Beldangi November 04: United Bhutanese Refugee Repatriation Program Committee has called for opening up all options for finding permanent solution of the Bhutanese refugee crisis. Addressing a public gathering in Beldangi on Tuesday, human rights activist S. B. Subba said all options – resettlement, repatriation and assimilation into local community – must be opened at … Read more
Thimphu, November 04: The Association of Bhutanese Industries said heightening global credit crunch and economic slowdown caused some exporting steel industries in Bhutan to temporarily close down. It said other industries are also set to face similar fate soon. The association said the market crunch has suffered them a loss of about Nu 30 million. … Read more
Thimphu, November 04: The government has asked the public transport entrepreneurs to halt all their services in Thimphu and major highways until the coronation celebrations are completed. The initiative was taken to avoid chaotic traffic problem in Thimphu. The city will not see any transportation for the next few days – public or private. Major … Read more
Thimphu, November 03: On the eve of coronation of the fifth monarch, debuts to monarchy come in flow in Bhutan that also marks the 100 years rule of Wangchuk dynasty. The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) will bring into use new currency note of Nu 1000 and Nu 50 denominations from today. The new notes have … Read more
Thimphu, November 03: After receiving dar from Je Khempo (head of the monastic body) at Machhen Lhakhang in Punakha, King Jime Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk has arrived Thimphu Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of local residents in Thimphu queued up along the highway in Thimphu to welcome their fifth king, who received the symbolic power of kinghood from … Read more
Thimphu, November 03: Bhutan National Bank has opened its new branch in Bumthang as part of expanding it services to other parts of the country. The new branch will offer service to the district with 20 employees and an Atomatic teller Machine. According to the bank, a person can take up to Nu 30,000 from … Read more
Syracuse (NY), November 02: “Hi, Linda, We are ready.” “Ok. I shall be there shortly.” Heman Adhikari, Data Karki and Sagar Subba woke up early morning as per their plan to go hiking with few other friends. Linda Zotter, one of the case managers at Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) which has been resettling the refugees … Read more
Munich, November 02: Tshering Penjore, father of Tandin Wangd has appealed the UN Resident Representatives in Nepal and India seeking assistance for protection of Wangdi who was denied asylum in Germany. Failing to get asylum in Germany, Wangdi has applied for protection in Switzerland and was interview on October 28 at Kreuzlingen for necessary procedures. … Read more
No 46 November 2008
Thimphu, November 01: As part of the coronation celebration, King Jigme Khesar will receive dar from Buddhist lama in Punakha dzong Saturday. He reached there Friday. A number of activities have been organized in the dzongkhags on his arrival. Punakha dzong is decorated for the event. Seven buses of Bhutan Post has been sent to … Read more