Bhutan News

Bhutan's royal astrologers plan for 2008 elections

Yeshey Rinchen looks like any other maroon-robed Buddhist monk chanting hymns at the famous Tashichhodzong monastery, the summer residence of the head abbot of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.11:00 AM on May 28

Bhutan's brush with democracy begins with mock polls

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan Monday made yet another historic leap towards democracy with voting for the final round of the mock polls beginning with the nation preparing to transform its 100-year-old monarchy to democracy.9:00 AM on May 28

Security alert in Bhutan after bomb threats

Security forces have been put on alert in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan with Nepal-based separatists threatening to stage a series of bomb attacks during Monday's mock elections.4:02 PM on May 27

'Democracy has risks, but Bhutan ready for challenge'

Bhutan is ready to take up the challenge of transforming from a monarchy to parliamentary democracy despite 'risks' from the historical shift, says Bhutan's Chief Election Commissioner Dasho Kunzang Wangdi.2:02 PM on May 27

Bhutan ready to shed monarchy for democracy - peacefully

Tenzin Chhoeda, 42, is getting restless by the day and discusses animatedly with friends Bhutan's planned transition from monarchy to parliamentary democracy.12:33 PM on May 27

Tight security in Bhutan after bomb found in border town

Security has been stepped up in Bhutan after a bomb allegedly planted by detractors of the monarchy was found near Phuentsholing, a town close to the Indian border, officials Wednesday said.5:01 PM on April 25

Bhutan's tryst with democracy begins with mock polls

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan Saturday staged a 'dummy' election designed as a warm-up for the first general elections next year with voters in large numbers casting their ballots.8:00 PM on April 21

Mock parliamentary polls begin in Bhutan

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan Saturday created history with its citizens voting for the first time in a mock parliamentary polls, an exercise carried out as a dress rehearsal for the election scheduled for 2008.10:31 AM on April 21

UN, Indian observers to oversee Bhutan's mock elections

Bhutan is all set for the first of the two rounds of mock parliamentary elections Saturday with the United Nations and India deputing observers to monitor the polls.10:33 AM on April 19

India a favoured destination for smuggled CFCs

After gold, silver and electronics in the 1970s and 1980s, India has emerged as a favoured destination for yet another form of smuggled products in the current decade -- Chloroflourocarbons or CFCs which are slotted for a phaseout in less than three years from now.10:02 AM on April 14

Montreal Protocol: a quiet revolution but challenges ahead

As the world celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol, a key meeting of 24 countries of South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific region began here with satisfaction in protecting and restoring the ozone layer and introspections about the climatic challenges lying ahead.4:30 PM on April 11

Montreal Protocol: a quiet revolution but challenges ahead

As the world celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol, a key meeting of 24 countries of South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific region began here with satisfaction in protecting and restoring the ozone layer and introspections about the climatic challenges lying ahead.1:00 PM on April 11

Bhutan leads the battle for environment

As the world community struggles to come to grips with global warming and climate change, the small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan may be about to show the way ahead.4:08 PM on April 08

Bhutan's tryst with democracy begins, two parties formed

The race for political supremacy in Bhutan has begun with two political parties formed as the Himalayan kingdom prepares to shift from monarchy to parliamentary democracy after the first general elections in 2008.12:33 PM on March 25

Lack of parties hits Bhutan's shift to democracy

Bhutan is all set to hold its first general elections next year, but there is a problem: there are no political parties!2:00 PM on March 23