Thimphu, February 05: The World Food Programme (WFP) will stop its food assistance to Bhutanese students studying in classes XI and XII in 19 schools from next year. According to WFP staffers, the assistance will be diverted to needy people and the schools will be supported by the government. According to WFP’s programme officer, Naoe … Read more
New Delhi, February 05: The Indian ban on AXN since Jan 17 is having its impact in Bhutan, where viewers cannot see the TV channel any more. According to sources, the Information and Broadcasting Minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi announced a ban on AXN, saying the channel’s late night ‘World’s Sexiest Commercials’ The Kuensel online version … Read more
Thimphu, February 05: Bhutan's new king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will mark Six-day official visit to India starting from February 7. During this visit India and Bhutan will sign the 57 year old ‘Friendship Treaty’. This is Wangchuk's first visit to a foreign country after taking over responsibilities from his father King Jigme Singye in … Read more
Kathmandu, February 02: Reporters without Borders has recently released ‘Annual Report 2007’ based on the state of media. According to the report, Bhutan’s existing media houses, particularly the media, only one of which is privately-owned, are obliged to speak about the king in the most respectful terms. Full text of Annual Report- 2007 Area: 47,000 … Read more
Thimphu, January 31: The final draft version of the Constitution of Bhutan will be officially launched soon according to chairman of the drafting committee, Sonam Tobgye. It is said that the changes include the direct and indirect comments made by the people during the consultation meetings held in the 20 dzongkhags from October 2005 to … Read more
Thimphu, January 31: Dadi Ram Darjee of Punakha Higher Secondary School has topped the class X Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education Examination held in December 2006 . According to the ministry of education, Darjee scored 90.80 percent. Meanwhile, Tshering Yudon of Motithang Higher Secondary School stood second with 90.40 percent and Pranesh Nepal of Yangchenphug … Read more
New Delhi, January 31: Bhutan and India will soon sign an 'updated' version of its 57-year-old friendship treaty. According to the sources, the updated treaty will be suited more to the 21st century than to the colonial era of the 1950s. It is learnt that the treaty will be signed when the king comes to … Read more
Sanischare, January 29: A joint team of the UNCHR and the government of Nepal will begin the head count of people at Sanishchare camp of Morang from Monday. Some expected 2,000 individuals in the sector 'A' will be facing interview at the beginning day. Among seven camps, the team concluded headcount of people at Beldangi-I, … Read more
By: TP Mishra Bhutan's remarks that it is heading towards democratisation are nothing short of an attempt to fool the international community. There can be no democracy until it guarantees freedom of press and freedom of speech and expression. The work of holding the first momentous election scheduled for 2008 has been going on … Read more
Kathmandu, January 26: The Communist Party of Bhutan, CPB-MLM has said that Shantiram Acharya, including other detainees is not affiliated to their party. In a press statement issued by the In-charge of Exile Coordination Committee, it has strongly accused the Druk regime of arresting innocent people on the fake charge of being Maoists militant. “Our … Read more