Donor aid or grants have played a vital role in Bhutan’s development and modernization, in the last five decades. Donor assistance allowed Bhutan to build its first motorable roads, its first modern schools and hospitals and various other important infrastructure. The Bhutanese government and every Bhutanese appreciate the important and …

It has been four long years; it has taken 54 blistering articles at an average of over one article a month! I was the lone crusader ranting away like a man possessed – lamenting at the destruction that continues to be caused by a disaster named “hydropower”. The deafening silence …

The Journey through life is not always smooth and peaceful. Regardless of who we are and what positions we hold in the society; we all have to pass through the bitter taste of time at certain junctures of our life. We cannot evade the obstacles that come our way everyday. …

Bhutan is groaning with the huge cost overruns and delays in the Punatsangchu I and II projects. It is notable that in the first project the original dam location was changed to a new one without adequate studies, ignoring even the prior warning of a weakness in the right bank. …

The lone female minister in the Cabinet is hopeful to contribute largely to the health ministry, given her years of experience in public health and social development. On her list of things to do immediately, Lyonpo Dechen Wangmo plans to review the reports and consult with the team regarding the …

Dr Tandi Dorji, 50, from Lingmukha_Toedwang, Punakha is the new foreign minister. He served in the health sector for more than 20 years. Lyonpo (Dr) Tandi Dorji said, “Our whole manifesto,itself, is to narrow the gap between the poor and rich. If we are able to fulfill all our pledges …

The new Minister for Information and Communications (MoIC), Lyonpo Karma Donnen Wangdi, is ready to take up the post. He will join the office on Monday. Lyonpo Karma Donnen Wangdi said, “I am looking forward to really giving 100 percent in making a difference in the socio-economic development of our …

Lyonpo Dorji Tshering, 39, is the new Works and Human Settlement (MoHWS) Minister. He is from Radhi-Sakteng, Trashigang. He holds a Masters in Civil Engineering from Australia. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from India. Focused on the pledge of narrowing the gap, Lyonpo Dorji Tshering said he …

Ministry of Economic Affairs will have its new minister in Lyonpo Loknath Sharma, 47, and his top priority is to learn about the ministry without any prejudice. “I’m taking over the ministry with a blank page, and I’m not looking to completely reform or revolutionizethe ministry. The ministry has been …

The new finance minister of Bhutan, Lyonpo Namgay Tshering, said that his top priority is tointroduce inclusive fiscal policies to gain self-sufficiency. “We plan to come up with inclusive fiscal policies with wide consultation with the public. As envisioned by His Majesty The King, we will be working towards promoting …