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...

Closer Media Hires Joanna Korshak & Whitney Dibo As SVPs Production Amid Efforts To Ramp Up Scripted Feature Output; John Lin Promoted

EXCLUSIVE: New York-based production and finance outfit Closer Media has expanded its executive ranks amid efforts to ramp up its output of scripted features, appointing Joanna Korshak and Whitney Dibo as Senior Vice Presidents of Production. The...

IHG Hotels & Resorts drives further growth in Eastern India with signing of Holiday Inn Express Siliguri Bagdogra Airport

Holiday Inn Express Siliguri Bagdogra Airport — Photo by IHG IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with DC Constructions, the construction vertical of Urban Oasis Hospitality, for the...

Technology, Duty, and Mindfulness: A New Wave of Nationalism Engulfs Bhutan

Image Source: Getty Images On 7 October 2025, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, announced the launch of Pelsung–a new national initiative “to engage Bhutanese youth in developing creative and practical solutions for the Gelephu...

Bhutan’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution unveiled

The Prime Minister unveiled Bhutan’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution or NDC during the 8th Royal Highland Festival at Laya in Gasa yesterday. This latest national climate action plan reaffirms the country’s pledge to remain carbon...

Jayesh Logistics IPO opens today. Check GMP, price band, subscription and other details

Jayesh Logistics will open its Rs 28.63-crore IPO for subscription on Monday with the issue attracting cautious optimism in the SME segment. The public offer, which closes on October 29, is a fresh issue of 23.47 lakh shares, entirely comprising...

Integrating DNA Sequencing and AI for AAV Genome Integrity

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Tourism fair kicks off with flurry of offers

Bringing all travel-related services under one roof, the three-day Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair has begun today at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center, offering a range of attractive packages to travellers. More than 120 local...

Bitcoin Cloud Mining Guide: DeepHash Launches Investment Plan with Up to $6,312 Daily Earnings.

October 25, 2025 — Over the past decade, Bitcoin has climbed from just a few thousand dollars to new highs, and 2025 is already being called the “golden era” of cryptocurrency. Along with this surge, many investors are rethinking how they can...

Bhutan’s agrifood sector sees growth amid reforms and rising exports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has marked a milestone first year under the 13th Five-Year Plan, driving record budget utilisation, digital innovation, and policy reform aimed at transforming Bhutan’s agrifood sector. You must be...

3-day international tourism fair kicks off in Dhaka     

The 13th Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2025, the country’s largest tourism expo, began on Thursday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC) in Dhaka. The three-day international tourism fair was organised by...

The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan’s floods

By Madhurima Sarkar-Swaisgood, Prangya Paramita Gupta, Shashwat Avi, Consultant & Sanjay Srivastava The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became...

IFC Partners with Bank of Bhutan to Boost Access to Finance for Micro and Small Enterprises

Bhutan’s financial sector has reached a landmark moment as the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a USD 20 million investment in the Bank of Bhutan (BoB), the country’s oldest and largest...

RBI’s New Rupee Lending Norms Promise a Lift for Bhutan-India Trade

The financial landscape for cross-border trade between Bhutan and India is set for a significant uplift following a recent decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI’s revised norms now allows Indian banks and their overseas branches to...

Bhutan Seeks to Upgrade PTA with Bangladesh to FTA To Unlock Trade Potential

Bhutan is seeking to upgrade its existing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Bangladesh, signed in December 2020, into a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to tap into the vast untapped trade and investment opportunities between the two...

2025 Ultimate Guide: 8 Free & Legit Bitcoin Mining Platforms for Zero-Investment Crypto Earnings

Introduction Bitcoin mining has become one of the most accessible ways to earn cryptocurrency in 2025 — no hardware, no high electricity bills, and no technical setup required. The idea of generating Bitcoin without any upfront investment may...

How to go to Bhutan: From visa to accommodation and local travel - here’s your complete itinerary

Bhutan is one of those bucket-list neighbours that Indian travelers just can’t get enough of. This Himalayan kingdom steals hearts with its jaw-dropping landscapes, tranquil monasteries, and vibrant culture. Whether you’re chasing pristine nature,...

India, Bhutan discuss border management

New Delhi: India and Bhutan held a two-day bilateral meeting on border management and security in Thimphu, Bhutan, on October 16-17. The Indian delegation was led by Rajendra Kumar, secretary, department of border management, Ministry of Home...

WOMADelaide 2026 First Line-Up

The diverse, eclectic and surprising WOMADelaide is set to delight audiences for its 29th edition, embarking on a musical journey from Bhutan to the Kimberleys, Cuba and Ukraine, in Adelaide’s Botanic Park. Since 1992 WOMADelaide has attracted...

Persistent Uniform Meat Prices in Thimphu Expose Weak Market Competition

A recent study by the Consumer Empowerment & Economics Division of the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) has found that meat prices in Thimphu Thromde remain remarkably uniform across vendors, despite regulatory measures aimed at...