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Bhutan: The valley of peace and tranquility - 20 Mar 2009
Possibly Bhutan is the SAARC nation where peace and tranquility live in. Except... be mentioned as conflict. Bhutan, situated in the Great Himalayan range, has deep green... of the land. In contrary to the other volatile nations of South Asia, Bhutan

Bhutan: Dawn of Democracy - 24 Mar 2008
The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan votes for peoples power as the first ever... of Bhutan parliament or the National Assembly will have now people’s...) and Bhutan Harmony Party or the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) are striving for mileage

India-Bhutan car rally, a 'long-drive' for friendship - 05 Mar 2009
Silliguri (WB), Mar 5 (ANI): The second India-Bhutan friendship car rally kick started in West Bengal on Wednesday. Jointly organised by Indo Bhutan Friendship Car Rally Association and India-Bhutan Foundation, the main aim

India commits to help Bhutan, by all means - 17 May 2008
Fostering Indo-Bhutan pre-independence close and strong relationship to a new... to the landlocked Bhutan announced a number of measures seeking further... foreign leader to address the first democratic Parliament of Bhutan, Dr. Singh

Bhutan crowns new king - 06 Nov 2008
Thimpu, Nov 6 (IANS) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Thursday became the world's youngest reigning monarch as he was adorned with Bhutan's traditional Raven Crown at an ornate coronation ceremony here. Sounds of giant gongs

Patil heads to Bhutan Wednesday for coronation - 03 Nov 2008
Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk as the fifth king of Bhutan. 'The visit of the president at this significant moment in Bhutan's history will further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Bhutan,' the external affairs ministry said

Michael Fox finds happiness in Bhutan - 01 Apr 2009
in the 'Back to The Future' series, found happiness in Bhutan. A trip there even... about optimism in Bhutan, reports contactmusic.com.    Fox was stunned... of Bhutan) really are (the happiest people). It's amazing. They're just

Adding a new dimension to Indo-Bhutan mutual ties - 16 May 2008
India and Bhutan being a close ally is now ready to begin a new chapter... 16-17 to the nascent democratic country Bhutan, is sought to increase further..., “We have traditionally enjoyed a unique relationship with Bhutan

Patil arrives in Bhutan for king's coronation - 05 Nov 2008
-day visit to attend the coronation of Bhutan's fifth king Jigme Khesar Namgyel... ceremonies.   The Gandhis have been invited by Bhutan's royal family... minister Jawaharlal Nehru visited Bhutan riding a yak nearly half a century ago

Bhutan PM calls for greater cooperation with India - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Bhutan's first democratically elected Prime Minister, Jigmi Y. Thinley, today called for greater cooperation between India and Bhutan... and dimensions. We should be able to not only promote Bhutan development

India, the largest trade and development partner of Bhutan - 19 Jan 2009
continues to be the largest trade and development partner of Bhutan.  During... Wangchuk, he informed that the trade between India and Bhutan has grown... in 2007-2008. In 2007-08, while India's export to Bhutan was US $ 86.69 million

President Patil reaches Bhutan, given colourful reception - 05 Nov 2008
Thimphu (Bhutan), Nov 05 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil, who is on a four-day visit to Bhutan to attend the coronation ceremony of Jigme Khesar Namgyel... at this significant moment in Bhutan's history will further strengthen bilateral

Indian PM to address first Parliament of Bhutan - 14 May 2008
During his two-day visit to Himalayan kingdom, Bhutan commencing from May 16... absolute to a constitutional monarchy to democracy. Elections in Bhutan for the constitution of democratic Parliament were held on March 24 this year. The Bhutan

Jigme Khesar crowned as fifth king of Bhutan - 06 Nov 2008
the youngest sovereign of the Himalayan kingdom after adorning the Bhutan's Raven Crown at a lavish coronation ceremony. He became the first king of democratic Bhutan... become remarkable day for Bhutan as on this morning at 08:31a.m (local time

Bhutan seeks medical college in collaboration with AIIMS - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Bhutan has sought India's cooperation for setting up... of Bhutan raised the issue of setting up of medical college in the context of ongoing... two hospitals in Bhutan.  Dr. Ramadoss mentioned that he met the Health

Celebrations in Bhutan as new king is crowned - 06 Nov 2008
was adorned with Bhutan's Raven Crown at an ornate coronation ceremony here. Sounds... President Pratibha Patil and Congress president Sonia Gandhi, and Bhutan Prime... of the new king.   Bhutan will enjoy three days of national celebrations

