DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

The first session of the second parliament shall discuss the issue A pledge by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) government that has most of the urban sections of the country waiting, may soon be realized as the Tenancy Act is slated to be discussed in the first Parliamentary session of …

And that the government needs time to deliver Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay once again shared his concerns on the employment issue and reiterated on his earlier stand that the responsibility lies with the government to provide employment opportunities. At the government’s first ‘Meet the Press’ session last Thursday, Lyonchhen said, …

At the 21st round of boundary talks between the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of the People’s Republic of China was held in Thimphu on August 22, the two sides agreed to conduct a joint technical field survey in the first week of September in Pasamlung area in …

In the press conference on August 20, the four-member delegation announced, among others, Japan’s intent to establish an embassy in Thimphu after the end of their fiscal year in March. “The lower house fully supports the notion of a Japanese embassy in Bhutan,” said Mr Katsuyuki Kawai, “And we shall …

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has said that the same procedures as the National Assembly (NA) general elections will be employed for the first by-election of the National Assembly in Nanong-Shumar constituency. ECB announced in early October 2013 as the start of the election process with a Royal Decree …

The three day first round of Bhutan-India development co-operation talks for the 11th five year plan between the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB) and the Government of India (GOI) started on August 15, here in the capital. The Bhutanese delegation is led by foreign secretary Yeshey Dorji and the Indian …

To provide alternative power back-up in emergencies and prompt services during power outages, N.R Industrial Corporation, an authorized sales and service dealer of FG Wilson Diesel Generator launched its first service support office in the capital on August 13. “This is not time energy for everyday use and is actually …

Students from various schools gathered to celebrate the International Youth Day on August 12 at the Youth Development Fund (YDF) hall, Thimphu. Education minister, Lyonpo Mingbo Dukpa in his opening address said, “Youth issues are one of the major problems faced by any country in the world.” He said for …

To enhance the developmental dimension and the creation of a more secure lending environment, the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) launched Central Registry System for Secured Transaction (CRST) yesterday morning in Thimphu. “The security on property can become a major element of the investment decision both for domestic and international investment …

For anyone who has enough luck and merits to meet her in person, Ani Choying Dolma may come across like an ordinary nun who is dedicated to nothing but the doctrine. However, it won’t take long before you can sense the extraordinary charm, humility, and compassion that shine through Ani …