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Only graduates can contest Bhutan elections

Thimphu, Oct 23 (IANS) Bhutan's draft constitution has made provisions to debar candidates without a minimum graduate degree or married to a foreigner from contesting the first general election in 2008.

Monday, October 23, 2006 10:27:08 AM

Bhutan progressing well in cricket: Roger Binny

Thimphu, Oct 10 (IANS) India's 1983 World Cup winning member Roger Binny has said Bhutan has made notable progress in cricket within a short period in spite of introducing the game rather late.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 1:28:41 PM

Boom in Bhutan's apple exports to India

Thimphu, Oct 5 (IANS) With India's main apple growing states recording poor yield this year, there has been considerable rise in exports there from Bhutan, say exporters.

Thursday, October 05, 2006 12:15:18 PM

'Maoists posing threat to India, Bhutan'

Thimphu, Sep 23 (IANS) India and Bhutan have expressed concern over the growing nexus between Maoists and people lodged in camps in eastern Nepal.

Saturday, September 23, 2006 6:14:45 PM

Bhutan PM to work for economic progress

Thimphu, Sep 10 (IANS) The new prime minister of Bhutan, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuck, has pledged to usher in a new era of economic prosperity in the Himalayan kingdom.

Sunday, September 10, 2006 2:14:57 PM

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