India agrees to revitalise credit facility for Bhutan - 01 Jan 2008
facility for Bhutan, enhancing the amount to Rs.400 crores.  This was agreed... would be drawn on favorable terms by the Royal Government of Bhutan, as and when... commitment to assist Bhutan in its socio-economic development programmes

Highway connecting Assam-Bhutan border to be road to prosperity - 07 Mar 2009
that the national highway connecting Pathsala town in Assam to Bhutan border... Pathsala town of Barpeta district to Bhutan Border passing through Baksa... Bhutan connection has been made. We are hoping that a check post and a custom

Hong Kong showbiz couple to web in Bhutan - 01 Jan 2008
Kuala Lumpur, July 17 (ANI): Hong Kong showbiz couple Tony Leung and Carina Lau will be getting married in the Buddhist kingdom Bhutan on July 20. ... of having a baby.  Bhutan is located amid the eastern end of the Himalayan

Democratisation in Bhutan, country witnesses first-ever election - 25 Mar 2008
Turning towards democracy from monarchy, the Himalayan Kingdom, Bhutan on March... announced today that Bhutan Peace and Prosperity Party had swept 44 out of total 47... in the election. Bhutan Peace and Prosperity Party originally known as Druk Phuensum

Bhutan's Prime Minister to visit India tomorrow - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Bhutan's first democratically elected Prime Minister... to India and Bhutan. The issue came up during Dr. Singh's recent visit to Bhutan... resources that Bhutan possesses. As of now the identified techno-commercially

Bhutan's Prime Minister to arrive in India today - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Bhutan's first democratically elected Prime Minister... Project to India and Bhutan. The issue came up during Dr. Singh's recent visit to Bhutan. The Tala power project, which was commissioned on March 30, 2007

'Prince charming' is now king of Bhutan - 06 Nov 2008
became the world's youngest reigning monarch of the newest democracy of Bhutan.... He has sought to lift the 'Gross National Happiness' of Bhutan by preserving... completing his basic education in Bhutan, Khesar studied abroad at Phillips

Bhutan's Prime Minister arrives in India (Lead:) - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Bhutan's first democratically elected Prime Minister... Hydropower Project to India and Bhutan.  The Tala power project, which... of the estimated 30,000-megawatt of hydro-power resources that Bhutan possesses. As of now

Bhutan's 'Nelson Mandela' driven to Nepal refugee camp - 15 Nov 2008
was released from prison after 17 years by the Bhutan government this month, has been... Rai, dubbed the Nelson Mandela of Bhutan by Nepal's media for his long imprisonment, comes after the coronation of a new king and Bhutan's well-publicised

Bhutan jails refugee reporter for over 7 years - 21 Jan 2009
by the royal government of Bhutan even as the party in question denied having any links with him. Shantiram Acharya, who used to work for the Bhutan Reporter... in Nepal, received the sentencing by Bhutan's high court for being allegedly

Prisoners begin fast unto death in Bhutan - 09 Mar 2009
begun a fast unto death in Bhutan's Chemgang Central Jail from Monday, a media... rights activists of Nepali origin have begun the protest after the Bhutan...;Acharya, who wrote for The Bhutan Reporter, a monthly published in exile in Nepal

L&T bags Rs.12.45 bn Bhutan dam project - 01 Apr 2009
Punatsangchhu-I hydroelectric Project in Bhutan. The project is being set up... constituted through an agreement between the governments of India and Bhutan, a company... River, about 80 km from the Bhutan capital Thimphu.    Under

Nepal snubs Bhutan over royal coronation - 09 Nov 2008
neighbour Bhutan over the much-acclaimed three-day coronation ceremony of the Druk... kingdom like Bhutan, held a historic election this year driven by anti-monarchy... family.  While Nepal's ruling Maoist party regards Bhutan a feudal

India grants Bhutan, Maldives Rs.13.7 bn additional aid - 19 Dec 2008
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India has granted Bhutan and the Maldives Rs.1,370...;Of this, Rs.900 crore (Rs.9 billion) will go to Bhutan in two tranches, while Rs.470... Manmohan Singh.   'Bhutan will get an assistance package of Rs.600

Bhutan PM to hold talks with Manmohan Singh - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Bhutan's first democratically elected Prime Minister... discussion on developing Tala Hydropower Project to India and Bhutan. The Tala power... that Bhutan possesses. As of now the identified techno-commercially feasible potential

