As Bhutanese journalists marked yet another World Press Freedom day, it is important for us to recognize the number one challenge facing the press in Bhutan. It is not self censorship, it is not lack of access to information, it is not a small society syndrome nor is it about …
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How Press Freedom Is Won
ACCRA – Every year on May 3 – World Press Freedom Day – news producers and consumers pause to reflect on the state of global media. This year, as journalists and government officials gather in Ghana for the event’s 25th observance, attention will turn to the myriad pressures and challenges confronting the profession …
Read More »4 May 2018, Tashichhodzong, Thimphu: The outgoing members of the National Council led by Chairperson Dasho (Dr.) Sonam Kinga, offered Mendrel Ku-Sung Thug to His Majesty The King. The current National Council members will complete their term on 9 May and the third National Council members will assume office on …
Read More »Six NC members contest for Thrizin while another three vie for Deputy Thrizin
The National Council (NC) elections may have gotten over on 20th April but the campaigning has not stopped with six new NC members openly aspiring for the Thrizin (Chairman) post and another three for the Deputy Thrizin post. The NC elect members from Bumthang, Chukha, Thimphu, Trashigang, Wangduephodrang and Zhemgang …
Read More »67 employees of Tech Park let go due to new EU Data law
On 3rd May, ScanCafe had to let go of 67 employees due to reduction in business. The reduction in volume of business, according to the company, was due to the implementation of stricter privacy laws in Europe with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force from 25th May …
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