Bhutan takes lead in dialogue on democracy in AsiaPARO - Asia has the promise of democracy with democratically elected Governments in all of South Asia and in many other parts of the region. Bhutan to hold special prayers after quake, 12 deaths reportedSAMDRUP JHONKHAR - Bhutan Prime Minister Lyonchen Jigme Yoser Thinley will be among those joining a special prayer ceremony led by senior Buddhist monks Tuesday after an earthquake the day before claimed 12 lives and left a trail of destruction in this Himalayan nation. Rescuers search for survivors after quake in mountainous Bhutan kills at least 12GAUHATI, India — Rescue workers fanned out across eastern Bhutan on Tuesday, one day after an earthquake shook the tiny, isolated Himalayan nation and killed at least 12 people, officials and a state-run daily said. Earthquake kills at least 11 in remote, mountainous Bhutan, shakes northeast IndiaGAUHATI, India — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook the remote mountain nation of Bhutan on Monday, killing at least 11 people, damaging an ancient monastery and forcing hundreds to flee, officials said. At least 15 people were also injured. Earthquake kills at least 7 in remote, mountainous BhutanGAUHATI, India — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook the remote mountain nation of Bhutan on Monday, killing at least seven people when their houses collapsed and damaging buildings across the region, officials said. Strong earthquake shakes Bhutan and India’s northeast, unclear if any injuriesGAUHATI, India — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook the remote mountain nation of Bhutan and India’s northeastern Assam state Monday, sending people running into the streets and damaging schools and homes, officials said. There were no early reports of injuries. KPMG identifies 11 areas for Indo-Bhutanese cooperationTHIMPHU -iLeading audit, tax and advisory services firm KPMG has reportedly identified eleven keys areas in which India and Bhutan can cooperate. Bhutan first private insurance company opens shopTHIMPHU - Bhutan’s first private insurance company has opened shop here with a promise of providing quality and speedy service to become the country’s insurer of choice. Chidambaram meets Bhutan KingTHIMPU - Visiting Indian Home Minister P. Chidambaram called on Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck here on Saturday. External Affairs Minister Krishna arrives in Bhutan for talks, bilateral pactsPARO - Foreign Minister S M Krishna arrived in Paro in Bhutan on Thursday, for a two-day visit to the Himalayan kingdom. |