Thimphu, November 14: In the past, the two political parties struggled to find candidates for the 47 constituencies. This trend appears to be reversing, with aspiring candidates in some constituencies now fighting among themselves and with the party authorities in selection mode. In the earliest split, members of the Bhutan People’s United Party (BPUP) left Druk … Read more
New Delhi, November 15: Sam Simon cartoon series creator said Bhutan's guiding development philosophy called Gross National Happiness (GNH) will make a great Simpsons' episode. Press Trust of India (PTI) reported that Simon, one of the original developers of America's most successful and longest running animated TV program, would like to see the idea of … Read more
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
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