DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

With lower numbers of incoming tourists, guests staying over at hotels have decreased largely with some hotels claiming to have decreased occupancy rate by 50 percent, and some are running on a loss. Department of Tourism certified hotels like Park Hotel in Phuentsholing claims that with lower numbers of guests, …

A recent Facebook post by singer and social media personality Tandin Wangmo alleging that she was not informed on time by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) for her cadet officer selection interview garnered a lot of attention and support online.  Tandin Wangmo wrote in her post on Thursday saying, “Afterinvesting 3 years studying forensic science with the hope to get in RBP …

The Opposition Party stated that Arts and Humanities courses should be restructured, as a part of larger education and national reforms, to enhance relevance and employability, but not done away with, as they have a critical role and eternal relevance to society and nation. The Press Release from the Opposition …

In the Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (BCSE) class X Examination conducted by the Bhutan Council for School Examination and Assessment (BCSEA) in December 2022, a total of 10,611 candidates from 144 schools (132 government and 12 private schools) registered and 10,505 (4,784 male and 5,721 female) of them appeared …

The inflated taxi fares has made going to clubs, karaoke bars, and staying out late at night more and more expensive for those without their own private vehicles. However, the Road Safety and Transport Regulations (RSTA) has not approved the excess nighttime taxi fares. Section 255 of the Road Safety …

The Thimphu District Court has acquitted Damchoe Choden aka Anim Damchoe of the criminal charges against her on the Buddha Dordenma Project in 2019. In 2019, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation of the Buddha Dordenma Project found that Lam Tshering Wangdi and Anim Damcho could not account or explain the …

During the meet-the-press held yesterday, Lyonchhen Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering said, “I am deeply disappointed that individuals and organizations are unwilling to speak with the media. That is not right; one must understand that it is part of their responsibility.” Lyonchhen stated that ACC has recently expressed concern about the …

Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in some countries, including China, India is prepared to deal with the fresh surge of COVID-19. Official sources stated in Times of India that the next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in cases. According to the …

The Prime Minister Dasho (Dr) Lotay Tshering said that he has four membersof the cabinet who have volunteered their names to step down given that the governmentnow has only nine ministries. Currently two ministers have no portfolio and they are the former MoIC andMoLHR ministers Karma Donnen Wangdi and Karma …

The government’s decision to do away with the cut-off point for class 11 students and essentially ensure class 11 admission for every student passing out from class 10 has been heavily criticized by private schools and others on various grounds. This is also regarded as one of the more controversial …