In Bhutan, Both Reunion and Tension (From NYT Archive)
By BERNARD WEINRAUB, JUNE 7, 1974 THIMBU, Bhutan, June 6 —Like a feudal court drama, the coronation of the 18‐year‐old
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First session of third parliament concludes
The brief first session of the third parliament ended without making any important decisions but endorsing the government budget for
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New prince is Jigme Namgyal Wangchuk
King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk has announced that his first son will be called ‘Jigme Namgyal Wangchuk’. After the special
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Royal couple in Southern Bhutan visit
King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk and Queen Jetsum Pema are currently in the tour of the southern districts. On March
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King reaches Sarbhang after a week of disaster
King Jigme Khesar, who had rushed to Wangdue dzong fire at midnight, has reached to fire affected people in Sarpang
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Govt employees ‘must attend’ king’s birthday celebrations
Bhutan government has circulated an orders for government employees in Thimphu and nearby district, ranking above P5 level, to compulsorily
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King Khesar celebrates sixth coronation anniversary
The fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk is celebrating his sixth coronation anniversary today (November 1). His coronation event was
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Bhutan queen taking king to her childhood school in Shimla
Students of Lawrence School, Sanawa in Himanchal Pradesh State of India, are eagerly awaiting their alumni Jetsun Pema who, after
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Princess Sonam Dechen becomes member of Thai Bar
Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuk has become the fifth honourary member of the Thai Bar under the Royal Patronage, Thai News
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