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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...

The seventh session of the parliament (National Assembly and National Council) has begun in capital on May 20. Not all people know what the political leaders will be discussing during this session, which runs till July 8. As expected, the parliamentary schedule does not mention anything about the agenda...

Year 2011 is the year for royal weddings around globe. Having recently witnessed the marriage of British Prince William and Kate Middleton, watchers are anxiously awaiting matrimony of Monaco’s Prince Albert with Charlene Wittstock and Zara Phillips (the daughter of Britain’s Princess Anne) with Mike Tindall this July. In...

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...

By Milana Vulovic Bhutanese Australian co-production The Container has been chosen for the Short Film Corner of the Cannes Film Festival. Set in 1980s Bhutan and based on director Jamyang Dorji’s unique set of experiences, The Container illustrates a mother’s persistent devotion to her child. With baby in arms,...

The election commission of Bhutan has postponed the election of the local government Schedule for May 21 following a direction issued by King. King Jigme Khesar issued order to postpone the election after several LG elections aspirants complained about commission’s decision not to allow them contest the elections saying...