Posted: 27 Dec 2009 03:06 AM PST Dec 27: The members of Hindu Dharma Samudaya of Bhutan(HDSB) inaugurated its head office at Motithang yesterday. HDSB, formed in 2007, claims to be non political, non profit and non governmental organization aiming to promote Hindu religion and its values suitable for the culture of the state. "HDSB shall also promote the spiritual practices and traditions of Sanatan Dharma in harmony with the national ethos so as to foster and strengthen human values', reads its press release. This religious body will conduct prayers, religious discourses and meditation classes, and manages Pandits and Purohits . HDSB is also set to frame a guideline for carrying out religious practices in the interest of the state. It will also organize events for peace and well being of the king, country and the people (Tsa-Wa-Sum) |
Rongthong gets freedom of movement Posted: 27 Dec 2009 12:26 AM PST Dec 27: The Delhi High Court has issued verdict in favor of allowing Rongthong Kunley Dorji to travel anywhere on December 21. The court had earlier issued a stay order on the extradition proceedings in the District Court against Rongthong Kunley Dorji on December 10. Dorji was restricted from traveling outside Delhi till then. Dorij expressed happiness regarding the latest updates and expressed his willingness to travel to Nepal and talk with exiled Bhutanese. His lawyer V. H. Ohri said the Indian government failed to substantiate the allegations on Dorji and extradite him to Bhutan. He was optimistic that freedom granted to Dorji will help strengthen democratic struggle in Bhutan. Dorij was arrested in 1997 from Delhi while he was in lobby mission as requested by the Bhutanese government. International pressure compelled Indian government to proceed with its extradition plans. |