DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

A prominent Bhutanese author with 23 publications to his name, Dr. Chenkyo T. Dorji popularly known as C.T Dorji is the latest name to feature from the Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) camps. The noted historian-author will contest from the North Paro constituency. And if what Meghraj Tamang the general secretary …

The Executive Director of Bhutan media Foundation Lily Wangchuk will be the party president of Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT). She said that after tedious consideration and thoughts she decided to join the party. “Almost four parties approached me to join their party but I liked DCT’s ideology where, as a …

With the Bhutan Education City (BEC) board now in place, the government’s effort to establish Bhutan as an International Education hub is an inch closer and a step forward. The 13-member board comprises government secretaries of the education ministry, economic affairs, finance, GNHC, home ministry and labor ministry under the …

After more than three months of wait, the Thimphu district court received the DNA report of 73-year old, Bapula, twins born to the 17-year old minor, who is the rape victim. The report was received on 25 October and it will determine the paternity of the twins. And the court …

Out of the seven convicts, three still serve the sentences, unable to pay thrimthue while the main culprit has to serve 3-years imprisonment for illegal sale of tobacco products. Pema Gyelmo, 46, divorcee and a mother of five children from Paro was convicted for two years and two months for …

The sacred sites, century old dzongs and Lhakhangs in Bhutan have a new-found hope, plainly speaking in terms of fund for its upkeep. As host nation of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made a US$ 50mn contribution as a commitment that will channel …

The study indicates mental barriers in both Bhutanese men and women can continue to make it very difficult for women to participate in public life In a society where gender stereotypes run deep, women are portrayed as less capable than men. This is accepted by not only men but a …

Only and stark difference – this show unlike the glitz and glamour-enthused setting switched to galoshes, plastic gloves and trash bins. Hold that thought, before you start flipping the Encyclopedia or search Google for a strict definition for fashion. The event deliberately titled ‘fashion show’ sought to drive home the …

The NCWC report states only 40 percent of Bhutanese women may have the capacity to participate in public space In the days of barter system, men played the head honcho and handled business and financial matters. In those days it was inevitably a position reserved for men as it involved …

Debate on effectiveness of quotas to achieve gender equality was the highlight at the ministerial high level panel on the first day of Bhutan+10 conferences Ministers and participants from different countries expressed varying opinions on women quota during the first day and first panel discussions of Bhutan +10, an international …