Bhutan's happiness rises, but new challenges emerge
The Malay Mail : MY : NEW DELHI, Nov 3 — Bhutanese people are getting happier as living standards improve, but social isolation is increasing in the remote kingdom that famously prioritises Gross...
View ArticleBhutanese getting more sleep, lifting happiness index - PM
Reuters : US : NEW DELHI - People in Bhutan are happier now than they were five years ago according to a survey of social wellbeing released by the tiny Himalayan kingdom that, among other things,...
View ArticleCargo truck reaches Tripura from Kolkata via Dhaka
BDNews24 : BD : A cargo vehicle from West Bengal has reached Tripura via Bangladesh for the first time as part of Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal sub-regional initiative for seamless movement of goods.
View ArticleFirst cargo truck reaches Tripura from Kolkata via Dhaka
Yahoo! News : US : Agartala, Nov 4 : The first cargo vehicle from West Bengal to Tripura via Bangladesh reached here yesterday. The trial run was launched on November 1 at Kolkata as part of the...
View ArticleSSB cancels Diwali leave of officers along Nepal, Bhutan border
Zee News : IN : Border guarding force SSB has cancelled Diwali leave of its officers commanding battalions deployed along the Indo-Nepal border in view of the prevailing situation in the neighbouring...
View ArticleBhutan's Legendary Fourth King Turns 60
Global Voices : US : "Thank you Your Majesty,.... For being the role model with the hallmark of simplicity For being a far sighted and visionary leader"
View ArticlePM Modi extends birthday greetings to Bhutanese King
Yahoo! News : US : New Delhi, Nov. 11 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished former Bhutanese King Jigme Singye Wangchuck on his 60th birthday.
View ArticleBhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to Visit India Tomorrow
NDTV : IN : Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay will visit India from tomorrow to attend a conclave in Goa and meet top Indian leaders, it was announced in Thimphu today.
View ArticleBhutan King, Queen expect 1st child, heir to the Golden Throne
Zee News : IN : King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has announced that he and his wife are expecting their first child, the heir to the Golden Throne, leading to celebrations in the Kingdom.
View ArticleChina smash 12 past hapless Bhutan in World Cup rout
BangkokPost : TH : HONG KONG - China hammered 12 unanswered goals past hapless Bhutan on Thursday as they ramped up their World Cup qualifying hopes with their biggest win in 15 years.
View ArticleSubir Gokarn appointed executive director at IMF
Times Of India : IN : Gokaran will represent India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan on the Washington-based IMF's Executive Board.
View ArticleWorld Cup qualifying: China hit 12 past Bhutan as Aussies, Japan, South Korea...
The Malay Mail : MY : HONG KONG, Nov 13 — China hammered 12 unanswered goals past hapless Bhutan yesterday as they ramped up their World Cup qualifying hopes with their biggest win in 15 years....
View ArticleBus services linking Bangladesh, India with Nepal, Bhutan to begin soon:...
BDNews24 : BD : New passenger and cargo bus services linking Bangladesh and India with Nepal and Bhutan will begin âsoonâ, Bangladeshâs foreign minister has said.
View ArticleBuddhist practitioners pledge to protect environment at 6th Khoryug Conference
Yahoo! News : US : By Akhilesh Bharati Dharamshala, Nov.13 :Buddhist practitioners have pledged to protect the environment while participating in the 6th Khoryug Conference being held here. Kun Kyong,...
View ArticleMonasteries to be awarded for environmental conservation work: 17th Karmapa
Yahoo! News : US : Dharamsala, Nov. 15 : Tibetan spiritual leader, the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorjee, said today that an environmental award would be given to monasteries or nunneries that are...
View ArticleSri Lanka, Bhutan to establish air links, deepen bilateral cooperation
ColomboPage.com : LK : Nov 16, Colombo: Sri Lanka and Bhutan today agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in education, health, aviation, trade and tourism among others as the two countries concluded...
View ArticleBhutan king makes royal baby announcement
Stuff : NZ : Congratulations from citizens of the "happiest country on Earth" have poured in on social media for the Bhutanese royal couple, following the happy news that the queen is expecting a son.
View ArticleBhutan king makes royal baby announcement
Stuff : NZ : Congratulations from citizens of the "happiest country on Earth" have poured in for the Bhutanese royal family, following the happy news that the queen is expecting a son.
View ArticleQatar first to qualify for Asian Cup, Iran win
Yahoo! News : US : By Patrick Johnston SINGAPORE - Qatar became the first side to book a spot at the 2019 Asian Cup and the next round of 2018 World Cup qualifiers on a busy Tuesday that showcased the...
View ArticleCurrency swap in Saarc region extended till 2017
Yahoo! News : US : New Delhi, Nov 18 The union cabinet on Wednesday approved extending currency swap for Saarc member countries by two years up to November 14, 2017. "The union cabinet, chaired by...
View Article