Kathmandu, January 20: A powerful bomb was detonated near the building of 'Singye Group Sub-Company', a Thimphu-based construction company today at around 12 noon. Quoting a highly confidential source inside the country, vice-president of Bhutan People's Party (BPP) Jagirman Lama informed Bhutan News Service that hundreds of Royal Bhutan Army men were guarding the incident … Read more
Kathmandu, January 20: Bhutan Press Union, Association of Press Freedom Activists and Third World Media Network- Bhutan Chapter have condemned Indian move to bar Indian lawmakers and journalists entering Nepal to visit exiled Bhutanese camps. "India should respect the right to return of the exiled Bhutanese" said a joint statement issued by general secretaries of three press … Read more
Jaigaon (India), January 20: The serial bomb explosions in four districts including one in the capital have claimed life of one civilian in Chhukha. Our correspondent (not confirmed by the government) confirmed the death of a middle-aged person in Gedu, Chukha. However, government’s mouth piece Kuenselonline reported that only a woman got injury on leg in Chukha. … Read more
Kakarvitta, January 19: Sima Surakshya Bal (SSB) of India has barred a delegation of Indian lawmakers from entering Nepal to visit camps where the exiled Bhutanese have been living under UNHCR protection. Convener of Bhutan Solidarity and Indo-Bhutan Friendship Society Mohan Tamang, who is coordinating the event, informed Bhutan News Service that the SSB personnel have stopped the … Read more
Thimphu, January 19: The government has formally announced the formation of a commission on Gross National Happiness on Friday, which will combine the functions of the National Planning Commission and the Committee of Secretaries to streamline the principles of GNH in national plans and policies. “This will bring about greater efficiency and better coordination as … Read more
California (USA), Jan 17: Eight Bhutanese in California who earlier quitted Bhutanese American Community Center (BACC) have expressed unwillingness to reconsider their resignation. In a statement sent to Bhutan News Service by Rajan Giri said, "We didn't resign but abandoned BACC" adding there is no need to reconsider the decision. He also accused BACC of fooling invitees and … Read more
Beldangi, January 18: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the government of Nepal have started distributing 'Refugee Identity Card' from today in Baldangi-I. They already distributed such cards to exiled Bhutanese in Sanischare camp. It is estimated that distribution of cards in this camp takes more than two weeks. On average 750 cards will be distributed … Read more
Thimphu, January 18: Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) on Thursday announced March 24 as the date to hold the first election to the lower house – National Assembly. In a statement, the commission said that voting will complete the country's peaceful transition from absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. The commission said that the polls for the 47-member … Read more
Thimphu, January 18: Following an outbreak of bird flu in India's West Bengal, Bhutan has banned the import of poultry and its products from India for an indefinite period reported Islamic News Agency. Chief Veterinary Officer Karma Tenzin said until India declares itself bird flu free, the ban would continue. The ban came into effect … Read more
Thimphu, January 18: Two geogs – Toep and Baap — under Thimphu district jurisdiction have been transferred to the Punakha and Wangduephodrang districts jurisdiction on Tuesday. The decision to transfer the two geogs from Thimphu to Punakha was taken during the 86th national assembly session. But, Matolungchu village having 426 people in 46 households in … Read more