Parkinson's disease sufferer Michael J. Fox found solace in Bhutan - 01 Apr 2009
disease, has revealed that his symptoms eased while he was in Bhutan to shoot a new documentary. Bhutan has been dubbed the happiest place on earth...;The 'Back To The Future' star visited Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan to film a segment

Security alert in Bhutan after Maoists kill four rangers - 01 Jan 2009
Thimphu, Jan 1 (IANS) Bhutan has sounded a massive security alert after... Maoist guerrillas, officials here said Thursday. A Royal Bhutan Police spokesman said the explosion took place near Singye village in the southern Bhutan

Satluj Jal Vidyut gets hydroelectric projects in Bhutan - 06 Oct 2008
in Himachal Pradesh, will set up two power projects in Bhutan, the company's top... hydroelectric projects, one at Wangchu and another at Kholangchu, in Bhutan,' H.K.... Bhutan had visited the Nathpa-Jhakri project site and wanted similar projects

Satluj Jal Vidyut gets hydroelectric projects in Bhutan - 01 Jan 2008
in Himachal Pradesh, will set up two power projects in Bhutan, the company's top... hydroelectric projects, one at Wangchu and another at Kholangchu, in Bhutan,' H.K.... Bhutan had visited the Nathpa-Jhakri project site and wanted similar projects

Indian troupe performs for Bhutan King on his coronation - 07 Nov 2008
king of Bhutan. The troupe performed to the beats of over 30 Manipuri... history and that monarchy would strengthen the democatisation of Bhutan.  

SAARC summit: Toss-up between Nepal, Bhutan as host likely - 24 Mar 2009
Dhaka, March 24 (IANS) There is likely to be a toss-up between Nepal and Bhutan... Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Bhutan, which has never hosted... minister's press secretary Abul Kalam Azad.    Bhutan has offered

Bhutan PM holds discussion on hydropower, tourism with Shinde, Soni - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Bhutan's first democratically elected Prime Minister... and Bhutan. The Tala power project, which was commissioned on March 30, 2007... resources that Bhutan possesses. As of now the identified techno-commercially

India names envoys to Germany, Bhutan - 09 Mar 2009
, currently ambassador to Bhutan, has been appointed the next envoy to Germany. He...;  Vyas will be succeeded in Bhutan by Pavan K. Varma, the director general

India, Bhutan decides to expand and diversify relations - 01 Jan 2008
and most generous country for assisting Bhutan in its development efforts, Thinley

Druk Air to fly to West Bengal's Bagdogra from April 18 - 04 Apr 2009
Gangtok, April 4 (IANS) Bhutan's flagship carrier Druk Air will launch a new flight April 18 connecting Bagdogra in West Bengal with Paro in Bhutan and Thai capital Bangkok, it was announced here Saturday. An Airbus A-319 aircraft

River water sharing needs regional approach: Bangladeshi experts - 22 Mar 2009
as Nepal and Bhutan, Bangladeshi experts have said. Speaking on the eve...;Speaking on the Awami League government's plan to involve India, Nepal and Bhutan... and energy will be ensured. Nepal and Bhutan come when they find that an integrated

BIMSTEC officials meet PM - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Officials from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri... Foreign Advisor Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Bhutan Foreign Minister Lyonpo Ugyen... includes the countries including Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri-Lanka, Thailand

When jumbos helped rangers bring back rhinos on the run - 01 Jan 2008
the latter strayed into the villages along the Indo-Bhutan Border in the Dooars... in India skirting the Bhutan border. The mother rhino and its calf were... of Bhutan. Game Rangers and other forest guards were in Lal Basti village

Awami League promises south Asian task force on terrorism - 12 Dec 2008
Dhaka, Dec 12 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League (AL) promised initiative on a south Asian task force on terrorism and friendly ties with immediate neighbours India, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar in its election manifesto unveiled Friday. 

India U-16 boys make the grade for AFC championship - 08 Nov 2007
, which is to be held in 2008. India convincingly outscored Bhutan 4-0 in their last... of 3-0 before last night's 4-0 victory against Bhutan. Hosts Saudi Arabia finished

Made in India EVMs in demand abroad - 06 Apr 2009
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Bhutan got them for its elections last year and Nepal has acquired them too. Indian-made Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) are making...;According to K.S. Rajasekhara Rao, chairman of ECIL, in the Bhutan elections last

Council of Ministers express optimism about SAARC Summit outcome - 01 Jan 2008
Colombo, July 31 (ANI): Foreign Ministers of the eight SAARC nations - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka - today expressed optimism about the outcome of the 15th SAARC Summit to be held here

ESPN Star Sports powers up wrestling action for fans in South Asia - 01 Jan 2008
, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives. 

