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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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) achieved significant victories in both constituencies of Trongsa, amassing a total of 2,744 votes, comprising 1,676 Electronic Votes (EVM) and 1,068 Postal Ballots (PB). PDP’s Namgay Dorji of Draagteng Langthil constituency won with 1,695 votes (1,109 EVM and 586 PB). The registered voter count was …
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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged victorious in Bumthang, securing both seats with a total of 2,720 votes. The breakdown of votes reveals that 1,956 were cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), while 764 were postal votes (PB). PDP candidate, Sonam Rinchen from Chhumig Ura, garnered an impressive 1,107 votes …
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In an exciting debate amongst the candidates of Lingmukha-Teodwang constituency of Punakha, the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) candidate, Tenzin Tshewang, picked the envelope containing the subject “Right to Information” as his debate topic. The DPT candidate stated that though it is an individual right to have access to information, there …
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