Wangchuks’ administrative empire

Not only at the economy, the wangchuks have expanded their empire over the administrative circle of the country. This was meant to protect their interest and let there be no other opposition to their authority. They had tied up the marital relations with Dorjis, but of late they have...

The Wangchuk economy

The people of this country are not suppressed politically but also economically. The country has been exposed as the most economically advancing in the South Asian region. But have you ever gone through details if the incomes have been invested for benefited to the poor people of the country....

Je Khempos, the Shabdrung incarnates

Je Khempos were the regarded as the reincarnation of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who unified Bhutan. Namgyal had established Bhutan as a state and independent country. However, now the incarnation of the Shabdrung has been flushed out of the country. I have collected here the names of Je Khempos, who...

Eh! You are not permitted for entertainment

The government still bans many international cable television channels even the demands for them have risen abruptly over the last few years. In addition, the restriction on installing the disc antenna still continues. Is this the way to serve the people and meet what they desire? Ironically, it is...

Deadlocks and debates dominate political landscape

Political parties say the efforts are on to settle the grumbles that have put a deadlock on the peace process and jeopardised the unity of the eight parties. Yet, the situation on the ground has not improved and the parties are still pointing their fingers at each other for...

Nepali media face multiple challenges

Despite a significant shift in the political atmosphere of the country after the success of the democratic movement, Nepali media over the past year continued to face hurdles, harassment and obstruction that led to the restriction in free flow of information. Some important changes have been observed in the...