The poll day for the primary round has been set on 15th September Bhutan Broadcasting Service, as the sole national public service broadcaster will be initiating the first ever Constituency Dialogue (CD) or Dhemkhong Dredhur in all the 47 constituencies during the primary round of elections. The Constituency Dialogue is …

Druk Phuensum Tshogpa’s (DPT) former candidate and communication minister, Nandalal Rai from Shompangkha constituency in Sarpang has long declared his will to contest for the upcoming third parliamentary election for National Assembly as a candidate of the People’s Democratic Party. Similarly, Tshering Choden, who was a former PDP candidate during …

There were 200 gewog banks established in the 11th Five Year Plan (FYP). 13,571 bank accounts have been opened by rural based clients amounting to a total saving of Nu 178 million (mn), which according to the report by the Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC)  signifies that the rural communities …

The Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC) found that during the 11th Five Year Plan, several measures were initiated in various sectors to boost employment opportunities in the country. Over the period of five years, majority of the jobs have been created by cottage and small industry (CSI) which now employs …

During the first press conference by the interim government, the Chief Advisor and Chief Justice Tshering Wangchuk clarified on the popular perception amongst the general public that the interim government which has been formed to function for 90 days is not important. He said that the interim government is very …

The annual National Graduate Orientation Program (NGOP) is set to start on 12 August. NGOP is organized by the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR). As of 9 August, after the necessary verifications, a total of 2,392 graduates are eligible to attend the NGOP 2018. Out of the total, …

The former minister of education, Norbu Wangchuk presented the review card of the government during the People’s Democratic Party’s convention last week where he provided an overall view on the 11th FYP in achieving self reliance and inclusive green socio-economic growth. Norbu Wangchuk is also the party’s Vice-President for youths. …

The outgoing Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay during the last meet the press conference on Thursday 9 August said that in order to strengthen good governance and deepen democracy, the PDP government during their tenure strived to respect the constitution by abiding by the rule of law and making sure …

Dasho Tshering Tobgay in his capacity as People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President and the outgoing Prime Minister during the PDP convention on 4 August and the last meet the press on 9 August clarified on what he said was a series of lies being perpetuated against the government by political …

Youth Caring Community (YCC) in collaboration with Nazhoen Lamtoen will be marking the International Youth Day on 11-12 August, highlighting the theme “Safe Spaces for Youths”.  The day will also recognize and award outstanding young leaders. The two-day event aims to create safe and exciting platforms for the youth to …