Thimphu, November 10: The World Bank said it would look into the Bhutanese philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) as the alternative index to measure country's wealth and economic scale. During his five-day visit to Bhutan, managing director of the WB Graeme Wheeler said, "Bhutan has been translating this philosophy into action on the ground. … Read more
Thimpphu, November 10: Speaker of the National Assembly Ugen Dorje, 63, submitted his resignation to King Khesar on Thursday after serving at the National Assembly for nine years. He was the nominee of the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industries for the NA, nominated in 1998. He served as 11th Speaker of the National Assembly … Read more
Beldangi, November 9: The fire that broke out in Sector A/1 in Beldangi-I camp today evening from hut numbers 94-95 belonging to Hem Lal Timshina at 7 pm has completely destroyed more than four dozens huts. The reason behind setting ablaze is not yet known. People in camp, locals, Armed Police Force (APF) including fire … Read more
I am very pleased to be here because I have been following Bhutanese refugees’ situations in Nepal for several years and hoping that we could find some permanent solution. First of all, I want to congratulate the newly elected leaders in the camps. The fact is that you are having election of your leaders in … Read more
Beldangi-1, Nov 06: An unidentified group stabbed to death Tenzin Sherpa, 31 from Beldangi-I camp on November 2. The dead body was found in a jungle between Beldangi-I and Beldangi-II. The dead body was criminated after postmortem from Mangalbare Urbabari, Moranag. The deceased was reported to be repeatedly involved in several anti-social activities including looting. Security … Read more
7 November, 2007 – The United States government, the government of Nepal, UNHCR, and other agencies have formally begun the process of resettling refugees from the seven camps in eastern Nepal, with the first refugees expected to leave for the U.S. in January, 2008. In a press conference with Bhutanese newspaper, radio and television reporters … Read more
Beldangi-2, November 7: Armed Police Force(APF) arrested Chabilal Kharel, resident of sector G-4 Hut number 7-8 early this morning at 5 am. Family sources quoted that around a dozen of APF arrived at and surrounded the hut at 3 am. However, the family refused to open the door until morning. "We can shoot him wherever … Read more
Kathmandu, November 06: The process for large scale third country resettlement of exiled Bhutanese has begun with the mass information campaign in all the camps, UNHCR today said. The campaign is aimed at assisting the exiled Bhutanese to make an informed decision by providing them with accurate information. This follows the decision of the Nepal … Read more
Thimphu, November 06: Since her arrival in Thimphu on Sunday evening, US Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration Ellen Sauerbrey has busied herself in meeting leaders, government ministers, bureaucrats and policy makers. However, the government has not given any details of her visit and the issues of discussion held with various persons. During her … Read more
Thimphu, November 03: The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has said National Council election in those Dzongkhags that have one or no candidates will be held on January 29 next year. The districts having two or more candidates will go voting on December 26. The commissioned has notified that last date for filing nominations in … Read more