Editor Kakarvitta, March 19: India has sought assurance from Nepal government that the exiled Bhutanese will not be allowed to cross the border on or before the National Assembly elections are held in Bhutan. In return Nepal has assured that it would not allow them trying to sneak back into their birthplace in Bhutan. The agreement … Read more
Phuentsholing, March 19: The border with India will be sealed for 36 hours before the day of general elections scheduled for March 24. The border along Assam will be sealed from 6 pm on March 23 to 6 am on March 25, a statement by ministry of home and cultural affairs reads, adding that the … Read more
Sydney, March 19: A group of exiled Bhutanese reached Aukland of New Zealand on Tuesday as part of the third country resettlement. There are 40 exiled Bhutanese in the first group to reach Auckland. The group will undergo a six-week orientation program at the Mangere Refugee Reception Centre in Auckland on culture and law of … Read more
California (USA), March 14: Three families from Sanischare camp who flew to the United States as part of the third country resettlement of the exiled Bhutanese on March 10 afternoon reached US safely confirmed one of the candidates. One of the families landed in Manchester International Airport in New Hampshire by US Airways to start … Read more
Kathmandu, March 18: A team of 15 observers from 13 different European Union countries arrived in the Bhutan to observe the first ever general election that is scheduled on the 24th of March, 2008. The Druk National Congress welcomes this. But taking into account the recent remarks of the team, it puts into doubt the … Read more
Kathmandu (TIA), March 10: 20 individuals from three families have reached Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at 1:30 PM today to fly to the US as part of the resettlement program. Escorted by staffs of International Organization for Migration, IOM vehicles entered TIA without permitting media persons to inquire. "We were not allowed to ask any questions. … Read more
Kathmandu, March 11: Seven Bhutanese dwelling in Canada have contributed 100, 000 Nepalese currency to support fire victims. "We have sent the amount through Caritas Nepal and requested its Field Director to provide necessary support to the needy people of Goldhap camp," said a circular to Bhutan News Service. Govind Timsina, Hemlal Timsina, Mandhoj Tamang, … Read more
Goldhap, March 8: Bhutanese American Community Center (BACC), which is based in California, has donated one hundred thousands Nepalese currency to inferno-victims in Goldhap camp today. BACC representative Lalita Ghale and RN Acharya handed over the amount to the Field Director of Caritas Nepal, Fr. Verky amidst a function in Goldhap camp. The function was … Read more
Kathmandu, March 10: General Secretary of Bhutan People's Party, Durga Giri based in Germany has appealed all Bhutanese to contribute for fire victims in Goldhap. "Every single Bhutanese is deeply saddened by the devastating fire calamity that has befallen upon our unfortunate families in Goldhap camp" read a release issued by Giri, who contributed 30, … Read more
Goldhap, March 9: Sawaswati Mishra, 80, has passed away this morning here. Medical Officer, Dr. Shyam Shresthat of Association of Medical Doctors of Asia, hospital confirmed the death of the octogenarian. Displaced due to fire, she was suffering from asthma and pressure. She was a registered in sector A-1, Hut number 61. India Timsina/Bhutan News … Read more