Parliament discusses Bhutanese refugee issue
The parliament in Bhutan briefly discussed the Bhutanese refugee issue on Friday’s sitting. This part of formality fulfilled by the government to inform the parliament regarding updates on Bhutanese refugee issue. Prime Minister Jigme Y Thinley addressing the parliament appreciated the initiative taken by the western countries for resettlement...
Bhutanese in Massachusetts, US hit by tornado
Hundreds of Bhutanese resettled in West Springfield, Massachusetts area, USA have become homeless after a powerful tornado hit the city on Wednesday, June 02. According to local residents, their homes and cars were damaged badly and the city officials declared their homes as unliveable and ordered them to move...
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,...
The tobacco debate
The announcement by the king to marry later this year did not heat up buzz in Bhutanese parliament this session rather the controversial law on smoking rein on. Ever since a monk was jailed for three years for carrying few packets of tobacco, the anti-tobacco activism rose sharply in...
Bans, bans and bans
An increasing number of people have started venting their frustration that Bhutan has too many unnecessary bans and restrictions. Some contentious laws have been the plastic ban, the ban on selling meat on religious days and months, the ban on commercial billboards, and of late the tobacco ban and...
ULFA leaders in Bhutanese jail
Latest news from Assam mentions that five senior leaders of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) are still under the captivity of Bhutan government. Top ULFA brass viz Major Bening Rabha, Major Ashanta Baghphukan, Major Jeeban Moran (Senior), Lt Nilu Chakravarty and second Lt Sarat Sarania alias Abhijit...