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RTI Bill not to be introduced in Parliament Despite many talks, debates and discussions about the Right to Information (RTI) Bill, the Bill will not be introduced within the tenure of the current government. The government had promised to have the RTI Act in place which gradually lost priority as …
Read More »His Majesty stresses on strengthening Democracy, National Unity and Equitable growth
In an important and much anticipated message to the nation, His Majesty the King stressed on the importance of Bhutan’s democratic transition and the peoples central role in it. His Majesty also highlighted some key challenges to the nation like unemployment, equitable growth and the Rupee problem. While calling for …
Read More »His Majesty confers awards to outstanding Bhutanese and Indian individuals
His Majesty the King on Monday bestowed honours upon Indian dignitaries, democratic institutions and outstanding Bhutanese individuals. His Majesty awarded the Druk Thuksey to Indian Ambassador Pavan K Varma and former Indian Ambassadors Salman Haidar (1980-83) and Ambassador Dalip Mehta (1995-98). His Majesty said, “Our relations are special. It is …
Read More »‘Guardians of Peace’ present guard of honour
The Desuups, a group initiated by none other than His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo joined the security forces of the nation to offer a Guard of Honour to mark the 105th national day celebrations at Changlimithang, in the capital Thimphu. As two contingents of male and female Desuups attired in …
Read More »MoIC Minister and Cabinet to be armed with more powers over the Press
BICMA’s powers and autonomy considerably diluted under the new Bill It is no secret that, of late, the government and media relations have been at an all-time low after a series of corruption and critical articles came out in the media. One of the ways in which the government reacted …
Read More »A Nu 234 billion 11th plan
The plan apart from being Bhutan’s first green plan aims to set MDG targets equivalent to more developed countries Bhutan’s 11th five year plan as per the latest information is approximately Nu 234 billion according to the Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC) Secretary Karma Tshiteem. “We are at the early …
Read More »ECB to finalize new parties in two weeks
Toward December end, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) will announce the status of registration of the parties. The three aspiring political parties (Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party (BKP), Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT), and Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) have re-resubmitted their documents to ECB after it asked for additional information to meet …
Read More »Reservoir turned 2,640 MW Kuri Gongri project to generate double the power of 2,560 MW Sunkosh
In what the hydroelectricity department is calling the ‘most prized’ hydro project out of the 10,000 MW target, the earlier 1,800 MW run of the river hydro project is now scheduled to become a 2,640 MW reservoir project. After a promising Pre Feasibility Report (PFR) the decision to carry out …
Read More »Castaways of changing parents struggle for life
A story of unexpected parental death, probable remarriage of surviving parent and imminent hardship for three innocent souls Rejection is one devastating emotion a human being can experience when the very people virtually ordained by God to give nothing but love goes ahead and throws one out into the cold …
Read More »ICM Act legislation will have to wait for the next elected parliament
Certain changes had to be made to the earlier draft amendment bill that was finalized in March The legislation of Bhutan Information Communications and Media Amendment (ICM) Bill 2012 will have to wait for the next elected government. The ICM Bill, after certain major consultations was scheduled to be submitted …
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