Thimphu, August 08: The government plan for construction of an international airport in southern town of Gelephu has seen uncertainties due hesitation by Indian side for investment since it costs heavy. The government is in dialogue with Indian government for funding, yet no signs have been received. The government also has not carried out the … Read more
Thimphu, August 08: Bhutan will be the host for SAARC Development Fund (SDF), agreed during the recent summit in Colombo that will be an umbrella financial institution for all SAARC projects. Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley expressed satisfaction after the summit for being able to convince other leaders to place the fund headquarters in Thimphu. SDF will … Read more
Kathmandu, August 07: Bilateral talks between Bhutan and Nepal on finding a lasting solution to the issue of the exiled Bhutanese taking shelter in Nepal are likely to resume soon. According to Kuensel, the government mouthpiece, the prime ministers from both the countries held talks on the sideline of the 15th SAARC summit in Colombo … Read more
New Delhi, August 06: Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) said Bhutan is one of the front runner of human rights violations in South Asian region in the year 2007. In the report published by the organizations recently, Bhutan has been ranked third in terms of rights violations among the seven nations in the region. … Read more
Beldangi, August 1: Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA) Nepal, which looks after health and sanitation of exiled Bhutanese, has started public awareness programs on bird flu and viral fever. Youth Friendly Centers in camps are running street-skits to raise awareness on vector control, bird flu and community sanitation. The public campaign started when … Read more
Kathmandu, July 30: The Human Rights Organization of Bhutan (HUROB) has appealed the Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala to raise exiled Bhutanese issue with Bhutanese prime minister during the 15th SAARC summit scheduled from 2-3 August in Colombo, Sri Lanka. In an appeal sent to the Nepalese PM, HUROB said that it was wrong … Read more
Thimphu, July 30: A Bhutanese delegation led by Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley is scheduled to leave for Sri Lanka today to attend the 15th SAARC summit. The members of delegation include foreign minister and other senior government officials. Bhutan News Service
Thimphu, July 30: King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk has attended the closing ceremony of the parliament on Tuesday that had continued for two months. Parliamentarians had enjoyed with sports after the closing ceremony. Royal family members including HM also attended the sports. Unconfirmed yet, the next session of the parliament is likely to run in … Read more
Thimphu, July 29: Her Royal Highness Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck is scheduled to attend king's coronation ceremony in Tonga. As a representation of king, HRH Dechen is scheduled to leave country on July 30 and return on August 3. The coronation day of Tonga king falls on August 1. Meanwhile, a press statement issued by … Read more
Thimphu, July 27: The joint sitting of parliament with 21 parliamentarians voting against the move on Saturday, adopted the Election Bill of Bhutan. While the house required 47 votes to win the two-third majority, as demanded by section 4 of Article 13 of the Constitution, only two votes had saved the parliament from declining the … Read more