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23 hrs ago | The Indian Express

Say cheese to king: Bhutan photo exhibit gets...

While agreements related to civil aviation and hydroelectric power are being drawn to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Bhutan, a short distance from the political offices, a celebration of relations between the two countries will take place through photographs at the National Gallery of Modern Art.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, India, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

Tue Dec 22, 2009

The Hindu

India will help Bhutan's democracy cause

FIRST VISIT: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk being welcomed by President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, India, Pratibha Patil, Manmohan Singh,

Mon Dec 21, 2009

India Gazette

Bhutan king arrives in Delhi to boost bilateral ties

India Gazette Monday 21st December, 2009 New Delhi, Dec 21 : Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk arrived here today on a six-day official visit to enhance bilateral ties.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, India, Manmohan Singh, Pratibha Patil

Sat Dec 19, 2009

Asia News Network

COPENHAGEN: Climate report identifies Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal cities at grave risk

Khulna, the southern metropolis of Bangladesh, has been identified as one of the 15 most vulnerable cities under climate change impact.

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Related Topix: Bangladesh, World News, Asia, Nepal

Fri Dec 18, 2009

Reuters

Modernising Bhutan questions where happiness lies

It is a sign of the times for Bhutan that a $9 million McKinsey consultancy report to find ways to accelerate Bhutan's economic growth has sparked soul-searching among this isolated and mostly conservative people.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, 9

Thu Dec 17, 2009

South Asian Media Net

ADB provides USD 39mn to Bhutan

THIMPHU: The Asian Development Bank is providing USD 39 million for road construction in Southern Bhutan.

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Related Topix: Asia, World News

Wed Dec 16, 2009

Malaysian National News Agency

Climatic Cracks Of Doom Surface In Green Bhutan

A Buddhist nun fills up lamps with butter and oil before the start of prayers at a nunnery in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, in this November 16, 2009 file photo.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Weather, Agriculture, Science

Tue Dec 15, 2009

Kuensel

Fat and unfit urban Bhutan

Non-Communicable Diseases 15 December, 2009 - More than half the urban Bhutanese population is overweight and about 12 percent obese, according to a health ministry survey report on the risks and prevalence of non-communicable diseases .

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Smoking, Medicine

Mon Dec 14, 2009

Kuensel

Workshop assembles blueprint

Workshop participants and observers interacting with the principal of Jigme Namgyel LSS in Thimphu Educating For GNH 14 December, 2009 - The education ministry now has a road map and an action plan to begin the process of bringing GNH values and principles into the school system starting 2010.

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Related Topix: Asia, World News

Sun Dec 13, 2009

South Asian Media Net

Bhutanese start new life in Sacramento

THIMPHU: A crowded apartment in east Sacramento became a colorful dream factory recently when Bhanu Adhikari married his childhood sweetheart, Kamala Chauhan.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Immigration Reform, World News, Asia

Sat Dec 12, 2009

Kuensel

Bhutan pledged to carbon neutrality

But what is the cost-benefit of a sound environmental policy? 12 December, 2009 - As Bhutan showcased its environmental friendly projects at the sidelines of the Copenhagen climate change conference yesterday, it also made a pledge in Thimphu, by signing a declaration, to follow and be guided by a strong sense of conservation ethics and remain a ...

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Related Topix: Asia, World News, Agriculture, Science

Fri Dec 11, 2009

The Oregonian

Guided visit reveals a lost-in-time Bhutan

December 11, 2009, 1:57PM Most visits to Bhutan either begin or end with a half-day trek up to the Taktshang Monastery, also known as the Tigers Nest.

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Related Topix: Travel, Bhutan Travel, Asia, World News

Thu Dec 10, 2009

South Asian Media Net

Bhutan sees 17 border intrusions

THIMPHU: Chinese border soldiers had intruded deep into Bhutanese territory 17 times in 2008, coming up to the Royal Bhutan Army outpost at Lharigang in the Charithang valley on each occasion, reported Bhutana s national newspaper Kuensel Dec 7. The information was submitted to the countrya s parliament by Dasho Pema Wangchuk, Secretary of ...

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Related Topix: Asia, World News

Wed Dec 09, 2009

South Asian Media Net

Bhutan observes SAARC Charter Day

THIMPHU: December 8 marks the 24th Anniversary of the founding of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation .

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Related Topix: Asia, World News

Mon Dec 07, 2009

Kuensel

Small PCO, big impact

LAYAP LINK: The public call office in Singyethang is a busy place and a blessing 6 December, 2009 - Layaps have started descending to the warmer climes of Punakha and Wangduephodrang.

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Electronics, Travel, Bhutan Travel, World News, Asia

Sun Dec 06, 2009

Kuensel

Germany provides 50,000 euros in emergency relief to Bhutan

The funds will be used for procurement and distribution of relief material for people affected by the earthquake that hit eastern Bhutan on 21 September 2009.

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Related Topix: Travel, Bhutan Travel, Asia, World News

Fri Dec 04, 2009

South Asian Media Net

Tobacco Control Bill endorsed

THIMPHU: Under the watchful gaze of the giant Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche thongdroel, the National Assembly yesterday endorsed the Tobacco Control Bill of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

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Related Topix: Asia, World News, Smoking, Medicine, Health

Kuensel

BhutanInfo website launched

BhutanInfo, which is available in both desktop and online version at www.bhutanInfo.gov.bt, is a customised version of DevInfo , a tool to monitor millennium development goals adopted by the UN systems.

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Related Topix: Asia, World News

Thu Dec 03, 2009

Kuensel

Only an idea without immediate effect

Rupee Withdrawal Plan 2 December, 2009 - Withdrawing the Indian rupee from circulation in the Bhutanese economy is just an idea and was only discussed as a part of a meeting between the government and the financial institutions, according to finance minister, Lyonpo Wangdi Norbu.

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Related Topix: Asia, World News

Tue Dec 01, 2009

TravelPod.com Recent Updates

The Difference with Wind Horse Tours 2009 - Thimphu, Bhutan

Wind Horse is an established adventure travel company providing small group journeys and personalized trips to Bhutan, India, Nepal and Tibet.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, The Difference, Travel, Bhutan Travel, World News, Asia

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