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The Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) officially kicked off its campaign from Punakha yesterday. DCT President Lily Wangchhuk said the party decided to kick-start the campaign from Punakha because of the historical significance and symbolism of the dzongkhag. “The first king was crowned in the Puna dewachenpoi phodrang (Punakha Dzong) in …
Read More »People Democratic Party (PDP) youth wing meet together
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) guaranteed 100% employment to the country’s youth if elected to power during its meeting in the Youth Development Fund (YDF) hall, Thimphu on Saturday, May 11. “As youth politics is important just now, in every part of the world, many youth are participating in politics, …
Read More »PDP candidates and members meet before setting out on their campaign missions
Around 700 members and candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from all dzongkhags attended its annual party convention held in the YDF Hall, Thimphu on 9th May, before leaving for their respective demkhongs (constituencies) to campaign. Many issues and concerns were raised during the convention. “We are people’s …
Read More »DCT announces last 11 after submission of letter of intent
The Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) after submission of its Letter of Intent (LoI) to participate in the primary round of the National Assembly (NA) elections now has its complete set of 47 candidates.The last 11 to join the DCT flock were announced by the party office on Monday. …
Read More »Animal lover Jamie finds and rescues rare snake species in Bhutan
The particular species is known to be the first ever of its kind recorded in Bhutan, and the eighth across the world To add to the country’s already rich biodiversity where infinite flora and fauna are being discovered and named every week or the other, Dinodon gammiei, a rare snake …
Read More »ECB announces schedule for National Assembly elections
The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) following a royal decree officially issued the schedule of the National Assembly (NA) elections at a press conference on 29 April. The ECB’s Chief Election commissioner, Dasho Kunzang Wangdi shared the details of the event from party registration till the general elections schedule on …
Read More »BKP announces its candidate in Punakha
With one more candidate from Lingmukha – Toedwang constituency, Punakha Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party (BKP) now has 45 candidates. Phuntsho Namgay, 48 who headed the Royal Institute of Management (RIM), Semtokha in numerous positions who also worked as a consultant is the latest BKP edition. He has masters in Development Management …
Read More »RICB achieves another milestone
The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited (RICBL) has now extended its social security services outside the country to Bhutanese students under a new health insurance scheme. The RICBL signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) on Thursday. With this, RICB shall insure all …
Read More »MoH assessment brings out high and low performances of health facilities
In a first-of-its-kind survey by the health ministry (MoH) to find out the effectiveness and reliability of diagnostic facilities and clinical laboratories, two district hospitals of Trashiyangtse and Dagapela topped with 95% ratings. While in the case of referral hospitals, the Thimphu national referral hospital (JDWNRH) scored top ranks …
Read More »Police refuse to register harassment case
The Woman and Child Protection Unit (WCPU) of Phuentsholing police station refused to register the harassment case of a 27-year old on 18 April. Yangchen (name changed on request), is an employee with a private firm based in Phuentsholing. She reported to the Phuentsholing police station after she received numerous …
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