Category: Law

By Akash Much like the father in ‘The Parable of the Prodigal Son’, if King Khesar were to invite with open hands everyone that was a citizen of that tiny Himalayan Kingdom prior to the 1990 uprising – Bhutan could thrive in the community of nations. Dear Mr Bunting,...

The announcement by the king to marry later this year did not heat up buzz in Bhutanese parliament this session rather the controversial law on smoking rein on. Ever since a monk was jailed for three years for carrying few packets of tobacco, the anti-tobacco activism rose sharply in...

An increasing number of people have started venting their frustration that Bhutan has too many unnecessary bans and restrictions. Some contentious laws have been the plastic ban, the ban on selling meat on religious days and months, the ban on commercial billboards, and of late the tobacco ban and...

Bhutanese monarch is youth. Most parliamentarians are youths and all ministers are not too old. In totality, the country is dominated by youths. Unfortunately, the country does not have a youth policy. The young people are feeling they need policies to address their issues, their talents and their services....

Election Commission of Bhutan has announced the date for second phase election to local government. The elections will be held on May 24. The election will complete the process of electing people’s representatives through adult franchise. On the day, elections will be held for block councils of the 205...

Pm Jigmi Y Thinley has announced that the government will not resign because of the court ruling over vehicle tax issue. Read more here He said, court wrongly interpreted constitution and accused the journalist of not questioning the court. He says media is biased. Additional resources Govt says, it...