THE NATION

In the run-up to the Poll Day, candidates from the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Bardo Trong Constituency have been vocal about the pressing issues facing their communities and how to address them, if elected. Lekey Dorji, the PDP candidate, talked about the …

The first phase of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project will be establishing it as a major Buddhist Vajrayana center and here the role of the Rinpoches, Trulkus and Khenpos will be important. They will be like co-creators in the project and be involved in fund raising around the world and …

As the General Election Poll Day approaches near, candidates from different constituencies in Dagana are passionately addressing the concerns that resonate with the people of their respective constituencies. Apart from the different issues shared by the candidates, they also shared on why the people should vote for each of the …

In a recent move by Thimphu Thromde to clear vegetable vendors and hawkers from the footpaths and parking spaces of Wangchu Lam, a new battleground has emerged as vendors find themselves in a newer location, in front of the parking spaces of the Kaja Throm. Traditional vegetable vendors, residents, and …

Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have comprehensive manifestos addressing the pressing challenges faced by the nation’s youth. BTP The manifesto begins by addressing the alarming unemployment rates in the country. With the national unemployment rate standing at 5.9 percent, affecting 18,198 people, and youth unemployment …

Concerns raised over grading and neglect of Arts graduates in the job market In a recent movement of discontentment among graduate students who appeared for the Bhutan Civil Service Examination, concerns have been raised over the evaluation process. Graduates are expressing dissatisfaction with their results, pointing to what they perceive …

Across 20 Dzongkhags and 205 Gewogs the people of Bhutan are excitedly awaiting the 116th National Day with the main highlight being the much-anticipated Royal Address of His Majesty The King. While the 20 Dzongkhags will each have their own celebrations, the main focus will be on Thimphu. There are …

Ongoing maintenance work on the Gurung Basti section of the Samtse highway has come to a standstill due to a lack of funds. The Department of Road (DoR) in Phuentsholing disclosed that the allocated budget of Nu. 20 million for last year has been utilized for essential tasks such as …

In the political landscape of Bhutan, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged as a formidable force, securing significant victories in the constituencies of Gelephu and Haa during the primary round. As the general round approaches, questions remain about whether the PDP can maintain its dominance in Sarpang and replicate …

Trashigang Dzongkhag, boasting the highest number of constituencies in Bhutan, experienced a divided outcome in the recent elections, with victories shared between the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). PDP secured victories in three constituencies—Bartsham_Shongphu, Radhi_Sakteng, and Thrimshing with a combined total of 6,914 votes. On …