BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

The bye-election results might just be an indication that DNT is gradually emerging into a strong political entity albeit at the cost of DPT’s waning popularity By Phurpa Wangmo The results of the recent bye-elections in Monggar and Penagatshel could be a stark reminder of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa’s (DNT) rising popularity, as it once again breached what was considered Druk …

With more vaccines due to arrive, the government is affirmative about administering the second dose on the stipulated deadline day By Tashi Namgyal If everything goes well, Bhutan could well be on delivering the second dose of the covid-19 vaccinations by the end of July. With talks already making headway among 18 countries to secure the doses needed for the …

Disgruntled parents want their children admitted into colleges Tashi Namgyal Parents who are disgruntled by recent developments want the education ministry to provide a lasting solution to admit their children into colleges or other tertiary institutions. The ineffectiveness of the education ministry to absorb all class 12 passed students into colleges has left many students and parents alike in a …

Staff Reporter Successfully wrapping up a historic parliamentary session that saw the Tobacco Act repealed, His Majesty The King graced the closing ceremony of the 5th Session of the Third Parliament on June 30 this week. Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen accompanied His Majesty. Parliamentarians led by the Zhung Dratshang offered Tashi Moenlam to His Majesty The King. The National Assembly …

By Tandin Wangchuk As the pandemic shows no signs of slowing down, the Prime Minister’s office issued a news release this week announcing the loan deferment whereby individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can choose to defer loan repayments until June next year. According to the news release, all loans sanctioned as of June 30 last year shall be eligible …