SANTINIKETAN: The name of the former king of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, has been dropped from the list of the recipients of Desikottama (DLitt Honoris Causa), though Visva-Bharati authorities had earlier declared his name.
Seven persons would be conferred Desikottama by the Prime Minister at the December 6 convocation. Despite the situation after the Mumbai terror attack, Visva-Bharati officials are hopeful the PM would make it to Santiniketan.
Addressing the press on Sunday, Visva...