According to Namgay Tshering, ICT head at the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), the office after conducting Learning from Experience Programs (LEP), observed that voters always found casting votes through postal ballot as a complicated and lengthy process with many forms to be filled. “So ECB started reviewing the facility …

The Royal Decree calling the National Council Elections and setting the process in motion was issued on the 15th of February 2018 with poll day on 20th April The aspiring Candidates are specifically being notified that, they must invariably be present at the Zomdu at 9 a.m. sharp as per …

According to the global campaign launched by UNICEF yesterday titled “Every Child ALIVE”, the report states that eight of the countries with the highest newborn mortality rates are considered fragile states. In these countries, crises including conflict, natural disasters, instability and poor governance have often impaired health systems and hampered …

Dawa Tshering, 31, from Rukubji village under Sephu Gewog in Wangdue Phodrang has declared his candidature for the upcoming National Council election. Dawa Tshering holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Language and Culture Studies from the Institute of Language and Cultural Studies (ILCS), Semtokha, and has also studied Tourism Marketing in …

The mid-year review of the Annual Performance Agreement (APA) of the 10 ministries and an agency was held in the capital this week. The meeting was chaired by Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay and other high officials from various ministries and agencies. Dasho Yeshey Wangdi, Secretary of the Ministry of Economic …

The public advisory issued by the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) that religious or any other events involving public are to be avoided during the election period to ensure smooth, free and fair elections has been receiving mixed views from the public. While some feel that it is for the …

With about one third of structures in the first courtyard completed after the installation of the Gyeltshen last year, the management said that the remaining structures in the first courtyard, except the main entrance will be completed by the end of June this year. This is excluding the internal finishing, …

The youth Center in Wangdue, located at the heart of the Bajo town is keeping youths engaged meaningfully by involving them in various educational and co-curricular activities this winter. The booming music from the center leads to a group of youths as young as 14 years old and volunteers in …

After Deyon Phuntsho and his partner Tenzin Gyeltshen came out publicly about their gay status in the last week’s issue of The Bhutanese, the couple said that they have been receiving positive responses from their friends since then. “After the story went viral, we’ve been receiving calls, video calls and …

Former Druk Phuensum Tshogpa candidate, Passang Thrinlee, from Athang-Thedtsho constituency in Wangdue Phodrang will contest for the upcoming National Council election. The candidate had resigned from DPT a while ago. Passang Thrinlee holds a Masters Degree in Military Science and Strategy. Passang Thrinlee said his deciding to contest for the …