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The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the Trongsa Land case with the Trongsa District Court on February 15th 2017. The Trongsa District Court subsequently accepted the case to be prosecuted by ACC. The acceptance of the case by the Trongsa District Court comes as a major setback for the Office …
Read More »Government provides relief to SMU students
Thousands of Bhutanese graduates from Sikkim Manipal University’s (SMU) have had an uncertain future ever since the university started mentioning ‘Directorate of Distance Education,’ on the graduation certificates as of 2016. The problem is that correspondent or distant learning degrees are not recognized as a standard academic qualification to say …
Read More »India’s new electricity trade guidelines becomes roadblock to signing Concessional Agreements on JVs
Lyonchhen says GoI has sought feedback on guidelines and that the issue is important for Indo-Bhutan relations in hydropower cooperation Bhutan’s much delayed and discussed Joint Venture (JV) hydro projects are heading for more stormy waters as the Indian Ministry of Power’s 5th December 2016 guidelines on ‘Cross Border Trade …
Read More »SC orders half building along with Nu 4 mn loan to be transferred to Ap SP
The long draw out legal battle and saga between Sonam Phuntsho and Tandin Bidha came to a close after a final Supreme Court order to transfer half the Changzamtok building to Sonam Phuntsho. Sonam Phuntsho would have to pay Nu 4 mn of the around Nu 9 mn loan on …
Read More »PM reminds airport security of duty after 10 AK-47 bullets in suitcase make it to Delhi
Recently a Bhutanese school teacher travelling from Paro to New York was held by Indian security personnel at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, after they found 10 AK-47 bullets in her suitcase. The carrying of such dangerous weapons into an Indian airport is considered as a serious matter …
Read More »Thousands of graduates at risk after Sikkim Manipal University graduation degree revealed to be Distance Learning degree
Bhutan is estimated to have around 5,000 to 6,000 graduates, who over the years have graduated from the Sikkim Manipal University’s various affiliated study centers outside Sikkim. The majority of them come from the B.B Pradhan Management College (BMC) in Kalimpong which has been in operation since 2003. Over the …
Read More »India responds to MoU on trilateral Hydro cooperation but with changes
The Government of India has sent its version of the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to put in place an understanding between Bangladesh, Bhutan and India to cooperate on trilateral hydropower cooperation. The good news is that India has finally sent its version of the MoU which was …
Read More »No buyers for Dr Shacha building auction
The much publicized auction of Aum Tandin Bidha’s building did not see any buyers coming forth on the 30th March 2017 auction date, as set by the Department of National Properties (DNP), under the Ministry of Finance. With no buyers turning up the auction was cancelled and the matter is …
Read More »Track suit rule to be reviewed says Thrompon
Amid a barrage of criticism from parents, students, and schools, the Thimphu Thrompon Kinley Dorjee said that Thimphu Thromde would once again review the tracksuit notification. He said that if the issues raised by the schools and parents cannot be addressed then the Thromde may even overturn the entire order. …
Read More »‘Revenue losses of Nu 21 bn for P-I and Nu 17 bn for P-II for every year of delay’ – Lyonpo Lekey Dorji
The 1,200 MW Punatsangchu I (P 1) & 1020 MW Punatsangchu II (P II) projects will be subject to significant further delays, which among others will affect the revenue projections in the coming years. The Bhutanese Editor, Tenzing Lamsang had a candid question and answer session on the issue with …
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