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Kathmandu, September 12, 2025 – In a historic development, Nepal has appointed its first female Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, following
By Ram Karki I reflect on the just-concluded three-day high-profile conference of the Bhutan Innovation Forum with concern. The outcome
The People’s Democratic Party has written to the Auditor General asking for an opportunity to clarify and justify the audit
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Bhutan’s economy to grow by 5.5 % this year. In a report released
By Nanda Bhandari (Nimesh) In an impressive display of cultural pride and diversity, the Association of Bhutanese in Australia (ABA)
By Ram Karki The much-hyped three-day-long Bhutan Innovation Forum is kickstarting today, 1 October 2024, at Paro Bhutan. Several Nobel
Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB) has launched a fundraiser to help Madhukar Magar who
A University of Massachusetts Amherst study is seeking ways to improve mental health among resettled Bhutanese in western Massachusetts. Kalpana
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Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB) has asked the Government of Bhutan to take urgent measures for the welfare
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Late Kishor Rai from the eyes of Bhutanese Refugee camp founders: Mr Gauri Shankhar Nirola and Mr Ram Karki. Another
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Bhutan U-19 women’s team on lost to Nepal U-19 by four wickets in the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup
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The six-year-old Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, the youngest crown prince in the world, is already taking on public duties
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Bhutan is facing shortages of essential food items and fuels – the pinch felt across the world following disruption in
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On 13 May 2022, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded consultation with Bhutan. Prior to the
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The Bhutan Watch has launched its fourth edition of the Status of Human Rights in Bhutan. The annual report chronicles
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Bhutan released six political prisoners on 6 April, who had been languishing in the Chemgang Central Prison for decades. Global Campaign for the Release of Political
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In a major shake of the Bhutanese bureaucratic history, Royal Civil Service Commission has terminated 44 executed level officials, who
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