Tag: bhutan

Rise and fall of a hypocrite

The first defeat in life shattered his dreams and plans, broken down his heart and genuinely disgraced him of his personality. The long road of his plan has virtually ended. He is no other than a person who refuses to accept loss – Jigmi Thinley. The first democratically elected...

The National Assembly Elections 2013 results: PDP wins

The Peoples Democratic Party, that formed the smallest oppisition in 2008 has emerged as winner in the second parliamentary elections held on July 13. The PDP won 32 seats and former ruling party Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) won only 15 seats in 47-member lower house. DPT won no seats...

Bhutan Goes through Primary Round of National Elections: Update No.97

By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan. It should be no surprise that Bhutan went through the primary round of second National Elections on 29th May, without any major incident relating to law and order or any major violation of the election code. Credit for the smooth conduct of the elections should not...

Fourth episode of Mountain Echoes

The popular literature festival of Bhutan ‘Mountain Echoes’ is set to manifests its fourth episode in one-and-half month’s time. The festival will be held on Thimphu on 9-11 August. Sponsored by household manufacturing company USHA, the festival is an India–Bhutan Foundation Initiative to Promote Literature, Art and Culture in...

Bhutan’s road to democracy leads to China?

By Sachin Parashar NEW DELHI: There’s a new anxiety in the top echelons of New Delhi about what’s arguably India’s only friendly neighbour, Bhutan. As the hill kingdom takes another baby step in its transition from monarchy to democracy with its second parliamentary election on July 13, there’s realization...

Bhutanese activist honored on World Refugee Day

Culture » Bhutanese activist honored for teaching English to fellow refugees. By Peggy Fletcher Stack | The Salt Lake Tribune First Published Jun 22 2013 04:47 pm • Last Updated Jun 22 2013 10:59 pm If you educate a refugee woman, the ripple effect can change the destiny of...