Below is a random sampling of articles pulled from online news sites reporting on the region. They update periodically and are meant to keep you apprised of the news specific to these countries. Clicking on them will take you directly to the newspaper article. Please remember that articles have not been specifically selected by Vibrant South Asian and the content in this section is not reflective of the views of Vibrant South Asian or its board members.
- Chhoekhor Toed’s farmhouses struggling to attract visitors
Farmhouses of Chhoekhor Gewog’s remote Chhoekhor Toed in Bumthang are struggling to attract a good number of visitors. It has been a couple of years now. The farmhouse owners believe that poor road condition and ... read more - An Eerie Crematorium in Doongphu_Shingchongri
Crematorium for Shingchongri and Martshala_Bata chiwogs in Pema Gatshel looks like it directly popped out from horror stories. With deserted looks and about-to-collapse-house used by people coming for cremation, locals are concerned about the safety ... read more - Troops should use their experience to fight against Islamist terrorists – President
President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday asked the security forces to use their experience in defeating separatist Tamil guerrillas a decade ago to meet the new challenge from Islamist militants linked to ISIS and responsible for ... read more - Pakistan s trade with Sri Lanka comes to a halt
Trade between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has come to a screeching halt. MORE.. ... read more