The Bhutanese Leading the way.
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Tshering Pem Wangchuck officially handed over the educational materials for the Special Education Program to the Ministry of Education (MoE) at YDF, Thimphu on July 24. Her Majesty is the co-chair of the Bhutan Foundation and the presentation marked its continued support to children with …
Read More »DCT continues to remain politically and socially active
With its prime objective of participating in the democratic process to give more choice to the people, Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) will continue to exist as a registered political party in the aftermath of its loss during the primary round. DCT’s president Lily Wangchhuk said, “We are currently working on …
Read More »Fourteen member delegates of NC led by the Hon’ble chairperson leave for New Delhi
A fourteen-member delegation of the National Council led by the Hon’ble Chairperson leave for an eight-day parliamentary visit to India today on the invitation of the Government of India. The members of the delegation include Chairpersons of the Foreign Relations Committee and Economic Affairs Committee of the National Council. This …
Read More »BKP will strive hard for 2018
Bhutan Kuen-Nyam party (BKP) stands its ground to remain as an active, strong, and responsible political party despite being disqualified from contesting the primary round since it did not have candidates from Gasa. The party will strongly pursue its aims and objectives, and plans to work hard, guided by its …
Read More »Bills payable from the doorstep for Thimphu residents
For the residents in Thimphu who are busy and cannot make it in time to pay their bills, there is some help on the way. A group of young college graduates have initiated a business service called ‘Ezzee Billers’ – to ease bill payments from the comfort of home. The …
Read More »Detained on rape of a minor
A 25-year-old man was detained by the Wangdue Phodrang police after an official complaint was lodged against him by a 15-year-old, for sexually abusing her. The incident dates back to June 26 during the cordyceps collection season, when the victim along with her maternal uncle had gone to pick cordyceps …
Read More »First environmental fair and research symposium in Bhutan
The first of its kind event, the annual environmental fair and research symposium, organized by Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) will be held at the Clock Tower Square, Thimphu tomorrow. The event will offer a platform for policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and students to share their environmental conservation knowledge and experiences …
Read More »Roommate murdered under influence of alcohol
A39-year-old year old man was found murdered on July 18 in Bay chhu, which is about 30 kilometer away from the Wangdue town, Wangdue Phodrang. The victim, a non-national, was working for a private company based in Wangdue Phodrang as a driver. The roommate of the victim, the main suspect …
Read More »PDP wins two constituencies in Gasa
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) secured the two consecutive wins in the Khatoed-Laya and Khamed-Lunana constituencies of Gasa. The former National Assembly (NA) member Damchoe Dorji representing Khatoed-Laya constituency secured 444 votes of which 387 votes were cast through the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and 57 from postal ballots. The …
Read More »One is to one in Lhuentse
The battle for seats ended in a one-each for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) in the Lhuentse constituencies. DPT secured a win in Gangzur-Minjay, and PDP won in the Menbi-Tsenkhar constituency. The trickling hours of apprehension weighed on DPT’s Karma Rangdol as he lost out …
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