Bhutan News

Songs, films to educate Bhutan voters

Bhutan is playing five specially composed songs on the kingdom's two government-controlled radio stations aimed at educating voters ahead of the first general elections in 2008.6:31 PM on November 29

Council formed to promote Bhutan's national language

A newly-formed council in Bhutan will develop policies, advice authorities concerned, take decisions and approve plans to promote the national language Dzongkha.11:31 AM on November 23

Bhutan for kids-friendly schools

Bhutan hopes to set up a self-assessment education process whereby schools will be empowered to take full responsibility of their development.10:33 AM on November 22

Demand for Bhutanese potato rises in India

The disease-resistant and healthier potatoes of Bhutan are in high-demand in the Indian markets.2:31 PM on November 21

Indian chicken back on Bhutanese platter

Chicken from India is back in Bhutan - processed, sealed, frozen and selling real fast.1:32 PM on November 07

HIV/AIDS epidemic scare in Bhutan

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is racing against time to prevent HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, from assuming epidemic proportions with the nation witnessing a rise in the number of prostitutes and lack of safe sex practices.2:31 PM on November 04

Only graduates can contest Bhutan elections

Bhutan's draft constitution has made provisions to debar candidates without a minimum graduate degree or married to a foreigner from contesting the first general election in 2008.11:30 AM on October 23

Boom in Bhutan's apple exports to India

With India's main apple growing states recording poor yield this year, there has been considerable rise in exports there from Bhutan, say exporters.1:30 PM on October 05

'Maoists posing threat to India, Bhutan'

Thimphu - India and Bhutan have expressed concern over the growing nexus between Maoists and people lodged in camps in eastern Nepal.1:00 AM on September 25

Bhutan to use students as poll officials during 2008 elections

Thimphu - Bhutan may use students as polling officials during its first general election in 2008 when the Himalayan kingdom shifts from monarchy to parliamentary democracy.1:31 PM on September 23

Bhutan citizens to vote twice for new government

Thimphu - Bhutanese citizens above 18 years will vote twice when elections for a new government are held in 2008, officials here said.10:01 AM on September 18

Processed chicken from India may re-enter Bhutan

Thimphu - Nearly seven months after banning the import of poultry products following an outbreak of bird flu in India, Bhutanese officials are making arrangements to allow 'restricted' processed chicken from the country.1:01 PM on September 12

Bhutan PM to work for economic progress

Thimphu - The new prime minister of Bhutan, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuck, has pledged to usher in a new era of economic prosperity in the Himalayan kingdom.3:00 PM on September 10

Bhutan's march to democracy begins with mock election

Thimphu - Bhutan is holding a three-day mock election from Thursday to prepare officials and citizens ahead of the first general polls in 2008 when the Himalayan kingdom shifts from monarchy to parliamentary democracy.11:00 AM on September 05

Wildlife conservation award for Bhutan king

Thimphu - Bhutan King Jigme Singye Wangchuck has been conferred the 2006 J. Paul Getty Conservation Leadership Award in recognition of 'his leadership and deep concern for the environment'.6:32 PM on August 19