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Netherland, little heaven for newcomers from Bhutan (Resettlement)
So far, 16 exiled Bhutanese from three familes arrived in The Netherlands under third country resettlement program. Leela Chhetri and her younger sister Ganga Chhetri  from Beldangi -I  arrived here first a couple of months back followed by Kharka family of 5 members from khudunabari and Rizal family of 9 members from Goldhap camp.
NFD Bhutan writes to the King (Politics)
The Natioanl Front for Democracy (NFD) Bhutan has sent a memurandum to the King urging  early resolution of exile issue.
18 exiled Bhutanese to start a new life in Everett (Reproduction)
While some refugee advocates welcome them, others worry that local agencies that contract with the federal government to find housing, jobs and perform other services can't keep up with the number being resettled here. In many cases, refugees are offered services for a limited number of months, then must fend for themselves.
450 begin new life under resettlement (Resettlement)
The statistical figure of exiled Bhutanese being resettled in different countries under the third country resettlement program as of Sunday reached 450, said a weekly radio-program run by Communication Corner that quoted an unnamed source at the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
DNC hopes Singh will advise Bhutan king
Druk National Congress expressed hope that Indian Prime Minister Dr Man Mohan Singh will advise the Bhutanese rulers to end exclusive and elitist democracy
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HUROB against witch-hunting (Human Rights)
Bhutanese population in US goes up (Resettlement)
Resettlement process accelerates
PM, opposition leaders praise king (Politics)
Discussion on draft constitution begins in parliament (Politics)
Prince distributes Thram to landless in Samtse (Brief)
DHI organizes workshop for managers (Economy)
ICT Park to promote IT (Developmen)
Dr Singh set to visit Bhutan
King Khesar addresses first parliament session (Politics)
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» Former Indian Prime Minister I.K. Gujral to write to Indian PM on refugees
» United Kirat Organisation of America welcome exiled Bhutanese
» One killed in Bhutan explosion, security alert sounded
» Exiled Bhutanese to move to Nebraska (USA)
» Declaration By United Revolutionary Front, Bhutan
» A militant camp in Tsirang
» Bhutan may allow 100% Indian FDI in hydro power
» FB expresses concern over Bhutanese refugees in camps
» Fewer Cranes come to Bhutan
» Adidas walks on the Bhutanese national flag
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"Mission to integrate Bhutanese in US society"
Jiwan Subba, born in Samtse Bhutan, graduated in English from North Bengal University (India). A former assistant teacher in exiled Bhutanese community in Nepal, Subba was officiating chair of Youth Organization of Bhutan. Based in California, Subba was elected as Secretary of Bhutanese American Community Center (BACC) in 2007. He talked to Vidhyapati Mishra of Bhutan News Service on activities of BACC and its role on third country resettlement of exiled Bhutanese in the United States of America.
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A Mother’s Long Journey - II

The assurances given by the UNHCR before her departure from Nepal are almost met by the Norwegian government. “I have nothing to regret in opting for the option of Third Country Resettlement (TCR) but sometimes feel that I am bit late to come to this beautiful country”, says Suk Maya over a telephone conversation, which in her own words was to respond to illogical rumors in camps that she already committed suicide in Norway due to challenging life.

“This amount is enough to run my family. We are soon applying for permanent resident of this country and when approved, the government will increase the amount supposed to be given to us”, adds Maya in a blissful style.



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