The four candidates of Wangdue Phodrang shed light on issues in their two constituencies of Nyishog Saephu and Athang Thedtsho, such as water shortages, human-wildlife conflict, potato price variations and inadequate road connections. Karma Dorji, BTP candidate from Nyishog Saephu constituency, identified agriculture product marketing as the major issue in …
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Tshering Dorji of BTP highlighted on issues such as low household income, human-wildlife conflict, inadequate connectivity, a lack of markets for agricultural produce, and the need for economic diversification. On why people should vote for him, he stated that just as a new broom is needed to sweep away old …
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In a historic and friendly debate held on 23 December, the Sangbaykha constituency candidates, PDP President, Tshering Tobgay, and BTP’s candidate, Sonam Penjor, engaged in insightful discussions addressing crucial issues facing the nation. The debate, characterized by mutual respect, shed light on the candidates’ visions for the country’s future. A …
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In a move that has ignited public debate and outrage, Thimphu Thromde took decisive action on the 21 December and 26 December against illegal hawkers selling vegetables along the foothpaths and parking spaces of Wangchu Lam and Kaja Throm. However, upon closer examination, it has been uncovered that Thimphu Thromde …
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Chhoekhor Tang constituency has Kuenzang Thinley from PDP and Pema Norbu from BTP. Chumey Ura constituency has Tshering Lhadon from BTP and Sonam Rinchen from PDP. Sonam Rinchen highlighted that losing crops to wild animals is the biggest issues faced by people in his constituency. The only way to address …
Read More »The anticipated release of the National Wage Rate is expected by January 2024. On 22 November 2023, Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that the revised wage rate for the national workforce. According to the ministry’s notification issued states that the revision will be effective from 1 October 2023. With the …
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On 11th December 2023, an online news platform based in India in an article with the headline ‘Suspicions Loom Over Bhutan’s Chief Election Body,’ alleged that political parties are doubting the impartiality of the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB). It said, “Central to their concerns are alleged “oversights” by the …
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With three political parties not making it to the general round a total of 141 qualified candidates will be there in the job market. This number will go up to 181 once the final results come in 9, January 2024. At a time when the country is facing a shortage …
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The three constituencies in Mongar voted in favour of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) by giving the party a total of 9,394 votes In Kengkhar-Weringla, PDP candidate Sonam Penjor triumphed over the three-time consecutive winner, DPT candidate Rinzin Jamtsho, securing 2,726 votes (1,238 EVM and 1,488 PB), out of a …
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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged victorious in both the constituencies of Lhuentse, securing a total of 4,217 votes. In Gangzur_Minjey, PDP claimed victory with a total of 1,731 votes (688 EVM and 1,043 PB), surpassing Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) which got 1,375 votes. The registered voters numbered 9,461, …
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