His Majesty’s 116th National Day Royal Address touched upon the fact that the Gelephu project was also conceived with keeping the Bhutanese living abroad in mind, as they are in His Majesty’s thoughts. The Gelephu project is being set up so Bhutanese abroad can return home where many opportunities await …
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The biggest cricket tournament in Bhutan, known as the BCCB Super League 2023 was held on 10 December at the Indian Embassy ground. Eight strong teams from different dzongkhags gave their all in 14 league matches and two exciting semi-finals, leading up to the final between the Druk Chargers and …
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On 20 November, a meeting was held at the conference hall of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in Tashichhodzong, and discussions surrounding the pay revision for civil servants on Long-Term Training (LTT) took an unexpected turn. The meeting brought together eleven representatives from civil servants on LTT pursuing Master of …
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Pemagatshel demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), which enabled the party to secure victories in two out of three constituencies in Pemagatshel. In the initial round of the 2023-2024 primary elections, the DPT claimed triumph in two constituencies, namely Khar_Yurung and Nganglam, totaling 4,506 votes. Meanwhile, the …
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In a surprising electoral sweep, PDP emerged victorious in Zhemgang, securing an overwhelming mandate with 3,632 votes (1,633 EVM and 1,999 PB) from Bardo Trong and an additional 2,628 votes (1,311 EVM and 1,317 PB) from Panbang. Lekey Dorji triumphed in the Bardo-Trong constituency, while Lungten Dorji finalized victory in …
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For the development of the private sector, Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT), and People’s Democratic Party (PDP), presented distinct visions. BTP Recognizing the symbiotic relationship between governance and business, BTP’s strategy hinges on collaboration. The party views the private …
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Bartsham-Shongphu constituency, Trashigang’s public debate among the five political parties, held on 11 November, is considered as one of the most watched debates so far. A viewer commented that this should be the standard of all public debate, whereas another commented that all the five candidates from Bartsham-Shongphu are very …
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Political parties in Bhutan have revealed complete manifestos that outline policies and plans for empowering women and promoting gender equality. PDP PDP says a unique financial assistance program will be implemented as part of the PDP’s ambitious agenda, giving women easy access to loans for starting and growing their enterprises. …
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The South Police Division has apprehended two men in their 30s related to burglaries in Thimphu. Though the suspects have confessed to seven cases of burglary, only four cases have been reported. 2 reported cases of burglary are in Babesa and 2 in Olakha. The places of occurrence are all …
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The theme for the 6th Royal Highland Festival was “Developing Highland Sustainability and Climate Resilience”. The festival witnessed a total of 4,157 participants with 119 international visitors. The Gasa Dzongda Jigme Namgyal shared the that overview of the program was categorized under the broad components, which were highland tradition and …
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The Bhutanese Leading the way.