MoE refuted allegations but denied to share information on the DMSS principal’s case Doubts on equity and justice with regard to the two principals’ cases still remain unclear as exchange of allegations continue between parties and individuals involved. Kinley Tenzin was compulsorily retired from his post as Principal of Mindruling …

With the launch of Bank of Bhutan Limited (BoBL) VISA credit cards on earlier this week, the bank has just marked the evolution of card services in Bhutan. The product comes in three different offerings of BoBL VISA Gold International, BOBL VISA Gold Domestic and BOBL VISA Silver Domestic Credit …

While travel agencies in Mumbai, India cited shortcomings in terms of capacity in areas of tourist accommodation in Bhutan, Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) flatly denied the statement. Drukair commercial manager, Tshering Penjor said, “In September, October and November agencies in India, especially in Mumbai are finding it difficult to …

Mindruling Community Primary School Principal alleges political bias in his removal while another principal facing more serious charges was let off the hook Kinley Tenzin was terminated from his post as Principal of Mindruling Community Primary School (CPS) in Dumtoe, Samtse 20 months ago on grounds of alleged misuse of …

Changi Airport in Singapore will receive its inaugural Drukair flight on August 28, 2012, linking one of Asia’s most exciting capitals with Bhutan. The new service with commercial operations starting September 1, 2012 will run twice a week via the Indian city of Kolkata with Drukair confident that the frequency …

Non-Performing Loans with commercial banks are increasing by the month Commercial banks in the country still suffer the backlash of the Indian Rupee (INR) shortfall which left scars more visible than pre-empted. The percentage of Non-Performing Loans (NPL) and Non-Performing Assets (NPA) with commercial banks in the country have rapidly …

In April 2011 the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) submitted an investigation report on the Bhutan Lottery case to the Prime Minister, however, more than a year later no action has been taken against the perpetrators of Bhutan’s biggest scam till date. While officials at the RAA refrained from making any …

The alarming increase in wage rate poses a huge threat to the famous red rice-production in Shengana Farmers in the shengana village of Punakha are faced with a serious issue of increased wage rate, making it difficult to maintain the level of crop cultivation. The issue is rampant also in …

Loud noises from construction works in town have been keeping residents up at night. While residents complain about the issue, some home builders and contractors cited time constraints to complete their projects. Many residents that The Bhutanese talked to said noise from machinery, drilling, demolition and other kinds of activity …

Tay Keong, team leader of the consultants who will implement the technical assistance to strengthen Bhutan’s ACC, is on his first on-site mission to the country Tay Keong Tan from Partnership for Transparency Fund (PTF), Washington DC, USA is currently in the country interacting with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and …