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NEHU students and faculty attend Bhutan-India friendship workshop on climate action
SHILLONG, OCT 30: A delegation of selected students and faculty members from North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, is participating in the “Bhutan-India Friendship Workshop Empowering Climate Action: AI, IoT, Robotics, and Artistic...
Nirmala Sitharaman leads Indian delegation on official visit to Bhutan
New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman is leading the Indian delegation from the Department of Economic Affairs on an official visit to Bhutan from 30th October to 2nd November 2025....
FM Sitharaman embarks on Bhutan visit to deepen economic developmental ties
The visit of the Indian delegation from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, is slated from October 30-November 2, according to an official statement Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday embarked on an official...
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Embarks On Official Visit To Bhutan To Further Deepen Economic & Developmental Cooperation
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday embarked on an official visit to Bhutan to further deepen economic and developmental cooperation between the neighbouring countries. The visit of the Indian delegation from the...
Goyal discusses harnessing FTAs with export councils, industry for broader access
More News 30 Oct 2025 | 4:47 PMNew Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended invitation to global investors to explore India's booming maritime industry, emphasizing the nation's extensive coastline, world-class ports, and...
India and Bhutan to Deepen Economic Ties During Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Bhutan Visit
The visit includes meetings with Bhutan’s King, Prime Minister, and Finance Minister, and reviews of key projects like Kurichhu Hydropower and Gelephu Mindfulness City. New Delhi, October 30, 2025 — Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs...
Bhutan Reaffirms Carbon Neutral Commitment in Ambitious 3rd Nationally Determined Contribution to Paris Agreement
NGAWANG JAMPHEL | Gasa Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay unveiled Bhutan’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) during the 8th Royal Highland Festival in the presence of government officials, the people of Laya, UNICEF, Embassy of...
Bhutan Fashion Week: A Cultural and Economic Opportunity
Bhutan is poised to mark another milestone in its cultural evolution with the launch of Bhutan Fashion Week (BFW), commencing next week. This event arrives at a pivotal moment in the nation’s journey of redefining its identity in a rapidly...
Paro street becomes a runway for Bhutan’s first Fashion Week
The first-ever Bhutan Fashion Week transformed Paro’s usually busy street into a fashion runway of colour, creativity, and culture today. Instead of cars, 54 models walked the street wearing designs by nine Bhutanese designers in a celebration of...
Bhutanese king visits to pay tribute to Queen Mother
PUBLISHED : 29 Oct 2025 at 19:22 His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan paid solemn tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Wednesday. The...
Rising Costs Abroad Do Not Deter Bhutanese Students from Studying in Australia
KIMNZANG DORJI TSHERING | Thimphu Despite significant increases in tuition fees, visa costs, and living expenses, Bhutanese students continue to pursue higher education in Australia, drawn by its globally recognized universities, high academic...
Huge investment at risk as many projects remain idle for years after construction
By Anil Parajuli Hetauda, Oct. 29: A huge investment has been put at risk as some projects built by the Bagmati Provincial government for specific purposes have not been operationalised for long. The trend of pouring money into projects without...
Fossil Fuel Imports Surge by 53% Amid Shifts in Energy Use
Bhutan’s fossil fuel import and consumption patterns in 2024 reveal notable shifts, underscoring the country’s reliance on imported energy and evolving trends in household and industrial fuel use. According to the Annual Environmental Accounts...
Fashion Week Marks New Era for Bhutan’s Creative Industry
DAWA ZANGMO | Thimphu hutan is set to witness a historic milestone in its creative and cultural landscape as the nation gears up for its first-ever Bhutan Fashion Week (BFW) an event envisioned, crafted, and executed entirely by Bhutanese talent....
Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Reveals 20 Winning Projects of the 2025 Holcim Awards
Barrio Chacarita Alta Housing. The project blends quality housing with vibrant public spaces. Image © Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...
Chidungkhar residents call for Irrigation channel to boost rice production
A lack of proper irrigation channels makes paddy cultivation difficult because it directly limits the water supply, a necessity for growing rice. In Gomdar Gewog’s Chidungkhar Village in Samdrup Jongkhar, residents are calling for the construction...
Bhutan Foundation Maps Human–Snow Leopard Conflict Hotspots
In a pioneering effort to safeguard both wildlife and livelihoods, the Bhutan Foundation has launched a scientific initiative to map human–snow leopard conflict hotspots across the country. The project marks a significant step in Bhutan’s...
When Atal Bihari Vajpayee Fell in Love with Bhutan
In the crisp late-November air of 1977, then Indian Foreign Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Bhutan. He was unaware that his visit would leave an enduring literary and emotional imprint on the kingdom. What began as a diplomatic journey soon...
Drinchengang to Become Bhutan’s First Innovative Model Village
Discover Drinchengang, Bhutan’s “village of gratitude” in Wangdue Phodrang — a centuries-old heritage settlement now being transformed into the nation’s first Innovative Model Village, blending traditional architecture, rural livelihood, and...
DoL and HRAB Partner to Promote Decent Work and Strengthen Labour Compliance in Bhutan’s Hospitality Sector
TIL BDR GHALLEY | Thimphu In a move to strengthen labour standards and workplace harmony in Bhutan’s hospitality sector, the Department of Labour (DoL) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) and the Hotel & Restaurant...