Kathmandu, July 6: Hari Adhikari Bangaley has strongly refuted the news story covered by Bhutan News Service (BNS) on July 5 titled ‘Himal South Asian denies Journo’s presence in discussion’ which quoted him as saying that every body possessesin the camps weapons. “The content of the story is false. I didn’t speak that exiled Bhutanese possess weapons”, … Read more
Kathmandu, July 07: Himal South Asian said representative of the Bhutan News Service (BNS) to one of its discussion programs was asked to leave and informed that the event was by invitation only. In response to the news item titled "Himal South Asian denies journo's presence in discussion" posted on the apfanews.com on July 5, editor … Read more
Beldangi-II, July 3: All Bhutan Students Union- Revolutionary (ABSU-R) and family of those killed at police firing in Beldangi incident last month have said that the probe committee has delayed its work to bring out the report in the stipulated time. In a joint press release issued on Tuesday, ABSU-R and family members of those … Read more
Thimphu, July 04: For aspiring parliament members a formal university degree qualification or even the assurances of a large voter base may not be enough. Equally important is a strong command of the national language, Dzongkha. A strong command of Dzongkha is not a ‘compulsory criteria’ to become an MP but not fulfilling it may … Read more
Thimphu, July 04: Recently formed All People’s Party (APP) has filed complaint at the Election Commission regarding the activities of other parties forcing the people to take membership of their parties. The APP official said they intend to draw attention of the commission about the atrocities of the parties before formal registration of the political … Read more
Siliguri, July 02: Chief Minister of the India’s West Bengal state Buddhadev Bhattacharjee instructed the security forces to remain at high alert to stop the possible entrance of the exiled Bhutanese into India. In a function organized in the state’s business city Siliguri on Sunday, Bhattacharjee said his government would not allow passage to exiled … Read more
New Delhi, July 04: Leaders of the leading coalition United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in India have assured Indian assistance for finding solution of the exiled Bhutanese citizens, who were evicted out of the country in early 1990s. During the meeting with the Bhutanese leaders in exile on Tuesday, general secretary and chief spokesperson of the ruling … Read more
Thimphu, July 02: Postponing two months than earlier schedule, the Election Commission has announced that National Council election would be held in December this year. Earlier, elections were scheduled for October. According to the announcement made by the commission this morning, the primary round of elections for the National Assembly would be held in February … Read more
Thimphu, JUly 02: Summoning all his courage the Limu chimi stood up, walked towards the microphone, and cleared his throat to speak. After a few tense moments he blurted out a single word – “kow” (skin hide). He tried again and again but only “kow” managed to escape his lips. On the third attempt the … Read more
Thimphu, June 30: After 54 years in existence, ups and downs, the historical and the only legislature of the country, National Assembly, is all set to be dissolved by the end of July. The assembly was never dissolved yet government monopoly in appointment to the legislature of late had drawn controversies. The assembly was created … Read more