Bhutan News

Bhutanese students pack oranges to study

Bhutanese children belonging to economically weak families toil for 12 hours a day in the country's orange depots alongside Indian workers to earn money for their studies.8:31 AM on January 31

Assam violence affecting Bhutan orange exports

The recent spurt of terrorist violence in Assam has hit Bhutan's orange exports to Bangladesh that are routed through the northeastern Indian state.5:32 PM on January 30

Bhutan to get first flyover by year-end

Bhutan will get its first flyover here by December to ease traffic congestion and make travelling more comfortable for both drivers and pedestrians.8:31 PM on January 24

Bhutanese scouts for India's Republic Day

Ten Bhutanese scouts will take part in the Indian Republic Day function on Jan 26 in New Delhi.4:34 PM on January 18

Bhutan's tryst with democracy begins, royal commands questioned

Bhutan's tryst with democracy has begun with elected representatives questioning royal commands even before the Himalayan kingdom formally shifts from absolute monarchy to parliamentary democracy.11:32 AM on January 02

When Bhutanese feasted and played to ward off evil spirits

The Bhutanese have a strange way to ward off evil spirits - eat, feast, play archery and do nothing important - and even get a national holiday to mark the occasion.5:30 PM on December 28

Bhutan's new education criteria kicks up row

Bhutan's draft constitution that bars people from contesting the first general elections in 2008 if they don't have a university degree is mired in a row with people's representatives opposing the move.12:30 PM on December 24

Bhutan's new king addresses people, seeks support

In his first public address as Bhutan's new ruler, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Sunday sought the support of his people to build a strong nation and help the country shift from monarchy to parliamentary democracy.6:30 PM on December 17

Oxford educated 'prince charming' new Bhutan king

From 'prince charming' to becoming the king of Bhutan, the sudden transition to monarchy of 26-year-old Oxford educated Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has left the tiny Himalayan kingdom stunned.4:31 PM on December 16

Bhutan king hands over power to son

Bhutan King Jigme Singye Wangchuk has handed over his responsibilities to his 26-year-old son Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.11:31 AM on December 16

Indian 'thali' a big hit among Bhutanese

An eatery in the small town of Madarihat in West Bengal is emerging as a popular joint for Bhutan's food aficionados who rush there to cater to their gastronomical leanings.9:32 AM on December 04

Three Indians among four injured in Bhutan blast

At least four people, including three Indians, were injured Saturday in a powerful bomb blast in Bhutan, officials said.6:31 PM on December 02

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