Politics

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay attended the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India in New Delhi today. The Home Affairs Minister, and the Infrastructure and Transport Minister accompanied the Prime Minister. Upon arrival at the Indira...

Issues related to the lack of human resources in the local government are expected to be discussed in the upcoming National Assembly session. Concerns regarding local governments being unable to fully implement developmental activities due to lack of human resources...

The Election Commission held bye-elections to elect two Mangmis and three Tshogpas in five districts today. The bye-elections were held in Trashigang, Zhemgang, Chhukha, Pema Gatshel and Thimphu.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked to Delhi after a two-day state visit to Bhutan. His Majesty The King travelled to Paro this morning to personally bid farewell to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay...

Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, who is on a five-day visit to India met with the Indian President, Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi, today. The Prime Minister also met with officials from the Indian tourism sector to promote Bhutan's tourism potential....

The Zhemgang District Administration's alleged lack of consultation with the elected local leaders over decision-making processes sparked a lengthy, heated debate in the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu. Local Government (LG) leaders claim they are elected representatives and should have a say...

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, in his ongoing visit to Phuentshogling, highlighted the city’s crucial role as Bhutan’s economic hub and gateway. He emphasised the need for the town to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, stating its importance...

A mangmi and three tshogpas have been elected today. The Election Commission of Bhutan conducted by-elections for the posts in Paro, Samdrup Jongkhar, Lhuentse, and Phuentshogling Thromde. BBS was able to gather the provisional results after the polls ended this...

In any election in the country, as mandated by the Election Act, Electronic Voting Machines, EVM results are announced at respective polling stations at the end of the polls. However, residents in areas with fewer registered voters allege that this...

A gup, a mangmi and three tshogpas have been elected yesterday. The Election Commission of Bhutan conducted bye-elections for the posts in Bumthang, Haa, Monggar, Trongsa and Wangdue Phodrang. The ECB announced the official results today.