Bhutan gears up for polls, India`s fuel subsidy cut an issue

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 20:07

Bhutan has a tri-cameral Parliament of the King, National Council and the National Assembly.

Will talk fuel subsidy with new govt: India to Bhutan

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 20:00

India assured Bhutan that it will not make it "suffer" and will proceed on gas and kerosene subsidy in "full consultation" with new government there & maintained "careful accounting" was required.

Bhutan to seal border in Assam for 24 hrs

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 21:33

In view of the general elections in Bhutan, the international border with Assam will be sealed for 24 hours from July 12 evening.

SAARCLAW & SAARC CJs conference focus on child protection

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 00:37

Top judges from eight SAARC member nations began discussion on constitutional guarantees available to children in the South Asian region.

Bhutan preparing for first stage of key elections

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 13:52

Bhutanese are taking part in elections in the country to determine which party will form the government.

Bhutan polls to be held on July 13

Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013, 12:04

Elections for Bhutan`s lower house, the National Assembly, will take place July 13, the authorities said.

Bhutan begins electing new Parliament

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 11:26

The tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan begins electing a new parliament on Tuesday for only the second time in its history, five years after the Buddhist monarchy gave up its absolute power.

12-hour blockade for water affects Indo-Bhutan business

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 23:41

People of Chamurchi in Jalpaiguri district bordering Bhutan on Monday blocked a key road for 12 hours demanding water.

SSB DG reviews security along Indo-Bhutan border

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 14:54

Sashastra Seema Bal director general Arun Chaudhary has taken stock of the security scenario along the Indo-Bhutan border.

GRP foils bid to take 62 people to Bhutan illegally

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 17:16

Timely intervention by the district administration and Government Railway Police stopped 62 people from being taken illegally to Bhutan Monday on the promise of providing jobs.

China to finish Tibet rail line close to Indian border soon

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:28

China will finish its rail network in Tibet up to Xigaze near Indian border by next year, allowing its military to move men and material besides beefing up transportation in Himalayan region.