DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

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 …

More graduates are pouring in into the job market each year whiles vacancies in the civil service are decreasing every year. According to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), a total of 3567 graduates have registered for the RCSE preliminary examination slated for August 11 this year. The number of …

After a successful eight day Parliamentary visit to India, the 14-member National Council (NC) delegation led by the house’s Chairperson Dr Sonam Kinga returned to Thimphu on August 1. The team, during their visit to India called on the Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha, Meira Kumar and Hon’ble Minister for …

Heavy rainfall in the Trashigang and Samdrup Jongkhar highway has caused road blocks in numerous areas, and vehicles plying between the two dzongkhags were stranded overnight. The major road blocks in three different areas have delayed the public transport buses and the truck ferrying potatoes to the auction yard in …