Tenzing Lamsang/ Thimphu The People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate for the vacant North Thimphu constituency is 33 year old former 2013 National Council candidate Tshering. Prior to that he worked for three years with BBS and currently before his selection he was managing his sister’s construction company. In what is …

Damchoe Pem/ Thimphu DPT has identified Chencho Nidup, 30, as their candidate for North Thimphu. Chencho Nidup graduated from Jodhpur University, Rajasthan, with a BBA in 2014. Since then he has been doing event management in Thimphu. Opposition leader Pema Gyamtsho said there were many who came forward but in …

For months the government and the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) has been promising a more fair and realistic loan interest rate. The RMA worked on a Minimum Lending Rate policy (MLR) which was a much more scientific and flexible improvement over the rigid and exaggerated old base rate system below …

Before dancing hamsters, pot-stirring Internet trolls were sowing discord and starting flame wars on early message boards. More recently, the rise of social media has given them one more platform on which to troll the Internet masses. If you think you are being trolled, check out these tips for spotting and …

If there is one quality that has kept Bhutan as a thriving and sovereign nation in an unpredictable and tough neighborhood, it is it’s strategic moves. A lot of credit for that goes to an enlightened Monarchy starting right from His Majesty the First King onwards, with each King dealing …

In December 2015 Bhutan got an important visit in the form of the Joint Secretary North of the Ministry of External Affairs who came with some proposals and ideas on implementing the 2,560 MW Sunkosh and the 2,640 MW Kuri Gongri projects. He first said what was well known by …

18th September 2015 saw some smiling photo opportunities as the Kholongchu Joint Venture project started its pre-construction activities with a loud bang. However, hidden behind the smiles and handshakes were serious issues between the two JV partners Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN). The differences …

New Zealand barrister Steven Price has a 12-point checklist that’s especially useful for the unwary Defamation lawsuits, when they occur, are usually expensive, technical, drawn-out, stressful affairs. You are better off avoiding them if you can. So it makes sense to minimise the risks. You can do that by writing …

In 2008, the then Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made an important commitment of 10,000 MW by 2020, following up on an earlier 5,000 MW agreement in 2006. Subsequently agreements were signed between Bhutan and India in 2009 identifying 10 projects. Of the 10 projects six which formed the bulk …

Every year, when the monsoon hits, Chuzagang is cut off from rest of the world. The rains, outrageous in nature and size, always soak and wash away temporary bridges that the villagers build over the infamous Mao River. Subsequent floods destroy the lone feeder road that connects the village with …