Bhutan bulldozes UNHCR
The latest revelation from UNHCR reads news about resettlement of Bhutanese refugees in seven western countries to have reached almost 49,000. For UNHCR this seems to be a glory, great achievement. Out of 48,763 resettled so far, 40,971 Bhutanese have chosen United States as their new home followed by...
Government decides against NZ job offer
The Bhutanese government decided against sending any Bhutanese to work in New Zealand farms. There was a demand for 2000 Bhutanese in New Zealand. The government said, the decision was taken because the jobs offered were for low skilled labourers. I am bit surprised if Bhutanese farmers were that...
Australia-based NRNs calls for investment friendly environment
Non-resident Nepalis (NRNs) and friends of Nepal in Australia have called for proper environment to invest in Nepal. During a consultation organised by the embassy of Nepal and its consulate in Victoria on Saturday to mark the 50th anniversary of Nepal-Australia bilateral relations and promote Nepal Tourism Year 2011,...
Bhutan on a test drive
Now it’s time for the western governments to see cunning character of Bhutan. Despite agreement to take some of its exiled citizens while many might go for resettlement, Bhutan government has to far shown no interests in resuming dialogue with Nepal. Western countries representatives, especially the US, officials visiting...
WITH HUMILITY ON YOUR DOORSTEP
By Akash Much like the father in ‘The Parable of the Prodigal Son’, if King Khesar were to invite with open hands everyone that was a citizen of that tiny Himalayan Kingdom prior to the 1990 uprising – Bhutan could thrive in the community of nations. Dear Mr Bunting,...
Poland-Bhutan Friendship
Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck on May 25 took part in the official inauguration of the Poland-Bhutan Friendship Society. While in Poland, she is also promoting the Polish language edition of her book – Of Rainbows and Clouds. The book contains the biography of her father Yab Ugyen...