World leaders wish Manmohan Singh a speedy recovery - 25 Jan 2009
recovery of Dr.Singh. The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk has... King said that the Central Monk Body of Bhutan is holding special prayers...," the message from the Bhutan king said. The Prime Minister of Bhutan

Fake currency racket busted in Uttar Pradesh - 01 Jan 2008
collecting fake currency from Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh and had been

Bogmati turns a favourite tourist destination in Assam - 18 Feb 2009
area in particular is nature lovers' paradise.  Located at the Indo-Bhutan... of the Bhutan border. Today, it is a hotspot for picnickers, thronging from remote places...' river, which originates from Bhutan Hills and flows through two ridges

Security high on Nepalese border, govt suspects Maoists-Naxalite coordination - 18 Jun 2007
with Nepal and Bhutan. Inspector-General of Police (North Bengal) R.J.S. Nawla... of guarding the borders with Nepal and Bhutan, and the West Bengal police... along borders with Nepal and Bhutan.” Intelligence officials privy

Get well soon, Zardari tells PM - 25 Jan 2009
Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan.  Manmohan Singh is recuperating at the All

Prachanda to attend BIMSTEC conference in Delhi - 10 Nov 2008
and South East Asia, which includes Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri-Lanka

Prachanda to attend BIMSTEC conference in Delhi - 12 Nov 2008
and South East Asia, which includes Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri-Lanka

Nepal Foreign Minister in India for BIMSTEC moot - 01 Jan 2008
Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri-Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar. Yadav

Foreign Ministers of BIMSTEC countries to meet today - 01 Jan 2008
including Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri-Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar. (ANI

BMISTEC leaders arrive in New Delhi ahead of summit - 12 Nov 2008
Minister Manmohan Singh, Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley, Prime Minister of Bhutan, Thein..., Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri-Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar. In 1999 only six areas

Pakistan tops in violence among South Asian countries - 01 Jan 2008
various cities, killing six people. The same was the situation in Bhutan, where one... blast in Bhutan occurred in Punakha city on March 17. In Sri Lanka, a total

What is BIMSTEC? (Fact File) - 13 Nov 2008
, Bhutan and Nepal. It acts as a bridge between South Asia and Southeast Asia... and Bhutan became its members in 2003.   - Thailand hosted the first

Gogoi calls for halting Bangladeshi illegal migration - 01 Jan 2008
, Nepal and Bhutan. "We share border with Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

Central plans promise to make North East hub of S.E. Asia - 01 Jan 2008
, Vietnam, Arab League, Bhutan and Czech Republic, also attended the summit.  ..., an entrepreneur from Bhutan said: "We have similarity in culture and nature. So there will be a lot of scope in tourism. The people who come to Bhutan will also visit

Women still denied voting rights - 12 May 2007
electoral system at present. The remaining countries are Bhutan, Lebanon, Saudi... it is seldom observed. These are Bhutan and Lebanon. There is no law restriction but conventional obstacles make it difficult for the women to vote. In Bhutan

Ramadoss to inaugurate regional workshop on illicit trade in tobacco products today - 01 Jan 2008
- Bangladesh, Burma, Bhutan, China, Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, Indonesia

MoU with Oman and Indonesia approved - 20 Dec 2008
assistance for Bhutan's Tenth Plan (July 2008 - June 2013) by Rs. 600 crores

BSNL cuts international call rates to Saarc countries - 02 Nov 2008
and landline, to make calls to Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Bhutan

BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers preparing greater trade, connectivity agenda ahead of summit - 12 Nov 2008
, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Thailand.  Thursday's Second BIMSTEC

Nepal eves write new 'Chak de' script in cricket - 23 Dec 2008
, vanquishing Bhutan, Bangladesh, Singapore and China. 

Nobel prize winner Yunas calls for strengthening micro economic system - 31 Mar 2009
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Official level discussions begins at 15th SAARC Summit - 01 Jan 2008
in 1985, by the Heads of State or Governments of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India

Need for collective action among SAARC countries: Navtej Sarna - 01 Jan 2008
Lanka and Pakistan. Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives and Bhutan are also the member

Police detain 110 party crowds in Bangalore - 08 Mar 2009
origin. One woman was from Tanzania; one from Bhutan and two belonged to Iran

India removes 264 items from its Sensitive List for the LDCs under SAFTA - 01 Jan 2008
was founded in 1985, by the Heads of State or Governments of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India

India rallies past Iraq - 01 Nov 2007
and Bhutan on November 11. Iraq went ahead in the 29th minute through Al Nuami, while

SAARC Conference among Home Ministerâ??s begins in New Delhi - 23 Oct 2007
, which also included Nepal, Maldives and Bhutan, agreed on various areas..., Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives and Bhutan. In April 2007, Afghanistan

Sri Lanka tops in petrol price in South Asia - 14 Dec 2008
in India, Rs.80 in Pakistan, Rs.95 in Bhutan, Rs.73 in the Maldives and Rs.120... diesel at around Rs.75 a litre, Pakistan at less than Rs.70 and Bhutan at Rs.45.

