Bhutan&#039s ethnic cleansing

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Bhutan’s image as an otherworldly and harmonious kingdom was rocked on 20 January by coordinated bomb blasts in the capital, Thimpu, and three other locations. The bombs caused minimal damage but generated political shockwaves at a time when the Himalayan state is struggling to transform itself from an autocratic monarchy into a democracy. The second-round … Read more

Candidates are ready for contest

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Phuentsholing, February 02: The two political parties – People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) said they have finalized their candidates for 47 constituencies for the National Assembly Elections scheduled for March 24. A statement by PDP said its executive committee meeting held on January 30 finalized the names of the candidates. After … Read more

Nepal issues exit permit, UNHCR welcomes

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Kathmandu, February 01: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has welcomed Nepal's recent decision to issue exit permits to exiled Bhutanese so they can be resettled in third countries. The Nepalese government had decided to issue exit permit for the exiled Bhutanese willing to resettle two weeks ago. In a statement, the UNHCR’s … Read more

Options for refugees (Reproduction)

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By Vidhyapati Mishra When bilateral approaches in resolving Bhutanese refugee crisis failed, a group of countries came forward with the Third Country Resettlement Plan (TCRP). The United States, Australia, Canada, Denmark and Norway represent the core-group headed by the United States. These countries vow that the resettlement offer is totally a voluntary and humanitarian. A … Read more

Five remaining districts see polls, NC elections completed

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Thimphu, January 31: The election of 20 people’s representatives to the National Council concluded on January 29 in the five remaining dzongkhags. The election was held on Thimphu, Haa, Tashiyangtse, Lhuentse and Gasa. There were no contesting candidates in Gasa, Lhuentse and Haa. There was a single candidate contesting the election. The National Council, which … Read more

YOB polls tomorrow, tough vie for president

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Birtamod, Jan 28: Youth Organization of Bhutan (YOB), youth wing of Bhutan People's Party  is scheduled to hold its fourth general convention tomorrow. A source informed Bhutan News Service that the then central committee members will caste vote for presidential candidate. "There will be tough vie for presidential candidate between Rajan Giri, United States and Devendra Gautam, … Read more

Exiled Bhutanese felicitate Nepali artist

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Beldangi, Jan 27: Bhutan Gazal Munch and Prativa Sahitya Samuha felicitated Nepali artist cum radio RJ Hem Bhandari amidst a special program today in Beldangi camp. Bhandari, a renowned program presenter in Radio Kantipur , has contributed in uplifting the literary arts and skills in Bhutanese society, said Kamal Dhital "Khaltipidith', chairman of Gazal Much. Arjun … Read more

Royal Army found militant camp in Tsirang, one held

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Jaigaon, Jan 27: A watch team of Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) swapped fire with a militant group in Dhanessey of Tsirang district on Jan 16, reported RBA spokesperson yesterday. RBA accused the group had come from exile Bhutanese camps and was affiliated with Bhutan Tiger Force. RBA also reported that its petrol arrested Dal Bahadur Tamang … Read more

A family reaches Norway (Brief)

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Kathmandu, January 26: A family of six members from Beldangi II camp reached Norway safely. A highly placed source informed Bhutan News Service that the family was received in Norway a couple of days ago. Last year some families from the camps were resettled in Canada. Bhutan News Service