Truth unveiled
A senior minister of the Sri Lankan government has indirectly hinted that there had been mass killing of Tamil people in the final days of government-Tamil Tiger war in 2009. Power minister Champika Ranawaka has reportedly warned that 100 more Mullivaikals will be created if Tamils in Sri Lanka...
Bhutan willing to have diplomatic relations with China
Bhutan has expressed interest in establishing diplomatic relations with its northern neighbour China. In a meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Thursday, Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley expressed willingness to establish formal diplomatic ties with China at the earliest possible. Fourth King Jigme Singye, during his last years...
Bhutanese documentary in South Asian festival
A Bhutanese documentary was screened in second day of the ongoing South Asian Documentary Festival at Kuuch Khaas in Pakistan. The festival brings in a number of documentaries from across the region. The 10-minute short film “Bhutan: Land of Thunder Dragon” journeys through the chronicles of gods, goddesses, monks,...
Sri Lanka: has a dynasty born?
The Sri Lankan poll on April 8 has shaped President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the sole and undisputed power centre of the country, with his alliance getting clear majority in the parliamentary elections. The result was short of expectation that Rajapaksha would win at least 2/3 seats to execute his...