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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Read More »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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) saw success in both the constituencies; Dewathang_Gomdar and Jomotshangkha_Martshala in Samdrup Jongkhar. The election process engaged a total of 29,222 registered voters from Samdrup Jongkhar. In Dewathang_Gomdar, PDP secured a substantial win with 1,875 EVM votes and 1,844 PB, accumulating a grand total of 3,719 votes. …
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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a landslide win in Tsirang, garnering a total of 8,340 votes. The party’s triumph was evident in both the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and postal ballot votes (PB), with 5,876 and 2,464 votes respectively. Lhakpa Tshering Tamang, the candidate representing Sergithang, Tsirang Toed, emerged …
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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) celebrated a resounding victory in the Primary Round of the National Assembly Elections 2023-2024 in Wangduephodrang. PDP candidates secured a total of 7,366 votes, comprising 5,173 EVM votes and 2,193 postal votes. Tandin Wangchuk, the candidate representing Athang Thedtsho, emerged triumphant with 3,328 votes (2,072 …
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