The National Land Commission’s decision to not allot land to the Bhutan Education City project, over the legality of the land and the Cabinet’s subsequent decision to not get involved in anything illegal, has triggered a lot of discussion on the issue. The Opposition party and its various supporters have …

T he police have arrested 364 people in connection to drug-related offence since a major crack down operation to make Bhutan a drug- free zone , starting from December last year till February 26, 2014. The news was announced by Chief of police during the press conference held at the …

Launched on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday on February 21, 2012 The Bhutanese has completed two years as a national newspaper. The paper was the first in Bhutan to publish its Editorial Policy and the names of the owners. The vision and mission of the paper …

The nation and people are once again united in their expression of love, respect and appreciation, as we celebrate the 34th birthday of His Majesty the King. The elated atmosphere at the Changlimethang ground and the ebullient enthusiasm of ordinary people across the country gives a measure of the popularity …

His Majesty The King granted an audience to the students of Sherubtse College in Kanglung on 12th February just as they began their new academic session. His Majesty spoke to the students about the importance of knowing our history to better understand where we stand today, so that we get …

The Art of the Venue Mojo Park A “venue” is defined as “the place where something hap-pens”. A happening is a performance, event or situation meant to be considered art, usually as performance art. Hap¬penings occur anywhere and are often multi-disciplinary, with a non-linear narrative and the active participation of …

The National Council’s amendment that require candidates to have a 10-year experience before contesting for NC elections, in addition to the existing 25-year age bar condition, has generated strong debates on the issue. The National Council’s decision has been made based on some flawed assumptions and desktop research with little …

The 23rd cabinet meeting held on January 27, last week at the Tashichhodzong decided to lift the ban on import of furniture and alcohol. Upon the recommendations of the Multi-sectoral Task Force, the Lhengye Zhungtshog agreed to lift the ban on furniture and alcohol in the spirit of renewing the …

Drupka Kinley I have been greatly inspired by the life and wisdom of Drupka Kinley. I attended Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche two days teaching in Thimphu about the songs and poems of Drupka Kinley entitled “Outrageousness and Elegance”. It was a profound teaching by Rinpoche in his usual skillful way. For …

I n Bhutan, ministers, senior bureaucrats and constitutional post holders often get the official and media limelight – given their nature of work and responsibility. Members of Parliament (MPs) have not figured much, so far, leading some to ask the question if our MPs are doing any real work at …