His Majesty appoints Haa Dzongdag

(Picture Story) His Majesty the King conferred Dhar to the new Haa Dzongdag, Sonam Wangdi.

Cabinet dissolves

The Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers left office, today. The concluding session (158^th) of the Cabinet was held at the Tashichhodzong.

ECB shares NA election calendar

The Election Commission of Bhutan, after a royal decree, officially issued the schedule of the National Assembly elections at a press conference, today.

BKP reveals new candidate

Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party (BKP) has revealed its candidate from Lingmukha-Toedwang constituency in Punakha.

A bigger, better road? Not Yet!

Road widening works between Trashigang and Samdrup Jongkhar will be delayed by about four to five years. Works on the 180 km highway started in December 2008 and was scheduled for completion by 2014.

DPT holds first national convention

At the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) national convention held in the capital, today, the party revealed 42 candidates who will be contesting in the upcoming elections.

PDP reveals South Thimphu candidate

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) revealed its South Thimphu candidate, today. Thirty eight-year-old Tandin Wangmo is a former teacher.

The National Council completes its five year term, tomorrow. To mark the successful completion of the term, the National Council offered Tashi Moenlam, this afternoon.

His Majesty appoints interim government

His Majesty the King summoned the Chief Justice and the Chief election Commissioner and granted Kashos for the formation of the Interim Government, and the NA election dates at the Tashichhodzong, today.

His Majesty grants land kidu to 25 households in Dagala

His Majesty the King granted land kidu to 25 households in Dagala Gewog, today. His Majesty accompanied by Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen also visited the Yangchengatshel Lower Secondary School in Chamgang.