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When the Bhutan Venture Trading’s (BVT) letter to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) agreeing to a commission for Punatsangchu II (P II) and Mangdechu came out, virtually all senior officials associated with the process denied having any knowledge of it. Although no allegation was made by this paper, even then …
Read More »ACC’s final Lhakhang Karpo report has abuse of function, bribery, embezzlement and misuse
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) final report submitted to the Office of the Attorney General has a host of charges against those involved in the Lhakhang Karpo construction. ACC had done a two-year investigation from October 2012 to April 2014 after receiving an anonymous complaint. The former Haa Dzongda, and now …
Read More »Lawyer defends Dasho Benji’s fundamental rights and accuses DPT of policy corruption and sedition
Younten Dorji, the lawyer for Dasho Paljor J. Dorji also known as Dasho Benji presented not only strong and detailed arguments in defense of Dasho Benji’s rights but also went on the offensive accusing DPT of everything from corruption to sedition. The defense started a background of Dasho Benji and …
Read More »BHEL issues an unsigned rejoinder, high in volume and low on facts
The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), in an unsigned letter with no letter head and no senior official’s name attached to it, accused The Bhutanese of some factual errors in its article, “Indian Journal uncovers a 1.5% commission deal worth Nu 240 mn for a Bhutanese citizen in the Nu …
Read More »DPT says it had no role in BHEL commission issue
In response to an article by The Bhutanese on a 1.5% commission deal made in 2010 amounting to Nu 240 mn for Bhutan Ventures Trading (BVT) owned by Sangay Wangchuk, the Opposition party Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) said it had no role in the issue. This was issued through a …
Read More »Govt to look into the various aspects of the BHEL and BVT 1.5% commission deal
The government short of committing to an investigation has said that it will look into various aspects of the 1.5% commission agreed to be paid by an Indian government owned company Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to a private company Bhutan Ventures Trading (BVT) owned by Sangay Wangchuk. The commission …
Read More »Indian journal uncovers a 1.5% ‘commission’ deal worth Nu 240 mn for a Bhutanese citizen in the Nu 16 bn electro-mechanical equipment tenders awarded for Punatsangchu II and Mangdechu
An Indian journal on sustainable energy and power, “ENERTIA” – in its monthly September issue has come out with a news article alleging improper payment or ‘commission’ made by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to a local Bhutanese company called Bhutan Ventures Trading (BVT) for a hydro project tender. The …
Read More »BCCI comes up with a way forward plan for the private sector
The Bhutan Chamber for Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has come up with a comprehensive plan that aims to enhance private sector growth and competitiveness and in doing so strengthen the country’s economy. The plan titled ‘Private Sector Development The Way Forward,” charts out various areas that the government can focus …
Read More »Largest ever Bhutanese athletes contingent joins 17th Asian Games
His Royal Highness, Prince Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, representative of His Majesty and President of Bhutan Olympic Committee is at Incheon, South Korea along with the 16 Bhutanese athletes and eight coaches for the 17th Asian Games. The 16 athletes which is the largest group from Bhutan at a major …
Read More »As DPT goes to court Dasho Benji says he will fight for the Fundamental Right of Expression
The first preliminary hearing of the libel case filed by Opposition party Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) against the Deputy Minister and Special Advisor to the National Environment Commission, Dasho Paljor J. Dorji, also known as Dasho Benji, was held on September 25. This was after the DPT on September 9th …
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