More voters have sent in their postal ballot applications, in almost all the constituencies, compared to the primary round of elections, but at the same time, there have been rejections though in lesser numbers this time around. The common reasons for the rejection of postal ballots application, as stated by …

The candidates of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who addressed the people in South Thimphu constituency about their party manifestos and ideologies, also brought to fore the serious issues with each other’s manifestos during the common forum. Both the candidates were given 10 minutes to …

If the remains of incomplete pledges and economic goof troubled the former ruling party, same goes for the challenging party and its magnitude of pledges, which becomes a point to pick at in every public forum. The Rupee crisis, national debt, and foreign relations are the bold topics thrashed out …

The Centenary Farmer‘s Market (CFM) in the lower market (popularly known as saabji bazaar) area in Thimphu is one of the most busy and crowded area in the capital city. It’s a commercial hub where buyers, sellers, and suppliers meet every day of the week except on Tuesdays, and as …

Closing of loans has, directly or indirectly, affected people in commercial sector like the building owners, construction owners, vehicles and land dealers, etc. And now among those affected are the youth and their future. Due to the government’s decision and consequentially the financial institutions’ move to put restrictions on loans, …

During the Nyisho-Sephu constituency public debate in Wangdue Phodrang, the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) candidate Gyem Dorji pulled a fast one by questioning the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate on pledges to give pool vehicles to local government, but was met with an unexpected query right back as to why …

Putting the election campaigns on hold, the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) president and senior party leaders were back in the capital to discuss the brunt of the sudden withdrawal of subsidy on LPG and Kerosene by the Indian Government (GoI). DPT president Jigmi Y Thinley also addressed issues that are …

Even before the new cabinet has officially been sworn in, citizens from various sections have started the countdown to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) government’s 100 days in office. From major legislative reforms to policy alteration, people are anxiously awaiting for the ‘change’ that has been promised. The party has …