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Indian National sentenced to 20 years for heroin smuggling
The Bhutanese
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August 28, 2025
An Indian national named Aamir Rasul Shikalgar has been sentenced to 20 years for drug smuggling into Paro Airport from Thailand. On 04/02/2025 at around 12:30 pm, the Department of Regional Revenue and Customs seized 19.289 kilograms of heroin...
Bhutan’s new farm fencing program could be costly for wildlife (commentary)
Mongabay
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August 4, 2025
The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan is known for embracing nature as part of its philosophy of Gross National Happiness, but this is increasingly at odds with a new drive to boost food self-sufficiency, due to conflict with wildlife like elephants...
Bhutan Sets Bold Agroecology Agenda for South Asia
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu In a bold step towards sustainable food systems, Bhutan is increasingly positioning itself as a regional frontrunner in the agroecology transition, especially within the Himalayan region. Embracing the concept of a “Green...
Passive Income Investment Guide: Top 10 Trusted Crypto Mining Sites to Build Your Cryptocurrency Assets & Earn High Profits
Crypto Economy
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August 11, 2025
Cryptocurrency has made it much simpler to build a passive income stream nowadays. Thanks to AI-based cloud mining, platforms such as MiningToken can help you earn Bitcoin every day, since you don’t need to bother with creating any hardware...
Bhutan’s First Autobiography by a Bhutanese Businesswoman
Bhutan Times
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NGAWANG JAMPHEL Thimphu A significant milestone in Bhutan’s literary and entrepreneurial journey was marked on 27th July 2025, with the launch of Walking My Destiny: A Bhutanese Woman’s Story, authored by one of the country’s pioneering business...
Tata Power bets on renewable energy to drive future growth
The Economic Times
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August 12, 2025
ET Intelligence Group: Tata Power Company (TPCL) is ramping up investments in renewables, which have emerged as a key growth driver for profit and revenue. The segment's share of operating profit rose to 26.3% in FY25 from 19.2% in FY23. In the...
Port restriction on jute from Bangladesh imposed to protect local industries from sub`sidised products, say officials
The Hindu
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August 12, 2025
The latest order is aimed at further tightening the import of jute and products made from Bangladeshi jute. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A day after India imposed a fresh round of port restrictions on a range of jute products, officials here...
India bans more Bangladeshi goods in bid to protect domestic production
Ecotextile News
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August 12, 2025
India has expanded its ban on several key goods from Bangladesh, its second-largest trading partner after China. The country’s Director General of Foreign Trade has now prohibited various jute-based products, including: Bleached and unbleached...
Will the new industrial roadmap deliver?
Kuensel
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The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment unveiled its Industrial Development Roadmap last week, which offers a gamut of incentives, including tax holidays and cheap loans, for 10 high-potential sectors. On paper, it is bold, exactly the...
Mongolia to strengthen cooperation with Bhutan across all sectors
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - The Inaugural Consultative Meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Bhutan was held in Ulaanbaatar on August 7, Montsame reported. The meeting was co-chaired by State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign...
Bhutan to focus on fair and easy access to finance in COP30
The Bhutanese
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August 2, 2025
As Bhutan prepares to join world leaders at COP30, the country is ready with strong goals to fight climate change and protect its environment. Bhutan has been part of the UN climate talks since 1995 and is known globally for being one of the few...
Bhutanese community mourns girl who died at Hersheypark during funeral
WNEP - Pennsylvania
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The chairman of the board of Harrisburg's Bhutanese community said Sophia Subedi's funeral was a testament to the community's "collective support." HARRISBURG, Pa. — "Gentle, vibrant, joyful." That's how a representative for the Harrisburg...
Top Bitcoin Cloud Mining Platforms: MiningToken (Switzerland) & ECOS – Free Passive Income & High-Profit Investments (2025)
Crypto Economy
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August 9, 2025
The landscape of cryptocurrency mining is developing at a fast pace, and cloud mining services offer an accessible way of people to make a passive income by Bitcoin and altcoins. MiningToken and ECOS have been named the leaders among the best...
Indian Agriculture Research Council And SAARC Development Fund launched the Aqua Livelihood Project
New Spotlight Nepal
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The SAARC Development Fund (SDF), in partnership with leading national institutions and technical government agencies of the five SAARC member countries, officially launched the Aqua Livelihood Project in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Graced by Minister of...
Bhutan commissions first utility-scale solar plant
pv-magazine
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July 31, 2025
The Sephu solar project currently has a capacity of 17.38 MW following completion of phase one of project works. Another 5 MW is expected to come online later this year. July 31, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources...
Bhutanese Luxury Hospitality Brand Pemako Hotels Announces Third Property in Paro
Hospitality Net
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July 31, 2025
Pemako Hotels, the first Bhutanese-owned and managed luxury hotel group is announcing expansion plans, with a third new property set to open in Paro in 2029. Pemako, which translates to "hidden lotus-shaped land", currently comprises of two...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
Banking Dive
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NBA magic lands in Bhutan
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 9, 2025
For the first time, NBA players brought with them world-class skills, towering presence, and championship experience to Bhutan. They left behind a belief that dreams can start on any court, anywhere, even on the slopes of the Himalayas. The NBA or...
Safe, Serene, and Soulful: Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Welcomes Solo Female Travellers
Breaking Travel News
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August 8, 2025
As more women seek meaningful solo travel experiences, Bhutan is emerging as one of the world’s safest and most enriching destinations for female travellers journeying alone. At the heart of this Himalayan kingdom, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary offers a...
NBA stars shine in Bhutan: Exhibition match sparks new wave of inspiration
The Bhutanese
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August 9, 2025
In a historic moment for Bhutanese sports, a NBA exhibition match was held on 3rd August at the Jungshina Multipurpose Complex (JMC), marking the first-ever visit by NBA players to the country. The event was not just about slam dunks and fast...