The Bhutanese

Zhemgang locals strongly vouch for helicopters

People in the dzongkhag shared a tragic, and yet a success story to support their stand on it People of Bardo-Trong constituency who had gathered at the RNR hall on Sunday to listen to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president opined that an emergency ambulance helicopter will be of colossal …

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‘Who is the fiercest party,’ is the name of the game

The events showcased in the parties campaigning up until now, in the 2013 elections has been characterized by much drama and explosion of emotions between party candidates and their respective ‘fearless leaders.’ From what was witnessed thus far, the candidates have, instead of making promises and pledges, continued to use …

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Of apolitical voters and postal ballots

The process of casting votes through postal ballots, while deemed by many as a convenient way to exercise one’s own franchise, is at the same time, the only set mode for a section of people mandated to stay apolitical. Many in the civil service feel the government servants should be …

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Suicide case on the rise in the country

Going by Bhutanese laws, committing suicide or attempting suicide is not an offence, but assisting a suicide is regarded as a crime. Perhaps for this reason those who rest their final decisions on this self-terminating move are most prominently increasing in numbers. Records maintained with the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) …

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PDP reveals solutions to national economic crisis

The party has come up with an ESP to counter the economic mess The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at a press conference in Mongar yesterday morning made its economic stimulus plan (ESP) public, which entails recommendations to solve the country’s economic situation at the earliest, if elected to office. The …

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Bhutan ICT summit in Thimphu

BTL also launched its B-Wallet services at the event Delegates from the various organizations international organizations and high officials attended the Bhutan ICT (Information Communication and Technology) summit on 28 June  where the Bhutan Telecom (BTL) officially launched its B-Wallet services coinciding with its 50-year anniversary of the company. The …

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JYT defends Mongar candidate against PDP’s words

Addressing a gathering in Mongar, the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) president said that, women too, can be better politicians and cited the example of the DPT candidate from Mongar constituency, Karma Lhamo, touted for having the required quality to become a minister. “If someone says men are better politicians, he/she is …

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