Vice-President Ansari to inaugurate 4th NE Business Summit tomorrow - 01 Jan 2008
" with special reference to Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos..., Myanmar, Vietnam, Czech Republic, Arab League and Bhutan, Special Thai

Vice-President Ansari to inaugurate 4th NE Business Summit today - 01 Jan 2008
to Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam..., Vietnam, Czech Republic, Arab League and Bhutan, Special Thai Investment Session

India calls for synergy through energy - 01 Jan 2008
is helping develop the hydel resources in the region the Ramesh said that Bhutan and India are now working together to develop 10,000 Mw of capacity in Bhutan

BIMSTEC leaders to discuss terror, trade, transport - 12 Nov 2008
, Thailand and Bhutan on a wide range of issues aimed at intensifying intra-regional... Prime Minister Thein Sein, Bhutan's Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley, Sri Lanka's..., Nepal and Bhutan amongst the BIMSTEC members could be highly attractive,' said

Assam tourism boasts of wildlife - but not facilities - 29 Dec 2008
with trucks and private vehicles from adjoining Bhutan allowed through the park... Bhutan that requires travelling through Assam and hence Bhutanese vehicles

Scientists start regional network to study earthquakes in Himalayas - 02 Apr 2009
and Himalayan region besides adjoining countries of Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar... India and neighbouring countries Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.  

SAARC meet: Combat terrorism the core issue - 07 Dec 2007
road corridors and extending the rail link on the border with Bhutan. SAARC.... The current Secretary General belongs to Bhutan whose tenure will be expired in April

Global crunch to dominate the second BIMSTEC meet - 13 Nov 2008
, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal—are also expected to find... and the name of the grouping was changed to BIMSTEC. Nepal and Bhutan were awarded

Road Connectivity projects among SAARC nations - 01 Sep 2007
emphasised the connectivity of SAARC capitals. India and Bhutan and Sri Lanka...). Then a network of Thimpu to Kolkata passing through Phuentsholing ( Bhutan)/Jaigon

Pakistan must fulfill its anti-terror commitments, says Manmohan - 01 Jan 2008
unpunished."  The Heads of State or Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India

Nepal witnesses flurry of visits by foreign envoys - 25 Nov 2008
now since their eviction by the Bhutan government.  In December

Koirala starts bilateral meetings with SAARC leaders - 01 Jan 2008
and Bhutan. (ANI) 

Indian, Pakistani students, rights officials meet in Nepal - 01 Dec 2008
are taking part in the talks, while Afghanistan and Bhutan were absent. 

Tackle smaller SAARC issues first: experts - 01 Apr 2009
and Bhutan.    Bangladesh lawmaker Rashed Khan Menon underlined

'Mahatma Gandhi India's gift to the world' - 06 Oct 2008
, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, the Embassy of India and the Gandhi Memorial

Rhinos stray out of forest and enter a village in West Bengal - 01 Jan 2008
). The village Lalbasti, located along the India-Bhutan border happens

High alert sounded in Sikkim, north West Bengal - 30 Oct 2008
borders with Nepal and Bhutan, have also been asked to increase vigil.  

Descendant of Lao royalty sells family jewels for charity - 22 Jan 2009
from Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal and Vietnam to pursue religious studies

Asian rights body urges BIMSTEC to reject Myanmar as chair - 13 Nov 2008
of India, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar is holding

After Pashupatinath, Bhagavad Gita is targeted in Nepal - 23 Jan 2009
are an ethnic community of Mongoloid origin who can also be found in Bhutan

Rajapaksa to brief Indian leaders on devolution process - 09 Nov 2008
. It comprises India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Myanmar and Thailand

Infrastructure in Assam gets a fillip through rural road links - 16 Mar 2009
of Assam. This area bordering Bhutan in the northwest, falls under

Manmohan Singh seen as a problem solver in world economic circle - 13 Nov 2008
, Pakistan Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, because these are the countries that really