THE NATION

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), on Wednesday, as per the provision enshrined under Section 443 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, declare the names of candidates who have secured the highest number of valid votes in their parliamentary constituencies as having been duly elected from …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) manifesto has articulated a holistic and ambitious education reform agenda. The manifesto addresses the challenges posed by the prolonged closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, presenting a comprehensive strategy aimed at revitalizing the nation’s education system on multiple fronts. At the core of the PDP’s …

The forensic report on the cause of death of the 34-year-old woman found in Dagalapang, Kabesa in Thimphu last week revealed that the she has died due to hypothermia, which was caused by prolonged exposures to very cold temperatures. No physical injury was found on her body. The report also …

The Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) candidate, and Vice President Pema Tenzin, identified the terrible conditions of farm roads in several gewogs as the main issue in his constituency. He highlighted drinking water problems and the lack of support for agriculture-related services, emphasising the challenges faced by the youth who wish …

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 …