Driving under the influence, human error, hit and run, speeding, and road or weather condition are the major causes of motor accidents in Bhutan. According to the motor vehicle accident data maintained by the tariff police, there were 791 motor vehicle accidents in Bhutan in 2014. Of this 76 people …

A release issued by Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) said that the party has been patiently and closely following the recent case of surrendering of the three Secretaries to the RCSC by the Government. It says that listening to views and concerns of the people from all walks of life; the party …

A main source of revenue for the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) comes from its membership fees. Each micro and retail business, as a BCCI member, pay Nu 100 in a year. The Deputy Secretary General, BCCI, Kesang Wangdi, said, “By paying the membership fees, all the members …

Various measures and innovative scheme are being implemented to elevate poverty in Pemagatshel, listed as the third most poverty stricken dzongkhags in Bhutan, according to the Bhutan Poverty Survey Analysis. Among the successful initiatives in Pemagatshel is the establishment of the Dungsam Gongphel Tshogpa in Shumar gewog. The tshogpa uses …

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) is determined to carry out its “One District Three Products” (ODTP) initiative across the country. It is part of their nationwide research on the economic resource mapping. “We are sure that ODTP will break through, provided that relevant stakeholders give the commitment …

Eating nutritious food is essential for the progress, development and functioning of children and adults. A hungry child cannot concentrate on study, loses the desire to play and lacks the energy for any physical and mental activity. The Bhutan Education Blue Print 2014-2024 mentions that the School Feeding Programme (SFP), …

Media and the Democratic Process The media really took off during March 2008 Parliamentary elections, as for the first time a grueling election process between the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) saw the once mighty pre-democracy ministers going around in the most humble homes and …

Dear Sir, I am shocked to learn about such a gruesome crime of a man actually being hacked to death near a major shopping area. I have a feeling that crime in the capital city of Thimphu is on the rise and the police and various other stakeholders should do …

Complacency is never good, but Bhutan can afford to pat itself in the back in terms of its success in fighting corruption in the last six years. Bhutan’s ranking in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index in 2008 was 45 out of 180 countries which as of 2014 stood at …

For a small Himalayan country mentioned occasionally in the travel sections of the international media, the business focused ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ summit saw world leaders and business tycoons giving the most applause for Bhutan. Major Indian publications and media outlets splashed Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay’s speech on January 11 across their …