January 15: Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has fined the BBS regarding a Panel Discussion on the pre-paid taxi service earlier this month.

The corporation was required to deposit a sum of Nu. 18,000 before January 23.

A letter from BICMA, says it finds no adequate justifications to consider such panel discussions as fair, decent and balanced in line with the Code of Ethics of Journalists.

The discussion was conducted with appropriate representation including the Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA).

The panel was convened as there was public interest and concern over the issue.