The mass influence of social media accounted for and its powers taken into consideration, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has drafted the Social Media Policy 2012. This move has been undertaken to ensure proper usage of social media by the ECB, election officials, political parties, candidates, party supporters, and …

After a year long delay the Nishoka Bridge in Panbang under Zhemgang Dzongkhag will be completed in December and it will be the second longest bridge in Bhutan. People in the region have for long grumbled with the bridge’s construction. The Gewog Gup Rinchen Wangdi said the Highway construction and …

Samtse and Haa, two dzongkhags that have not been connected with motorable roads so far will now get a farm road which will substitute for a lateral highway for the regions. Till now Haa and Samtse had only one option that is, walk for three days to reach Doongtoed and …

The government’s Pedestrian Day came under the public scanner since it was born but authorities tucked it into everybody’s life just the same. This time around the construction industry people have raised their voices on the day. They say works are bogged-down to almost a standstill on Pedestrian day, observed …

Members and volunteers of Writers Association of Bhutan (WAB) conducted a book collection drive on Saturday 18 August at Athang Training Academy, Thimphu to collect old books from people and send it to schools in remote areas. The organizer of the event said books play a big role to empower …

The National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS) plans to introduce sustainable geo-information management system of land governance. Geographic Information Management Systems (GIMS) is a term used to describe a collection of related technologies used to manage spatial data. These technologies include geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design systems, automated and desktop …

The Jigme Namgyel Polytechnic (JNP) in Dewathang under Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) in collaboration with Japan government will introduce a new mechanical program to support the rural community and improve their livelihood. JNP Director Andu Dukpa said it is JNP’s mandate to support the community and improve the livelihood …

The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan (RICBL) signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with NIPPONKOA Insurance Company, Japan yesterday to develop non-life insurance industry in Bhutan and facilitate economic development. NIPPONKOA will provide technical assistance to RICBL and organize workshops in relation to underwriting, reinsurance, claims, corporate governance and strategy …

Samdrup Jongkhar will put-into-action a comprehensive urban developmental plan to end a most bitter phase of chronic water problems, housing problems, sewerage problems and other municipality facilities-related issues. Urban Specialist under Ministry of Work and Human Settlement (MoWHS) Meghraj Adhikari said that these issues would be reviewed through proper analysis …

Around 20 University graduates will go to Thailand Vocational Training Institutes (VTI) as English teachers under a labor ministry initiative. Lyonpo Dorji Wangdi said it was a win-win initiation which was planned from 2008. However it could not take off due to the clashes between Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), …