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Co-operative transforms farm-to-market access for smallholder farmers
Kuensel
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Trashigang—In the rugged hills and scattered farms of eastern Bhutan, an innovative agricultural co-operative is reshaping how farmers connect to markets. incomeYK for explained.Funded value locked content also Karma Livestock products locked...
India News | Modi Govt Plans Rs 5,000 Crore Investment to Develop Northeast Waterways: Sarbananda Sonowal
Latestly
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July 7, 2025
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the region. "With an investment of...
Govt plans ₹5,000-cr investment to develop Northeast waterways: Sonowal
Mint
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July 7, 2025
Union minister of ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced government plans to invest ₹5,000 crore to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the Northeast. He said his ministry has drawn up major initiatives...
CST’s recruitment programme gains traction
Kuensel
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Phuentsholing—The College of Science and Technology (CST) under the Royal University of Bhutan is witnessing a sharp rise in employer participation in its campus recruitment programme, signaling a shift in how graduates approach the job market,...
Modi govt plans Rs 5,000 crore investment to develop Northeast waterways: Sarbananda Sonowal
The News Mill
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July 7, 2025
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the region. “With an investment of Rs 5,000 crore earmarked, the Union...
NA calls for zero-tolerance on online pornography and harmful digital content
Kuensel
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The National Assembly (NA) has called for a nationwide zero-tolerance policy against the spread of pornographic, violent, and morally harmful content on digital platforms. has development Industry, regulations locked content issue heritage...
BIMSTEC seeks joint efforts to achieve plastic-smart Bay of Bengal region
United News of Bangladesh
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Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey on Thursday said plastic pollution is a shared global and regional threat, demanding shared solutions. “BIMSTEC stands...
ISA’s Asia-Pacific Meet in Colombo to Strengthen Regional Solar Cooperation
Energetica India
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July 8, 2025
The ISA’s 7th Asia-Pacific Regional Meet in Colombo will drive solar cooperation, policy innovation, and partnerships, focusing on green hydrogen, energy storage, regional trade, and institutional capacity across member countries. July 08, 2025....
As BRICS debates reducing dollar dependence, why India is walking a fine line
India Today
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July 10, 2025
When BRICS leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro recently, the usual choreography of multilateral summits—the handshakes, declarations, talk of reforming global governance—took on a deeper urgency. Beneath the ceremonial gloss, something more...
Modi govt plans Rs 5,000-crore investment to develop Northeast waterways: Union Minister Sonowal
California Telegraph
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New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the Government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the region. With an investment of 5,000...
Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report
Fijivillage
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Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic. A UNAIDS report titled 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, states that since...
Plastic ban: Why it’s failing
Kuensel
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Consider this: of the 172 metric tonnes of waste generated daily in Bhutan, plastics constitute roughly 36 percent, with over 13 percent of plastic waste contaminating riparian soils along the Wangchhu. The consequences are visible and...
Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project to be fully operational by 2027: Sarbananda Sonowal
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
Guwahati: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal said that Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, a strategic initiative to enhance connectivity between India’s Northeast and Myanmar is set to be fully...
Dairy cooperative in Gomdar gains strength with solar power and CARLEP support
Kuensel
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Samdrupjongkhar—Tshomo, a 60-year-old farmer from Tsangchilo in Gomdar, delivered six litres of milk today to the Gomdar Om Nyamlay Tshogdey (GONT), a dairy co-operative that is fast becoming a model of rural resilience and co-operation. members’...
BBS CEO loses legal battle, court declares termination lawful
Kuensel
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In the legal battle involving former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation (BBS) and BBS Board regarding the CEO’s termination, the Thimphu Dzongkhag Court yesterday ruled that the termination was lawful and...
The Most Underrated Luxury Travel Destinations for Singaporeans
TripZilla
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July 4, 2025
When it comes to luxury travel, most Singaporeans tend to think of the usual suspects, like Paris, Tokyo, and the Maldives. But there’s a whole world of understated, thoughtful luxury that often flies under the radar. These are places that don’t...
TTI Samthang celebrates 22 years of vocational excellence
Kuensel
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Wangdue–The Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Samthang, Wangdue, celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day yesterday, marking over two decades of empowering Bhutanese youth through hands-on skills and career-ready training. staffed Paro...
Kaladan project to be operational by 2027
Hub Network
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July 7, 2025
Guwahati, July 7: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday unveiled a comprehensive ₹5,000 crore investment plan to transform the waterways and maritime ecosystem across Northeast India. Addressing a press...
Indian PM Modi delivers 17 addresses in foreign parliaments, equals combined total of all Congress PMs
Times of Oman
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Windhoek [Namibia]: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a standing ovation and non-stop applause from lawmakers after his address at the Parliament of Namibia. This marked PM Modi's 17th address in a foreign nation’s...
Climate Change in HKH | New Fact: Glatial Lake Growing in Size
Ukhrul Times
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July 10, 2025
IN THE WAKE of climate change impact on natural environment across the globe, a glacial lake at the Purepu Glacier, North of the Langtang Himal in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, has been undergoing a significant change in its size, according to...