By Parang Kush Subedi The recent announcement by foreign minister of Bhutan Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk that Bhutanese refugees in the UNHRC-administered camps are infiltrated by the terrorist organizations has taken both Nepal and the refugee community by surprise. This could be the reaction to the activities of the Bhutanese refugees as some in the camps […]
Goldhap, January 03: At least two dozens exiled Bhutanese, including five policemen, sustained injuries during a scuffle between exiled Bhutanese and policemen at Godhap camp in Jhapa district, Tuesday. The situation turned tensed after two police personnel, Gautam Bahadur Gurung and Chhatra Bahadur Mukhiya, tried to harass women in camps during the mid night. The exiled […]
Thimphu, December 28: The Druk parliamentarians have claimed that the exiled Bhutanese are stepping towards terrorism and to repatriate them would be exporting ready-made terrorist. During the Wednesday session, Foreign Minister Khandu Wangchuk briefed the assembly on the status of the Bhutan – Nepal bilateral talks on the problem of exiled Bhutanese. After several parliamentarian […]
Kathmandu, December 29: Refugee Rights Coordination Committee has objected the statement by Prime Minister Khandu Wangchuk that exiled Bhutanese are terrorists. In a statement, chief coordinator of the committee N. B. Giri said, "Politically conscious people within Bhutan and outside favoring a multi–party system in Bhutan are committed to institutionalization of principal of rule of […]
New Delhi, December 29: Terming the remarks made by Prime Minister about exiled Bhutanese in Nepal as "serious and negative," Nepalese Deputy Prime Minister, who also holds the portfolio of foreign minister, K. P. Oli raised serious objections. Nepali media reports quoted Oli as saying, "Serious attention of Nepal government has been drawn by these […]
Beldangi, December 28: Helping hand- Bhutan, a social organization established in July 2005 with an aim of promoting social activities, has distributed at least 150 pieces of clothes to most vulnerable people in Beldangi-II. According to its Coordinator GS Giri, the organization had collected those clothes from different schools in Kathmandu. “This sort of help […]
Kathmandu, December 24: Seven exiled Bhutanese of Beldangi camp arrived Kathmandu to leave Nepal for resettlement in Canada on Sunday. Madan Giri and his family members of Beldangi II camp arrived here, refugee coordination unit under Nepal's home ministry said. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) had asked western countries including Canada for resettlement of […]
December 23, 2006: Any registered voter, except apolitical bodies like civil servants, servicemen, and members of royal family, truelku, lam or a religious personality is eligible to join or form political parties, according to election commission officials. "A notification for registration would be issued in the near future so that any interested parties can start […]
Kathmandu, December 22: UN WFP on Friday warned that it will no longer be able to provide full food rations to more than 106,000 exiled Bhutanese living in camps in eastern Nepal from January 2007, unless there is an immediate infusion of funds from the international donor community. Since 1992, the donor community has always […]
Thimphu, December 22: The 86th session of the National Assembly for the first time is set to begin discussion on exiled Bhutanese living in Nepal for last 17 years. The 86th session of the National Assembly has begun Friday in Thimphu amidst traditional ceremonies. His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck graced the opening ceremony. The formal […]