It has been nine months since the September 18 earthquake last year, and insurance claims still pour-in at the Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Ltd  (RICBL). The insurance office is highly suspicious there could be claims which would not necessarily be from those affected. The RICBL received 404 claims amounting …

The Thimphu Police has detained two suspects after a stolen SIM card was used excessively to vote for a reality-TV dance show called Dance Khoray Dance. The female suspect was recently brought to Thimphu after they found out she was a friend of the man who voted from the stolen …

The National Assembly (NA) in its course of discussion about formation of a special land committee had derided the roles and responsibilities of organizations relative to land and land issues. The Wangduephodrang MP Passang Thrinlee said independent bodies like Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and others …

In early 2008 after the Gasa Dzong fire the then Wangdue Dzongda, Kinzang Dorji is quoted in a media interview as saying, “the fire security system in Wangdue Phodrang Dzong is well-maintained and properly checked. We, however, would like to upgrade the system if we have the budget.” While the …

Legal guidelines, proper procedures, code of ethics and legal basis need to be laid down for the age-old practice by local leaders to mediate disputes (Nangdrig) in Bhutan. A non-government body called the Bhutan Alternative Resolution Center will be established just for the purpose. The economic affairs minister, Khandu Wangchuk …

The Wangdue dzong fire left behind ashes of documents from numerous offices located inside the Dzong. Although much of it can be retrieved, officials say most important documents are lost forever. One of the sector head said the toughest job after the fire is for the finance and the engineering …

The recitations of Bumdey finished at 3:30 pm and half-an-hour later, it was dinner time. The monks went to gather their plates when all of a sudden; they heard the Lam Neten shout ‘Fire!’ No sooner had they reached the dzong, the hunt for the fire was on. The 150 …

Iron posts which enclose the Jigmeling Industrial Estate can be considered good news for the conservation sector because it will protect the important elephant corridor in Dolongang. The demarcation will also ensure that the more than 150 acres of area does not fall under the new boundary that is being …

According to a Press Release issued by the Prime Minister’s office, Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley met the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on 21st June 2012 at the sidelines of the Rio summit. The release from the Prime Minister’s office said, “The meeting carries great historic significance as it marks the …

What would you do if you had an all-expense-paid SIM card in your hands? Make International calls, surf the net endlessly or attempt to vote your favorite dancer to victory? Two suspects of whom one is currently in the Thimphu police’s custody, decided to use the opportunity to shower their …