Editor Kathmandu, November 15: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has begun distributing forms for exiled Bhutanese who wish to apply for third country resettlement from its Kathmandu office as well. Hundreds of exiled Bhutanese residing in Kathmandu for jobs or studies lined up in the UNHCR office from Wednesday asking the forms. The UNHCR … Read more
Damak, November 13: UNHCR has formally begun mass campaign programs among the exiled Bhutanese for third country resettlement expected to begin early next year. UNHCR officials launched campaign programs in Jhapa-based Goldhap and Khudunabari camp on Tuesday while similar programs are being launched in Beldangi camps on Wednesday. It is reportedly learnt that the UNHCR has … Read more
Thimphu, November 14: Once-isolated Bhutan glimpsed the rest of the world seven years ago with the arrival of TV and the Internet. Now happiness is an increasingly rare commodity, and young people dance in blue jeans. Scott Jagow: Some people claim that shopping is therapeutic. It's certainly good for an economy, but does buying things … Read more
Kathmandu, November 13: The UNHCR has said it has provided emergency supplies and to some 400 exiled Bhutanese in Beldangi-I affected by the fire on Friday. The refugee agency on Monday said investigation is underway into the fire incident in the camp, but no foul play is suspected for now. “Fire destroyed some 68 huts, … Read more
Thimphu, November 12: As the nation celebrated the 52nd birth day of His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo, people across the kingdom organized cultural programs and functions. In the capital Thimphu, the main celebrations were held in the RBP ground. Hundreds of people from all walks of life gathered at the RBP ground to celebrate … Read more
Phuentsholing, November 13: The five day Hindu festival of Tihar, also called the festival of light, was celebrated with various festivities across the country. The festival ended on Sunday with males receiving Bai Tika from their sisters. Various events were organized in Thimphu, Phuentsholing, Sarpang, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkhar and other southern towns where majority of … Read more
Thimphu, November 13: Despite the obstruction from the education sector and warnings from the election commission, the political parties have continued their efforts to draw support from the youths and students in their campaigns. Druk Phunsum Tshogpa (DPT) president Jigme Y Thinley addressed a gathering of youths in capital on November 11 at Kelki Higher … Read more
Thimpphu, November 10: Speaker of the National Assembly Ugen Dorje, 63, submitted his resignation to King Khesar on Thursday after serving at the National Assembly for nine years. He was the nominee of the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industries for the NA, nominated in 1998. He served as 11th Speaker of the National Assembly … Read more
Thimphu, November 10: The World Bank said it would look into the Bhutanese philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) as the alternative index to measure country's wealth and economic scale. During his five-day visit to Bhutan, managing director of the WB Graeme Wheeler said, "Bhutan has been translating this philosophy into action on the ground. … Read more
Siliguri, November 10: The Northeast Frontier Railway of the Indian government has begun survey in north-east frontiers to connect Assam and Bhutan lowlands with rail links. The survey will be completed in the next three months. On completion, the proposed routes would serve as important linkages for the Trans-Asian Railway. The survey for Kokrajhar-Gelephu line … Read more