75,000th exiled Bhutanese departs for U.S.
The 75,000th refugee from Bhutan departed from Nepal for the United States of America today, April 8, 2014. Forty-four-year-old Tilak Chand Ghimire left Nepal with his wife, 12-year-old daughter and 75-year-old parents to start a new life in Akron, Ohio where his brother resettled in 2010, stated Kathmandu-based U.S. Embassy. About his departure, Tilak said, “I […]
5th Western Canada Regional Sports & Cultural Event – 2014
Canadian Bhutanese Society of Lethbridge (CBS) is proud to present the 5th Western Canada Regional Nepalese Sports & Cultural Event 2014. The two day summer event is drawing sports enthusiasts from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg. More than 150 participants are participating the program from outside Lethbridge. The event is being held on […]
Citizenship, a freedom after two decades
First group of 18 Canadian Bhutanese Society members, who are resettled in Southern Alberta since 2009, have received Canadian citizenship. The special ceremony was held in Lethbridge Court on the 5th of April 2014. The ceremony was held in four groups by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, which was presided over by Citizenship Judge at Lethbridge […]
New Year 2014 & Annual General Assembly
Canadian Bhutanese Society of Lethbridge Alberta celebrated New Year 2014 and Annual General Assembly on December 28 2013. The gathering was organized on the last weekend of the year so that everyone could participate in it. It was one of the biggest gathering of the Bhutanese community to celebrate the annual event. The celebration comprised […]
Let’s all campaign to treat mental illness without secrecy and taboo: Dr.Chhabi
Published on Dec 21 2013 // Interview, Main News/Bhutan News Service Dr Chhabilall Timsina (Sharma) is originally from Gaylephug Bhutan. He worked in Bhutan as the District Medical Officer . After he became a refugee, Dr. Sharma worked for eight years with the Save the Children (UK), and UNHCR in Nepal, caring for Bhutanese refugees. […]