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Former Bhutan king’s name dropped from V-B honour

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...