Private money lending rules defeat the legislative prerogative
April 10th, 2021
This week Kuensel reported on the proposed revisions to the Private Money Lending Rules (PMLR) 2020. This rule states that the rule is framed under sections 5, 202 and 362 (e) of the Financial Services Act (FSA) of Bhutan 2011. Section 5 provides rulemaking authority; section 202 provides rule-making authority pertaining to granting a license […]
None can vote in an election, anywhere, on mere residency
April 10th, 2021
The third Dzongkhag Thromde Elections in three Dzongkhag Thromdes in the...
Bhutan’s appeal system is vulnerable to abuse
April 3rd, 2021
With the recent news of the Home Minister appealing to the...
As Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam meets Gyalyong Gakid Pelzom
April 3rd, 2021
Many winters ago, I meditated on what I then called Globalisation:...
Equal application of the law is fundamental to rule of law
March 27th, 2021
While duty-free outlets and their agents continue to do tobacco business...
Beyond a simple diplomatic tie
March 27th, 2021
Bhutan and India are two countries whose connection grows a lot...
Menstruation stigmas are adversely affecting Bhutan’s society, economy, and culture
March 27th, 2021
Despite recent conversations about menstrual health, more changes are necessary to...
Every court is independent of each other when it comes to judicial decisions
March 20th, 2021
Kuensel reported on the Gelephu quarantine breach case that the prosecution...
Gender-sensitive neighbourhood planning
March 20th, 2021
Bhutan as a happiness kingdom has been adopting and exercising activities...
On the International Day of Happiness
March 20th, 2021
Some four decades or so ago, when the youngest monarch in...
Struggling for the right words – Practise triple A
March 17th, 2021
Occasionally, I see and hear my fellow citizens scratching their heads...
Impeachment is to ensure checks and balance not to protect criminals
March 13th, 2021
Impeachment is not protecting any misbehaviour but to ensure checks and...
Civil Servants’ Mindset for 21st Century Bhutan
March 13th, 2021
Bhutan is at a crossroads, in every sense – rebuilding an...