New Delhi/Thimphu, May 17: Indian prime minister Dr Man Mohan Singh said his desire to shape a relationship with Bhutan that builds upon the solid foundations of the past and responds to each other's national interests and aspirations in the 21st century. According to a statement issued on the eve of his visit to Bhutan … Read more
New Delhi, May 17: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is up against a 'Bhutanese' roadblock in the Capital's diplomatic enclave, Indian media reported. The issue concerns renaming the road in front of the Bhutan embassy to commemorate 100 years of the Wangchuk dynasty, a request from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India. But the … Read more
Phuentsholing, May 17: After almost two decades they were ordered to be closed, government has decided to re-open the schools in southern districts. Most children have no access to education in southern districts, especially the Nepali speaking population, after the closure of the schools. Government statistics say over 30 schools in the southern dzongkhags have remained … Read more
Thimphu, May 17: Indian prime minister Dr Man Mohan Singh has addressed the joint sitting of the National Assembly and National Council on Saturday. During his address, Dr Singh appreciated the transition and expressed that India will stand by Bhutan as a factor of stability and support in your quest for greater prosperity and happiness. He … Read more
Kathmandu, May 16: National Front for Democracy (NFD) and Human Rights Organization of Bhutan (HUROB) have asked Indian prime minister Dr Man Mohan Singh to raise the issue of exiled Bhutanese during his visit to Bhutan. In separate memos sent to Dr Singh, they said India's help would certainly bring changes in Bhutan beneficial to … Read more
By Thomas Hardaker After the dramatic, ground breaking election Nepali hopes are running high for the commencement of the new Maoist government. In view of their accession to power, the international community has expressed its desire for co-operation, most notably India. India's foreign minister Pranab Mukherjee has announced the visit of a delegation to Kathmandu … Read more
"They have lived in camps since being driven from Bhutan in the early 1990s."By Krista J. Kapralos, Herald WriterThe government of their homeland claims to be more concerned with the national happiness rating than with its gross domestic product. One nickname for the tiny Himalayan nation is Shangri-La. For about 100,000 people, living in Bhutan … Read more
Birtamod, April 13: The Natioanl Front for Democracy (NFD) Bhutan has sent a memurandum to the King urging early resolution of exile issue. "As a universally accepted principle, the values of multi-party parliamentary democracy are to ensure and safeguard equal rights, freedom and justice to the people of all sections of society and individuals. It … Read more
Hague (Netherlands), May 13: So far, 16 exiled Bhutanese from three familes arrived in The Netherlands under third country resettlement program. Leela Chhetri and her younger sister Ganga Chhetri from Beldangi -I arrived here first a couple of months back followed by Kharka family of 5 members from khudunabari and Rizal family of 9 members … Read more
Kathmandu, May 13: The statistical figure of exiled Bhutanese being resettled in different countries under the third country resettlement program as of Sunday reached 450, said a weekly radio-program run by Communication Corner that quoted an unnamed source at the International Organization for Migration (IOM). A total of at least 150 individuals from Morang-based Sanischare … Read more