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Intense rainfall in Trashigang and Samdrup Jongkhar highway have caused road blocks in numerous areas, and the vehicles plying between the two dzongkhags have been stranded for about two days, and it is likely to remain so as the rains have not ceased. The block has stranded more than 300 …

Other than campaigning for the Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) in eastern Bhutan on 20 May, the DCT president Lily Wangchhuk’s visit has also served another purpose. Earlier, most of the voters in the east, upon hearing her name, had either mistook her for a male president or perceived her to …

After ferrying across the infamous Mao Khola from Sarpang town to Chuzergang gewog, the Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) president concluded her daylong campaign at Gelephu town. Speaking about the economic potential of Gelephu, Lily Wangchhuk told the gathering that it was time now for Gelephu to unlock its potential. “Not …

The highlight of the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) manifesto is the Miser Thoblam Chathrim or the Citizens’ Dividend Act. Through the Act, the party will give economic, social, and political powers to the people. Once the law is enacted, it will be a path toward a fair and just distribution …

The Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) president Lily Wangchhuk met with the people of Trongsa and Bumthang last Thursday as part of her campaign program. In Trongsa, she talked about the problem of human-wildlife conflict that was inflicting lot of suffering on rural farming communities. She told party supporters, members, and …

A regulatory Act of 2009 enforced by the Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA) is thrown to the winds as vehicles continue to use tinted/dark windshields and glasses while many ignore the need to use standardized number plates. This, according to the RSTA is because most motorists are not aware …

Leaders of DCT, DNT and PDP emphasized on the importance and need of the RTI Act during their maiden presidential speech at the first public debate Discussions on the Right to Information (RTI) Act once again took centre stage as presidents of the Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT), Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa …

Meanwhile different ministries have been allocated to each of the advisors   The interim government, formed after the end of the elected government’s term, will function on the same principles as the government, but with the limited powers as prescribed by the Constitution. Under which, it will receive timely and …

Forest officials in Nganglam Range Office, Samdrup Jongkhar have rescued a four-month- old female Himalayan Black Bear cub (Ursus thibetanus), deemed to be in illegal possession of a resident of Yangmalashing village in Dechenling geog under Nganglam Dungkhag. The forest officials have only recently come to know of the illegal …

The villagers in the remote village of Pantang are happy with the supply of electricity that has finally reached their homes on 26th April. Up until now, the village made use of solar and fuel lamps, while those in the more urban or semi-urban places had electricity to light their …