LETTER

There are two groups of people in this ban environment- those who want to eat meat (A) and those who do not want to eat meat (B). Both A and B have their beliefs supported by their reasons and justifications. In this meat ban environment, B is the winner and …

I was deeply disappointed to read the story in your last issue on MPs importing vehicles without quotas and then getting special treatment from DRC and RSTA. I agree with this newspaper’s findings and assessments on the issue but I would like to go one step further. My conclusion is …

I think if a poll on the world’s biggest hypocrites are taken then we Bhutanese would feature somewhere at the top. I say this because of our senseless policy of meat bans during the so called ‘holy months’ and our general attitude to meat. In fact one ban is right …

Dear Sir, I am shocked to learn about such a gruesome crime of a man actually being hacked to death near a major shopping area. I have a feeling that crime in the capital city of Thimphu is on the rise and the police and various other stakeholders should do …

I simply cannot comprehend how the seasoned secretaries thought of ignoring the government and acting as if they were running the government. I understand that the 3 of them were crucial for the decision but other secretaries who were present in the CoS were equally guilty unless they can prove …

“For many of us, your career has been a model to follow” 15th November 2014 is Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye’s day. The day when not only the people of Bhutan but the entire South Asian legal community and fraternity honours him for his contribution par excellence to the diverse fields of …

I have just completed a wonderful 23 day visit in your beautiful country, hiking the Laya Gasa trail and visiting many cultural sites. One my reasons for visiting Bhutan is that you value Gross National Happiness above all and seek to only selectively adopt the best of western civilization. Bhutan …

Dear Sir, As winter approaches in the Thimphu Valley it has become common place to observe a thick pall of smoke that hangs over the valley especially in the mornings. The smoke is not visible during the day but it is surely there. This forces me to think about whether …

This is a very serious matter. Now I understand why there must be corruption in every developmental activity in our country. Our nation was not known for that though it had pride and favoritism. I am about to join my service in dedication for my country, but, on the other …

Did BVT pay taxes to the government for the hefty free money? Pema There has been a similar case with Boeing local partner (supplying planes to DrukAir) when RGOB canceled the local partner out. It is extremely negligent on DGPC, MOEA, MOF and DHI officials to claim they were not …