Bhutan does things differently in South Asia, and nothing illustrates this so as much as the way it has conducted its transition to democracy.In December 2007, I was driving from Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan, to Paro, a small city 50 kilometers (30 miles) south of the capital. Along the way, just before a bridge spanning the river, I noticed a small bulletin board and saw my first election posters...

Source : The New York Times | 5 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Thimpu

BHU scholars to study weather changes in SAARC countries

Statement on Climate Change in collaboration with United Nations office for Disaster Risk Reduction (has been given a task to prepare a comprehensive study of the policy, institutional landscape and resource allocation for climate change adaptations (namely Afghanistan, India, Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh."This would help the South Asian countries to develop the strategy...

Source : Times Of India | 14 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Thimpu

Bhutan: Foreign Secy to discuss India-assisted projects

Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai arrived here on Wednesday to hold consultations with senior Bhutanese officials during which status of India-assisted projects and other key bilateral issues will be discussed.Mathai is scheduled to meet the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government Lyonpo Sonam Tobgay and call on the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck apart from meeting other senior officials,...

Source : IBNLive | 36 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Thimpu

Ex-diplomat is cultural adviser to CM

Kumar's cultural adviser, a post especially created for him. The former Indian ambassador in Bhutan called on the CM on Saturday and expressed his desire to work with him.An IFS officer of 1976 batch, Verma also served in Moscow and New York where he was associated with India's permanent mission in UNO, Cyprus and Thimpu besides serving as the director of The Nehru Centre, London, the press secretary...

Source : Times Of India | 151 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Thimpu

Hindus laud Bhutan Government for supporting Durga-Puja

commended Bhutan Government for supporting annual nine-day Durga Puja celebrations in capital and largest city Thimpu, currently underway till October 24.HINDU LEADER Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, thanking the Bhutan Department of Cultural Affairs for reportedly providing support to the organizer Durga Puja Organizing Committee, called it a “step in the right direction”.According to reports,...

Source : Merinews | 242 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Thimpu

Bhutan-China boundary talks in Thimpu on Aug 10

20th round of boundary talks between Bhutan and China will be held in Bhutans capital Thimpu on August 10, Bhutanese daily, Kuensel, reported today. The vice-minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms Fu Ying, will be leading an eight-member delegation from the Peoples Republic of China, which is expected to arrive in Thimpu on August 9. Economic affairs minister, who is also the m...

Source : Webindia123 | 316 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Thimpu

Bhutan king marries his long time love

Thimpu, Oct 13 : Bhutan's young king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Thursday married his lady love Jetsun Pema, a 21-year-old commoner, in a royal ceremony here.The royal nuptials are conducted in a ritual steeped in traditional spirituality, said state-run Kuensel newspaper.The wedding was solemnized in a 17th century monastery at Punakha amid chantings of the monks and blessings.After the much...

Source : Newkerala | 616 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Thimpu

Abiogenesis charms Bhutan with Howeymusic & Bamhum

silence of the beautiful green valley of Thimpu, the capital city of Bhutan was broken with the the eruption of Howeymusic by International Indian band Abiogenesis from Dimapur, Nagaland on 15th August 2011in front of a mammoth gathering at the Clock Tower, at the heart of Thimpu from 2 pm. This was the launch of Bhutan Star season 3, the most popular reality show in Bhutan to find the best singing...

Source : Morungexpress | 669 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Thimpu

Chidambaram, Malik meet on SAARC sidelines

Thimpu/New Delhi, July 24 : Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik met on the sidelines of the SAARC Summit in Thimphu on Saturday, at the end of which the Pakistan High Commission issued a statement."The two Ministers discussed matters of mutual interest and concern. The Indian Home Minister referred to the request made by the Home Ministry of India, some of...

Source : Newkerala | 697 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Thimpu

PC rubs Pakistan's "non-state" terror excuse

India's Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday appeared to hit out at Pakistan as he said that blaming "non-state actors" for terrorism against other nations was not a valid excuse as long as militancy emanated from its soil.“As long as the territory of a country is used by non-state actors to prepare for terrorist attacks, that country owes a legal and moral responsibility to its neighbours and to...

Source : Newkerala | 697 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Thimpu