News for 'Jigme Singye Wangchuk'

Bhutan king hands over power to son

Bhutan king hands over power to son

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

Bhutan's King Jigme Singye Wangchuk has abdicated the throne after 34 years, and handed over power to his son Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

Natwar on three-day visit to Bhutan

Natwar on three-day visit to Bhutan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

This is part of high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan.

India, Bhutan plan rail link

India, Bhutan plan rail link

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

In an effort to boost economic ties, India and Bhutan have decided to establish a rail link between the two countries and will ink agreement setting up joint power projects in the Himalayan Kingdom.

Bhutan king to step down in 2008

Bhutan king to step down in 2008

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Sniper militants may target R-Day parade

Sniper militants may target R-Day parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

The Delhi Police has increased its 'depth' of security to up to three km from the parade route. All high-rise buildings in the radius are under the control of security personnel.

Country showcases its military might on R-Day

Country showcases its military might on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

On display during the parade were the most sophisticated weapon systems and fighters, like Agni, Prithvi and BrahMos missiles, T-90 tanks, advanced light helicopter Dhruv, unmanned aerial vehicle Searcher MK-II and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets.

Anxious about how history will judge my tenure: CJI

Anxious about how history will judge my tenure: CJI

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

According to the CJI, once someone has a sense of faith in his/her intentions and abilities, it is easier not to obsess over outcomes but to value the process and the journey towards those outcomes.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

Congress to hard sell happiness to woo Gujarat voters

Congress to hard sell happiness to woo Gujarat voters

Rediff.com5 May 2017

BJP rule in Gujarat has spread depression says the Congress, which plans to come up with ideas to spread cheer among voters.