The Bhutanese rebuts DPT’s accusations
The Bhutanese would also like to rebut some misleading clarifications given by DPT leaders with regard to the Education City Story. The first is by the Ex-Education Minister who alleged that the Editor-in-Chief of the paper had told him that the minister did not own any land. It is...
Bhutan’s youth struggle in kingdom of happiness
By Rachel O’Brien It is known as “the last Shangri-La” — a remote Himalayan nation, rich in natural beauty and Buddhist culture, where national happiness is prioritised over economic growth. But urban youngsters in the kingdom of Bhutan are quick to challenge its rosy reputation. “We can see the...
Bhtuan’s Buddhist monks accused of sexually molesting boys
By Vishal Arora The South Asian nation of Bhutan has been rocked by a sexual abuse scandal in which young Buddhist monks molested by older monks fled their monastery and reported the abuse to journalists. While rumors about child sexual abuse in monasteries have swirled around this tiny Buddhist...
Un-culturing democracy in Bhutan
The second test to run for use of adult franchise for Bhutanese populous has opened the door wide open to let the voters know the level of freedom they get in terms of choosing the right persons they choose to rule them. The test is hard for the general...
National Council elections results
The National Council (NC) elections are over. The country has chosen a new set of its upper house (apolitical) members who will collectively act as review house for next five years. After king nominates five people, the house becomes complete. Most elected are new faces. People voted against the...
Live election updates by BBS radio
The Bhutanese voted to elected their second batch of National Council members on 23 April 2013. 67 candidates from 20 districts are vying for 20 seats of the council. The elections went peaceful throughout the country until this update. Listen to the following audio from BBS radio. Part 1...