The sanctuary is located in the easternmost part of Bhutan, covering 650 sq km. (Photo: The Hindu) In yet another new move to claim land in Bhutan, China opposed funding to a project for the Sakteng …
Beijing now bullies Bhutan
China stakes claim to tracts in east of the country that include the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary adjoining Arunachal Pradesh …
China doubles down on claims on eastern Bhutan boundary
Days after Bhutan sent China a demarche protesting Chinese claims to the Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in Eastern Bhutan, Beijing has doubled down, including Bhutan’s “Eastern sectors” to the boundary …
Days after demarche, China doubles down on claims on Eastern Bhutan boundary
Beijing has included Bhutan’s ‘Eastern sectors’ to the boundary dispute between the two countries for the first time …
China says it has border dispute with Bhutan too
Bhutan and China have held 24 rounds of talks between 1984 and 2016 to settle their border issue and, according to discussions in the Bhutanese parliament and other public records of these meetings, …
No foreign players this season in the Bhutan Premier League
For the first time, Bhutan Premier League (BPL) will be played without international players due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Major clubs including Paro FC, Thimphu City FC and Transport United FC have …
The Hope and Struggles of Bhutan’s Women Vegetable Vendors
In recent years, self-reported profits were already on a downward trend at the Centenary Farmers’ Market in Thimphu. Then came COVID-19.
Royal baby: Bhutan’s King and Queen finally announce name of latest addition
The newest member of Bhutan’s royal family arrived on March 19, 2020. Royal fans have been waiting almost four months to find out the tot’s name. He is the second child of the King and Queen of Bhutan …
Bhutan’s King and Queen Reveal the New Royal Baby’s Name
At long last, royal watchers have learned the name of Bhutan’s new royal baby. Although King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema’s son arrived in March, it’s traditional for the royal …
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Reveal the New Royal Baby’s Name
At long last, royal watchers have learned the name of Bhutan’s new royal baby. Although King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema’s son arrived in March, it’s traditional for the royal …