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  • bhutan asks india to expedite development of more hydro

    Bhutan asks India to expedite development of more hydro power projects

    Nov 06, 2013, 10:29 PM IST

    New Delhi: Terming India as a ‘partner', Bhutan today said it should expedite the development of a few more hydro projects in the next couple of years and invited Indian companies to explore the possibility

  • know facts about bhutan the world s happiest country

    Know facts about Bhutan, the world's "happiest" country

    World | Oct 19, 2013, 06:50 AM IST

    New Delhi: Bhutan, a landlocked country in the Himalayas, is known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon".In 2008, Bhutan made the transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy and held its first general election. Bhutan

  • 8 bhutanese soldiers killed in explosion

    8 Bhutanese soldiers killed in explosion

    World | Sep 02, 2013, 04:44 PM IST

    Thimphu: At least eight Bhutanese soldiers were reportedly killed and about 10 more injured today in an explosion while they were disposing of old ammunition.  The incident occurred this morning near the Indian Military Training

  • india announces rs 5 000 crore for bhutan

    India announces Rs 5,000 crore for Bhutan

    World | Aug 31, 2013, 08:43 PM IST

    New Delhi: India today announced an aid of Rs 5,000 crore, including a special package of Rs 500 crore, for Bhutan as part of commitment to its continued socio-economic development, a move that assumes significance

  • rupee shortage loan crunch hit bhutan government

    Rupee shortage, loan crunch hit Bhutan government

    World | Jul 30, 2013, 06:52 PM IST

    Thimphu, Jul 30:  Bhutan faces many challenges, including rupee shortage and national loans, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has said as he asked the new government to address the key issues while strengthening democracy. “I

  • bhutan opposition wins parliamentary elections

    Bhutan opposition wins parliamentary elections

    World | Jul 14, 2013, 10:09 AM IST

    Guwahati, Jul 14: Bhutan's main opposition party, which campaigned on developing stronger ties with neighbor India, has won a majority of seats in parliamentary elections and will take over power in the tiny Himalayan nation.The

  • bhutan appeals to india to restore subsidies on lpg kerosene

    Bhutan appeals to India to restore subsidies on LPG, kerosene

    India | Jul 06, 2013, 07:41 AM IST

    New Delhi, July 6:  Bhutan has requested India to restore subsidies on LPG and kerosene immediately. Five days ago, India withdrew all subsidy on cooking gas and kerosene being provided to Bhutan. This has led

  • china pak bhutan to provide inputs on water flow in india

    China, Pak, Bhutan to provide inputs on water flow in India

    India | Jul 08, 2012, 05:45 PM IST

    Shillong, Jul 8: China, Pakistan and neighbouring Bhutan have agreed to provide information on water levels of rivers flowing into India, inputs that could help lessen casualty from floods, union Minister of State for Water

  • china bhutan agree to establish diplomatic ties

    China, Bhutan agree to establish diplomatic ties

    World | Jun 22, 2012, 09:12 PM IST

    Beijing, Jun 22: Meeting for the first time, Prime Ministers of China and Bhutan have agreed to establish diplomatic relations and resolve their border dispute.  Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and his Bhutanese counterpart Jigmi Y

  • india seek first win in saff championships

    India Seek First Win In SAFF Championships

    Football | Dec 04, 2011, 08:32 PM IST

    New Delhi, Dec 4: After a lacklustre show in their campaign opener, hosts India would need to address their finishing woes if they desire to register their first win in the tournament when they take

  • bhutan king seals wedding with royal kiss

    Bhutan King Seals Wedding With Royal Kiss

    World | Oct 15, 2011, 01:41 PM IST

    Thimphu, Oct 15: Bhutan's dashing King walked hand-in-hand with his beautiful bride and turned his romantic self inside out, publicly kissing the Queen not once but thrice, throwing the people at his wedding reception here

  • royal couple walks to capital thousands greet on way

    Royal Couple 'Walks' To Capital; Thousands Greet On Way

    World | Oct 14, 2011, 10:42 PM IST

    Thimphu, Oct 14: Bhutan's newly married Royal Couple waded through a sea of people during their 13-hour journey today from the ancient city of Punakha to capital Thimphu, covering most of the 71 km distance

  • bhutan king set to marry commoner rahul likely to attend

    Bhutan King Set To Marry Commoner; Rahul Likely To Attend Event

    World | Oct 12, 2011, 06:08 PM IST

    Thimphu, Oct 12: Bhutan's popular King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is set to tie the knot with India-educated commoner Jetsun Pema at a Buddhist ceremony tomorrow, a watershed event for the tiny nation which is

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