Thimphu, October 04: First private FM radio station has begun in Bhutan on September 28 at 6:30 am. The FM Kuzoo 90 MHz is run by Kuzoon society. "For the youth, by the youth and of the youth" is the signing slogan of the FM station. The FM owners have said the radio would run music … Read more
Birtamode, October 06: The exiled Bhutanese leaders have demanded that repatriation should be the first option for Nepal government and the international community in the attempt to finding the permanent solution of the protracted crisis. Reacting to the US statement to provide shelter to more than 60,000 exiled Bhutanese, they said on Friday that every … Read more
Kathmandu, October 06: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal K. P. Oli said foreign ministers of Bhutan and Nepal will sit for talks next month to resolve the issue of exiled Bhutanese. Talking to reporters at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu on Friday, Oli said that he and Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk agreed … Read more
New Delhi, October 06: Religious suppression on Nyingmapa Buddhism still continues in Bhutan even after king announced for establishment of democracy by 2008 guaranteeing religious freedom. Shri Lhomon Ngagyur Ningma (Buddhist Welfare Foundation) in Thimphu has said the Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk has expelled Drukpoen Lungten Dorji, deputy chief of Youngla Goenpa in … Read more
New Delhi, October 07: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said it welcomes the US offer to resettle some 60,000 exiled Bhutanese in America in the next 3-4 years. "This extremely welcome and generous offer, plus interest also shown by Canada and Australia in settling these refugees, may help break the deadlock which … Read more
Kathmandu, October 07: The US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Steven R Mann said the US wishes that all the Bhutanese who have legitimate claims to residency in Bhutan should be repatriated. He also said the US is ready to settle up to 60,000 exiled Bhutan if they do not … Read more
Kathmandu, October 07: Nepalese foreign ministry has said the government is "surprised" over the recent remarks made by an American minister that the US is ready to take up to 60,000 exiled Bhutanese. "The US has not discussed the issue with us. We do not understand how an American minister made such statement," news reports … Read more
Kathmandu, October 8: Chinese border security guard shot two Tibetans and arrested 37, who were preparing to sneak into Nepal.According to a report from the Tibetan Refugee Center, about 77 Tibetan refugees including children, women, and monks were trying to enter Nepal on October 6, from Nangpa La pass near Mt. Everest, which links northern … Read more
Thimphu, October 8: A total of 598 university graduates are appearing the Civil Service Common Examination, which began on October 7 in Thimphu. The graduates will sit for three written paper along with viva-voce, that starts on October 10. Of the total, 468 are general graduates and 130 are technical and professional graduates in IT, … Read more
Damak, October 03: More than 300 exiled Bhutanese staged the Satyagraha at Mechi Bridge on September 29, on the eve of Dashain festival, marking 45th Satyagraha program for repatriation. As usual they also sent 160 post cards to the Prime Minister of India for help to resolve the problem. As a gesture of solidarity from … Read more