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Bhutan Hands Raven Crown to New King
Thimphu :: Bhutan | 29 days ago | No category
Source: Voice of America
The small Himalayan nation, Bhutan, officially has a new king. The coronation of the fifth king of the hereditary dynasty took place Thursday in the Bhutanese capital, Thimpu. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman witnessed the event and files this report...He is...
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Bhutan crowns new king
Thimphu :: Bhutan | 29 days ago | Political News
Source: Al Jazeera
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has crowned an Oxford-educated, 28-year-old bachelor as its new king. In an ancient ritual in the white-walled palace overlooking the Thimphu valley on Thursday, Jigme Singye Wangchuck handed his eldest son, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck,...
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King vows to protect Bhutanese values
Thimphu :: Bhutan | 28 days ago | No category
Source: Daily News & Analysis
Forseeing a "bright future" for a "strong motivated Bhutan", the world's youngest monarch on Friday appealed to his people to strive for "good karma" and protect the nation's "fundamental values" in the face of negative effects of globalisation. "I will...
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The strength of purity
Thimphu :: Bhutan | 27 days ago | No category
Source: Kuensel Online
Thus the youngest democracy in the world crowned the youngest King in the world. As His Majesty spoke to the people yesterday, we began to understand the magnitude of the young Kings responsibilities and, indeed, the important role that our...
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President accorded grand ceremonial welcome in Bhutan
Thimphu :: Bhutan | about 1 month ago | No category
Source: NewKerala
The President, who came here to be the Chief Guest at the coronation ceremony of the fifth king of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, was received by Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley, the two princess and the Indian Ambassador to...
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Coronation observed in Oz
Thimphu :: Bhutan | 27 days ago | No category
Source: Kuensel Online
Hundreds of Bhutanese students studying in Australia got together yesterday to offer prayers and celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Khesar. In Western Australia, students gathered at the Hayagriva Buddhist Centre in Perth. Led by the Venerable Dondrub of...
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NP stages musical tribute
Thimphu :: Bhutan | about 1 month ago | Technology News
Source: Kuensel Online
The musical Les Miserables, performed by students from St Josephs School (North Point), Darjeeling, has played to packed halls and rave reviews in Thimphu over the last three days. The principal of North Point, Father Kinley Tshering, said Its an...
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Thimphu :: Bhutan | 28 days ago | Entertainment News
Source: The Guardian
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Patil heads to Bhutan Wednesday for coronation
Thimphu :: Bhutan | about 1 month ago | No category
Source: Bhutan Observer
Underlining ‘unique, warm and cordial relations’ between the two countries, the ministry said the ties have been ‘characterized by close consultations, maturity, complete trust and mutual understanding.’ Patil will be accompanied by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and...
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Democratic Bhutan readies for royal tryst
Thimphu :: Bhutan | about 1 month ago | No category
Source: Indian Express
At the end of a series of spectacular events over November 6 and 7, this Himalayan kingdom will have a new king, the 29-year-old His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk. The last Coronation Bhutan saw was nearly 35 years ago...
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