To,Hon’ble Member of ParliamentBhutan Sir/Madam,First of all, please accept my sincere congratulations on your electoral success. The relentless campaign by pro-democracy forces, demanding the establishment of democracy and human rights in Bhutan, has finally yielded results. But non-the-less, the steps taken are still exclusive and essentially anti-people in nature. Your electorate has bestowed upon you … Read more
Thimphu, April 30: The new government is mulling over increasing the tourist permit by five fold while keeping intact is effort for preservation of culture. Since the door opened for tourists in 1974, very limited permits were issued with motive to preserve its culture and ecology. Government aims that tourist arrival would increase five fold … Read more
Thimphu, May 01: King Jigme Khesar has announced the formation of Pay Commission on the recommendation of the council of ministers. The seven-member commission, according to Article 30 of the draft constitution, will recommend the government for change in pay and perks changes for civil servants, army and police forces and special committee members. The … Read more
Thimphu, May 01: King Jigme Khesar conferred Dakyen to the Speaker of National Assembly Jigme Tshultim on Wednesday. A special function was organized at Tashichodzong to confer the speaker with the orange scarf. The National Assembly had elected Tshultim as Speaker of the Lower House lat week. Bhutan News Service
Thimphu, April 29: Some 17 agencies have announced that they might absorb over 225 young people from the upcoming summer job fair, scheduled for next week. The organizers hope that at least 350 youths could find job from the fair. The government has been informed of this. Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC), Penden Cement Authority … Read more
Thimphu, April 29: Construction of 7.5 km Kakaling-Bemji feeder road in Trongsa district has resumed after being halted for two years. The government expects to complete its construction by the early next year. Construction began in 2005 but halted due to tussle over the government authorities and the local people. Nu 8.75 million has been … Read more
Gelephu, April 29: Sherubtse College said all its students under economics department have been declared passed in the graduate examinations taken by Delhi University. The college has made several efforts to improve the performances of the students in the last few years. The lecturers go patrolling in the evening to check students do not involved … Read more
Thimphu, April 29: At least 21 new species of birds have been recorded in Bhutan, reaching the total figure of birds found in Bhutan to 677 types. The recent species, brahminy starling (Sturnus pagodarum), was spotted along the Pho Chhu in Punakha on March 25 this year. Others are spectacled finch (Allacanthis burtoni), pacific golden … Read more
Thimphu, April 29: National Council has elected Namgay Penjore as its chairman during a meeting held in capital on Tuesday. Namgay Penjor secured 13 out of the 25 votes cast. Karma Ura has been elected vice chairman securing 10 votes. Before taking on the ballots to choose their chairman, the Upper House members also took … Read more
California (USA), April 29: Rajen Giri, who resides in California (USA), has once again committed his personal support, at least for one year, to make The Bhutan Reporter (TBR) published. "I know the TBR has important role to play in the present context of our movement for the greater cause of Bhutanese community", said he … Read more