The weather conditions in the far-flung and scattered settlements are currently not in the favour of politicians who are walking, climbing and hiking to reach their messages to the voters in the rural areas. But it seems, not even such conditions can keep down the party candidate designates from reaching …

After ferrying across the infamous Mao Khola from Sarpang town to Chuzergang gewog, the Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) president concluded her daylong campaign at Gelephu town. Speaking about the economic potential of Gelephu, Lily Wangchhuk told the gathering that it was time now for Gelephu to unlock its potential. “Not …

Even though the Mongar District Court followed by the High Court upheld Anti Corruption Commission’s (ACC) right to legally prosecute the Gyelpozhing case the DPT manifesto has called it a violation of the Constitution which it promises to address once back in power. The DPT manifesto also touches on how …

A total of 53,633 postal ballots from the 47 constituencies were received by the Returning Officers (ROs), of which 47,715 were accepted and 7,526 were rejected. With just nine days remaining for the primary elections, the ROs are busy recollecting postal ballot envelopes, specifically envelope ‘A’, which contains identity declaration …

In the last five years during the time of the incumbent DPT government’s time there is no denying that Bhutan has been very active on the foreign policy front increasing diplomatic relations from 22 countries in 2008 to around 53 countries now. Bhutan based on its philosophy of GNH moved …

A Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) proposal for revision of tariff rates shows that the completion cost for the three ongoing mega projects ,   1200 MW Punatsangchu I (P I) , 1020 MW Punatsangchu II  (P II) , and  720 MW Mangdechu,  will all rise significantly, thereby, increasing the tariff …

From promising unemployment allowance to the youth and old age homes for seniors the PDP presents a Manifesto that pledges to table the Right to Information (RTI) act, do away with Pedestrian Day and start a ‘Meet the People’ initiative The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) sticking true to its slogan …

In a season of long manifestos, the lengthiest belongs to the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT). The DPT manifesto has outlined its priorities for the next five years in 123 pages. The manifesto drawn in DPT style is broadly divided under the four pillars of GNH, which are Equitable and Sustainable …

Political parties have designed prominent advertisement messages for broadcast on TV and radio to capture the hearts and minds of the voters. However, some observers say that apart from the different names and logos, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) and Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) have the same message due to similar …

The Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) candidates are in their respective constituencies and busy campaigning for the fast-approaching primary round of National Assembly elections. The Khar-Yurung DCT candidate designate Sonam Penjor is in his constituency under Pema Gatshel and he started campaigning from Dungmaed on May 14. He said his campaign …