THE NATION

Public express concerns and seek clarifications

People of the Jomotshangkha-Martshala constituency raised questions and concerns, and submitted complaints to the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidates during the public debates in the constituency on July 3. The DPT candidate for the constituency is the former MP Norbu Wangzom. She has a …

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Zhemgang locals strongly vouch for helicopters

People in the dzongkhag shared a tragic, and yet a success story to support their stand on it People of Bardo-Trong constituency who had gathered at the RNR hall on Sunday to listen to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president opined that an emergency ambulance helicopter will be of colossal …

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Altitude sickness causes death of a forester

The unexpected death of a young forester due to the altitude sickness during cordyceps patrolling on Monday serves as a stark reminder to others that are engaged in similar patrolling duties and cordyceps collections activities, of the lack of required equipment in averting such incident in the future. A forester …

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‘Who is the fiercest party,’ is the name of the game

The events showcased in the parties campaigning up until now, in the 2013 elections has been characterized by much drama and explosion of emotions between party candidates and their respective ‘fearless leaders.’ From what was witnessed thus far, the candidates have, instead of making promises and pledges, continued to use …

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Bhutanese politics threads a dirty path

If people thought politics has left behind a bad impression in the villages and communities before, this year the situation has only worsened in certain communities. Graciously enough, there are a few villages where political infestation has not stirred any communal disharmony. From what can be deduced from transpirations happening …

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PDP pokes holes while DPT continues to pledge

The common forum at the Kanglung-Samkhar-Udzorong constituency was a display of righteous stands for People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to inform voters about the corrupt practices by former Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) ministers. The DPT side, regardless of all the PDP pointers, solely stuck to addressing party pledges. Addressing the overwhelming …

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PDP President wraps up campaign on home turf

He continues his tour from Samtse and Phuentsholing in the south The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Tshering Tobgay completed the general elections campaign in his constituency, Sombaykha, Haa last week on 22 June after a five day tour. While the president was engaged in clarifications and pledges with the …

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