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Bhutan embarks on second joint external evaluation to strengthen health security
Kuensel
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Bhutan has officially embarked on its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of core capacities under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), reaffirming its commitment to national and global health security. million Monk began...
Bhutan Just Moved $23M in Bitcoin, Is the Country Cashing Out at the Top?
Bitcoinist
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July 11, 2025
The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred a significant portion of its Bitcoin holdings to Binance, raising speculation about potential asset offloading during a high point in the market. According to data from blockchain analytics platform...
Bhutan’s young rape victims face uphill battle for survival
Kuensel
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Choden (name changed), a bright fifth-grader, saw her childhood abruptly halted when she was forced to drop out of school, three months pregnant with a secret no child should ever bear. service literature stigma let locked content She GNH our the...
Juniper Green Energy commissions 217MWp solar project in Maharashtra
PV Tech
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July 11, 2025
Completed 18 months ahead of schedule, the project supplies power to the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited through Juniper’s subsidiary, Juniper Green Ray Two Private Limited. New Delhi-headquartered Juniper Green Energy...
Samsara Integrated Agriculture Farm to Prioritize Mass Mushroom Production
Business Bhutan
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July 10, 2025
In the eastern region of Bhutan, the demand for mushrooms far exceeds local supply, prompting young entrepreneur Sonam Gyeltshen to plan for large-scale production. The 29-year-old farmer from Kalapang, Saling Gewog, Mongar, has set his sights on...
H.E. Sangay Dorji’s Vision for Global Buddhadharma: Bhutan Steers Buddhism Toward the Future
Buddhistdoor Global
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H.E. Ven. Sangay Dorji. From facebook.com Bhutan’s main ecclesiastic organization is the Zhung Dratshang or Central Monastic Body, which has watched over the nation since 1621. Bhutan’s Drukpa Kagyu institution is made of diverse perspectives,...
Ever in India’s shadow, Bangladesh needs to define its own energy path
BNE Intellinews
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As a country Bangladesh is at an energy crossroads. Following decades of natural‑gas dominance, its energy planners are charting a course towards a diversified portfolio, including nuclear power-use, LNG, coal-fired generation, and a nascent but...
Energising Bhutan
Kuensel
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It was no mere coincidence that as Bhutan launched its National Energy Policy (NEP) 2025, flash floods from glacial lake outbursts and excessive rainfall were wreaking havoc across the region—including damage to hydropower stations built or under...
Bhutan Welcomes Binance CEO as Country Celebrates Crypto-enabled Travel with 1,000 Vendors Onboarded
Breaking Travel News
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July 10, 2025
Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, arrived in Bhutan last week to officially launch the Kingdom’s partnership with Binance Pay. Visitors to the Kingdom can now use...
Foreign ministry advises illegal Bhutanese immigrants in US to return
Kuensel
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In a notification issued yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) urged undocumented Bhutanese nationals in the United States (US) to voluntarily return home following revelations that the US government may impose...
Bhutan government wallets move BTC in likely profit taking at new ATH
Cryptopolitan
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July 10, 2025
The Royal Government of Bhutan has moved over $23 million worth of Bitcoin to Binance, just as Bitcoin breached its previous all-time high level to trade above $112,000. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, Bhutan’s...
Bhutan and Switzerland mark 40 years of friendship
Kuensel
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Bhutan and Switzerland yesterday marked a significant milestone, celebrating the 40th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations alongside the 50th anniversary of Helvetas Bhutan. Dorji Choden Bhutan and Switzerland yesterday marked a significant...
Tata Power Builds Green Energy Skill Centre in Delhi
Saur Energy
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Tata Power, through its training arm, Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), has recently inaugurated a Green Energy Skill Centre in collaboration with the Centre for Power Efficiency and Renewable Energy (CENPEID) and Tata Power Delhi...
Bhutanese Hoteliers Slam Otis for High AMC Fees
Business Bhutan
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July 10, 2025
Demanding transparency, reform calls for Government intervention and local capacity building to grow louder A group of hoteliers in Bhutan has raised serious concerns over the high Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) fees charged by Otis Elevator...
TOWARDS ENERGY & ECONOMY: Driving Nepal’s Energy Aspirations
New Spotlight Nepal
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For the reasons big and small including a lack of adoption ofsound macroeconomic policies and institutional reforms, the national aspiration for turning Nepal into a green energy centre of South Asia hasfailed to attain success so far though...
Switzerland-Regulated & Trusted Free Bitcoin & Dogecoin Cloud Mining Platforms in 2025: Earn $6,312 Daily in Passive Income
Finbold
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July 10, 2025
In 2025, the cryptocurrency market has become increasingly unpredictable, creating greater risks for investors. Against this backdrop, achieving stable daily passive income is more important than ever. That’s why an increasing number of users are...
Bhutan and Switzerland mark 40 years of diplomatic ties
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 9, 2025
Bhutan and Switzerland are celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations this year, marking a significant milestone in their enduring friendship. To commemorate the occasion, Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign...
New national energy policy charts bold path to 2040
Kuensel
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The new National Energy Policy (NEP) 2025 marks a strategic shift in how the country will manage its energy future. While continuing to honour hydropower, the policy moves decisively toward renewable diversification, energy security, climate...
Tata Power Skill Development Institute Launches Green Energy Skill Centre at Rohini
Energetica India
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July 10, 2025
Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), the pioneering institute of excellence for training and skill development in the energy sector, has launched a Green Energy Skill Centre at Rohini, New Delhi. The Centre will impart training in...
His Majesty’s Address to the Nation On the Commencement of Construction Work for Gelephu International Airport
Kuensel
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Today, as we gather to start the construction works for the Gelephu International Airport, we are laying the foundations of a legacy that will shape the lives of generations to come. Today, as we gather to start the construction works for the...