‘We exist’: A Himayalan hamlet, forgotten by Indian democracy As India braces for elections, the Totos, one of the world’s smallest tribes, have little hope that they’ll be heard. Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2024
How Canberra became a target for this age-old cultural practice Archery is not just sport for Bhutanese - it's culture. The Canberra Times · Mar 3, 2024
Bhutan's Vibrant Festivals Showcase Rich Culture And Breathtaking Landscapes Explore Bhutan's vibrant festivals, ancient rituals, and breathtaking landscapes attracting global visitors to the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Top News · Feb 24, 2024
SAFF U19 Women's Championship: India start with thumping win over Bhutan KOLKATA: The last edition had been a heartbreak for the Indian women's team as they were outplayed in the 2019 final by hosts Bangladesh. But on Friday, at BSSSMK Stadium in Dhaka, the Indian girls bid those demons adieu as they began their SAFF U19 Women's Championship campaign with a… The Times of India · Feb 3, 2024
Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets Bhutan King Wangchuck; discusses ways to deepen ‘unique ties of friendship’ Thimphu Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra visits Bhutan to strengthen ties and discuss cooperation in various areas. The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024
Foreign Secretary visits Bhutan amidst a number of moves by the government in the neighbourhood Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra visits Bhutan to discuss bilateral ties, including cooperation on projects and border talks. The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024
Bengaluru-Bhutan charter flights from April Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel will launch exclusive charter flights from Bengaluru to Paro (Bhutan) starting April 2024. The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024
Elephant alert! Human-jumbo conflict zones in Assam sport signboards Human-elephant conflict zones beyond areas adjoining the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are sporting warning signboards for the first time in Assam. Aaranyak, an Assam-based biodiversity conservation group has put up 12 signboards at strategic locations in the Udalguri, Tamulpur, and Baksa districts to ensure the safe passage of wildlife… The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024
Tshering Tobgay set to return as Bhutan PM after liberal PDP wins elections Election commission says People’s Democratic Party, led by Tobgay, won 30 seats in the 47-member parliament. Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2024
Bhutan's Tobgay To Become PM For Second Time Bhutanese voters have elected Tshering Tobgay to become prime minister for a second time after his party won nearly two-thirds of seats, the election commission said in results released Wednesday. International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024
Bhutan's Tobgay, Environmental Advocate Facing Economic Headwinds The man set to become Bhutan's new prime minister is a passionate environmental advocate and sportsman, a veteran politician in a mountain kingdom where parliamentary democracy is still young. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024
Voters begin casting ballots in Bhutan, where an economic crisis looms large Voters in Bhutan, a landlocked country in the eastern Himalayan mountain range with a population of around 800,000 people, are casting ballots to elect a new Parliament The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
Bhutan Votes As Economic Strife Hits 'National Happiness' The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan began voting Tuesday in general elections with parties vowing to tackle serious economic challenges, calling into question its longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024
Bhutan To Vote As Economic Strife Hits 'National Happiness' The picturesque Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan holds general elections on Tuesday with serious economic challenges calling into question its longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth. International Business Times · Jan 7, 2024
The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024 West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad | Data West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad. Nearly 9,500 Indians are currently lodged in prison across 89 nations.
International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024 India, China Eye Strategic Areas Bordering 'Last Barrier' Bhutan Squeezed between giant arch-rivals India and China, the landlocked mountain kingdom of Bhutan was long isolated by icy Himalayan peaks.
The Canberra Times · Dec 21, 2023 Bhutanese community rallies round family of zoo tragedy deceased There is a 6000-strong Bhutanese community is the capital.
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 Bhutan to have 1,000-sq. km. green city along Assam border ‘connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia’ Bhutan's King announces plans to build a massive "international city" in 1,000 sq. km. area, connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia.
The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023 Bhutanese author Tshering Tashi conferred with Sahitya Akademi’s Premchand Fellowship Noted Bhutanese author Tshering Tashi was conferred with the Sahitya Akademi's 'Premchand Fellowship' on December 8. He is known for his works in creative non-fiction and is co-director of Bhutan Echoes Literary Festival. He has written numerous books on Bhutan and contributes articles to newspapers and journals. After the conferment,…
The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023 The locals of Parengtar, a village on India-Bhutan border, are reviving the ancient practice of Kholey Dai Dotted with green trees, the grid-shaped, sienna-toned paddy fields of Parengtar — a quaint hamlet on the India-Bhutan border in West Bengal’s Kalimpong district — overlook the blue-grey mountains. The nip in the air and a sudden burst of activity augurs the advent of the harvest season. Villagers, mostly comprising…
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023 Takeaways on fine water, a growing trend for the privileged in a world that's increasingly thirsty Fine water is a growing category worldwide, even in water-stressed countries like India, where one company imports natural spring water that's bottled in sleek glass bottles in Bhutan
The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023 Karnataka sets up 50 stalls at 42nd India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in Delhi A total of 28 States and Union Territories are participating in the 2023 edition of IITF in addition to representatives from 13 countries including Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Oman, Egypt, Nepal, Thailand, Iran and UAE.
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2023 How social media is breathing new life into Bhutan’s unwritten local languages Dechen, 40, grew up in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Her native language was Mangdip, also known as Nyenkha, as her parents are originally from central Bhutan. She went to schools in the city, where the curriculum was predominantly taught in Dzongkha, the national language, and English.
The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023 Closer together: On the India-Bhutan talks and the plans ahead The talks by India and Bhutan are a marker of bilaterally driven regional initiatives and could change the development story of the region
The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023 Morning Digest | Polling begins for Mizoram and Chhattisgarh; India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and more From, India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity to upgrade border posts, to, Afghanistan punches above its weight in ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day