On 18 January at around 3:40 pm, an alto car went off-road from a cliff in Chepkhola in Jigmecholing Gewog, Sarpang. The cliff measures about 250 meters below the road, and during the time of the incident, 4 family members were in the vehicle including the driver. The father and …

But more needs to be done to revive the tourism sector Tour operators are expressing optimism for the upcoming spring season in the country. Initiatives such as a 50 percent discount for dollar-paying tourists introduced in September of the previous year, and the reduction of the South Asian Association for …

Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP)’s candidate from Draagteng Langthil constituency, Dorji, said there is inadequate connectivity in the constituency, and therefore, emphasized on the need for improved road conditions and bridge construction. He envisions enhanced connectivity with the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Fallow land is another issue, and he aims to address …

People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s Thrimshing candidate, and PDP Vice President Dorji Choden, said that the emerging issues in the constituency include declining subsistence agriculture due to a lack of farm labor and crop damage by wild animals. Human-Wildlife conflict is a significant problem, with an increase in both the number …

Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP)’s candidate, Yeshey Jamtsho, from Nanong Shumar constituency pledges to tackle water shortages, road issues, and healthcare concerns. Yeshey Jamtsho underlines critical issues such as the shortage of doctors. He said the turnover of seven doctors in a year, and concerns for gypsum drivers highlight the need …

In the run-up to the General Election, the political landscape is ablaze with contrasting predictions and pledges from the two parties, the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). BTP President Pema Chewang started the debate, highlighting the contrast in seat distribution between the Primary Election, where …

His Majesty’s 116th National Day Royal Address touched upon the fact that the Gelephu project was also conceived with keeping the Bhutanese living abroad in mind, as they are in His Majesty’s thoughts. The Gelephu project is being set up so Bhutanese abroad can return home where many opportunities await …

The anticipated release of the National Wage Rate is expected by January 2024. On 22 November 2023, Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that the revised wage rate for the national workforce. According to the ministry’s notification issued states that the revision will be effective from 1 October 2023. With the …

As His Majesty The King formally announced the plan to establish a Gelephu Mindfullnes City Special Administrative Region (SAR) in Gelephu as a major economic hub, the people across the country have rejoiced with hopes of new opportunities the SAR will bring.  In a talk with a Tech Park representative …

His Majesty while talking about the Gelephu Mindfulness City shared his lingering regret regarding the inability to assure the youth of a secure future within the country and aims to rectify this situation, conveying the message that the youth should anticipate their future in Bhutan with excitement and confidence. Sonam …