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 …