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"Colourful": Jamaat Chief's Response To Question On India-Bangladesh Ties
In its manifesto for the upcoming elections, the Bangladesh Jamaat-E-Islami called for peaceful and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries, including India, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Thailand.
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Opinion: It's Time India's Election Commission Was Given Its Due
The ECI is globally renowned for its cost-efficient delivery of elections, compared to even neighbours like Pakistan, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.
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Bhutan's Liberal Tshering Tobgay Becomes Prime Minister After Fourth Free Vote
Bhutan's liberal politician Tshering Tobgay, leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), officially began his second term as prime minister on Sunday, following elections earlier this month.
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Bhutan Ex-PM's Party Wins Elections, Secures Majority In Parliament: Report
Former Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay's party won Bhutan's election Tuesday, media reported, after polls dominated by economic threats challenging the Himalayan kingdom's longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.
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Bhutan Votes In National Polls As Poor Economy Hits "Happiness Index"
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan began voting Tuesday in general elections with parties vowing to tackle serious economic challenges, calling into question its longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.
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Bhutanese King Congratulates PM Modi After His Election Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was called by his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to congratulate him on winning the Lok Sabha elections.
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A New Government In Bhutan Could Mean A Rise In Its Famed Happiness Index
Bhutan is set to get a new ruling party as the tiny Himalayan kingdom holds a runoff vote on Thursday.
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China Borrows Bhutan's Idea Of Happiness But Not A Succession Plan
President Xi Jinping publicly announced he had been elected general secretary of China's Communist Party for the second time, named his core team of six others and set targets for all of them - moderate prosperity for all by 2020 and, a la Bhutan perhaps, happiness.
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Aadhaar Not Valid For Indians Travelling To Nepal, Bhutan: Home Ministry
Aadhaar is not a valid identification document for Indians travelling to Nepal and Bhutan, the Union home ministry has said.Indians can travel to Nepal and Bhutan--both countries for which they don't need visas--if they possess a valid national passport or election ID card issued by the Election Commission.
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Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay To Attend Mamata Banerjee's Swearing-In Ceremony
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay will be among those in attendance during the swearing-in ceremony of Mamata Banerjee as West Bengal Chief Minister for the second consecutive term on May 27.
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"Colourful": Jamaat Chief's Response To Question On India-Bangladesh Ties
In its manifesto for the upcoming elections, the Bangladesh Jamaat-E-Islami called for peaceful and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries, including India, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Thailand.
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Opinion: It's Time India's Election Commission Was Given Its Due
The ECI is globally renowned for its cost-efficient delivery of elections, compared to even neighbours like Pakistan, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.
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Bhutan's Liberal Tshering Tobgay Becomes Prime Minister After Fourth Free Vote
Bhutan's liberal politician Tshering Tobgay, leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), officially began his second term as prime minister on Sunday, following elections earlier this month.
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Bhutan Ex-PM's Party Wins Elections, Secures Majority In Parliament: Report
Former Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay's party won Bhutan's election Tuesday, media reported, after polls dominated by economic threats challenging the Himalayan kingdom's longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.
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Bhutan Votes In National Polls As Poor Economy Hits "Happiness Index"
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan began voting Tuesday in general elections with parties vowing to tackle serious economic challenges, calling into question its longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.
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Bhutanese King Congratulates PM Modi After His Election Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was called by his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to congratulate him on winning the Lok Sabha elections.
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A New Government In Bhutan Could Mean A Rise In Its Famed Happiness Index
Bhutan is set to get a new ruling party as the tiny Himalayan kingdom holds a runoff vote on Thursday.
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China Borrows Bhutan's Idea Of Happiness But Not A Succession Plan
President Xi Jinping publicly announced he had been elected general secretary of China's Communist Party for the second time, named his core team of six others and set targets for all of them - moderate prosperity for all by 2020 and, a la Bhutan perhaps, happiness.
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Aadhaar Not Valid For Indians Travelling To Nepal, Bhutan: Home Ministry
Aadhaar is not a valid identification document for Indians travelling to Nepal and Bhutan, the Union home ministry has said.Indians can travel to Nepal and Bhutan--both countries for which they don't need visas--if they possess a valid national passport or election ID card issued by the Election Commission.
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Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay To Attend Mamata Banerjee's Swearing-In Ceremony
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay will be among those in attendance during the swearing-in ceremony of Mamata Banerjee as West Bengal Chief Minister for the second consecutive term on May 27.
