Bhutan News

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