Bhutan News

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

Bhutan gets first attorney general

Thimphu - Damcho Dorji has been named as Bhutan's first attorney general, a report said Wednesday.8:00 PM on August 16

Indians in Bhutan celebrate Independence Day

Thimphu - Indians living in Bhutan Tuesday celebrated India's Independence Day with the national flag hoisted at its embassy here, a report Thursday said.7:30 PM on August 16

Bhutan lures Indian teachers with special packages

Thimphu - Faced with an acute shortage of teachers, Bhutan's education ministry is now attracting tutors from neighbouring India with special packages and allowances.2:32 PM on August 14

India offers scholarships to 98 Bhutan students

Thimphu - India will provide postgraduate scholarships to 98 Bhutanese students this year as part of its annual assistance in education.11:15 AM on July 26

Bhutan to hold 'mock' elections next year

Thimphu - The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan would hold two rounds of 'mock' elections next year ahead of the first general elections in 2008 when the kingdom shifts from monarchy to parliamentary democracy.5:15 PM on July 20

Bhutan to get English-Dzongkha dictionary

Thimphu - A comprehensive English-Dzongkha dictionary, which will have over 30,000 words, is all set for release in the Bhutanese kingdom this month. Dzongkha is Bhutan's dominant language.9:46 AM on July 02

India's poll panel to assist Bhutan for 2008 elections

Thimphu - India's Election Commission will assist Bhutan in preparing for the first national elections in the Himalayan kingdom in 2008, a report Wednesday said.8:00 PM on May 24

Missing Japanese volunteer in India: police

Thimphu - A former Japanese volunteer who had completed his term in Bhutan and reportedly went missing is in India, police said Wednesday.10:45 PM on May 17