Response to, “National Statistical Bureau shows higher employment rate at 2.7% than Labour Ministry’s rate of 2.1%” Bhutan is different from rest of the developed countries. The statistical methods that are used in USA cannot be used in our country because farmers in USA are not like our farmers who …
Read More »GNH interpreted ineffectively by ‘certain individuals’ – DCT president
During the Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) campaign in Samtse, the DCT president said the meaning of the noble philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) has been interpreted in academic manner, and without a practical relevance to the people. “Gross National Happiness is a noble philosophy propagated by the Fourth Druk …
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Mongar Court Judge says that even Gyelpozhing plot recipients fall under the criminal case category Very interesting development. The ball now seems to be in the ACC’s court and it’s up to them to prove they have the courage to ensure a corruption free society. Dhamteng “So …
Read More »A season of manifestos
The manifestos of the political parties, compiled after much research and pain, reflect the unique visions and ideologies of the respective parties. The manifestos show the parties, old and new, have a firm grip on the ground realities and situation in the country. All of the manifestos have also included …
Read More »Indian foreign secretary meets local journalists
The Indian Foreign Secretary (FS) Mr Ranjan Mathai, currently in the country, interacted with the local media on Thursday. He is accompanied by the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs, Mr Akhilesh Mishra. The FS first visited Bhutan in 1985, and shortly after taking the post of Foreign …
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Response to, “Prime Minister in violation of rules allotted Prado to a Grade 5 officer” What upsets me is not because the PM gives his secretary a government Prado, but because the PM has again disregarded the constitution, the financial rules and regulations and gone against His Majesty the Kings …
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ELECTION COMMISSION OF BHUTAN ECB (DIR-21)2013/3575 Sir Please refer to the article in The Bhutanese edition “NC candidate’s father to file complaint on political interference in Mongar NC race by DPT party workers” VOL 2 ISSUE 33 WEDNESDAY 01 MAY 2013”. In this regard, the election Commission of Bhutan would …
Read More »Party Politics in Bhutan: Evolution or Degeneration?
P Political campaigning and the inevitable politicking by political parties that go with it are an important component of Bhutanese democracy. It allows for voters to make informed choices, and also gives them an opportunity to observe, at close quarters, their potential leaders in both positive and negative light. However, …
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This is not an isolated case. If the Bhutanese interview more people across the country; such cases will be aplenty. And this is one of the reasons why PDP supporters have remained unchanged in their decision to change sides as they have felt the full wrath of the ruling …
Read More »DCT announces last 11 after submission of letter of intent
The Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) after submission of its Letter of Intent (LoI) to participate in the primary round of the National Assembly (NA) elections now has its complete set of 47 candidates.The last 11 to join the DCT flock were announced by the party office on Monday. …
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