The use of agricultural machinery has transformed traditional farming. In Bhutan, where farmers work on steep terrains and fragile ecosystems, using safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly machines is important. To support this, Bhutan is hosting a three-day annual meeting of the Asian and Pacific Network for Testing of Agricultural Machinery or ANTAM, for the first […]
Read MoreThimphu: Amid the towering Himalayas and cascades of fluttering prayer flags, Bhutan turned into a radiant sanctuary of devotion as thousands gathered for the Global Peace Prayer Festival, one of the most spiritually defining moments for the Buddhist world. Central to this year’s festival was the Kalachakra empowerment ceremony, a powerful and ancient Buddhist ritual […]
Read MoreIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew to neighbouring Bhutan on Tuesday to open a giant hydropower project with the king of the Himalayan nation, where electricity is its key export. Carbon-negative Bhutan has aggressively promoted hydropower projects, earning substantial revenue by exporting electricity to energy-hungry India, as well as utilising the cheap power for its […]
Read MoreBhutan, the country that introduced the world to the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH), has long prioritised well-being over sheer economic growth. Now, in a bold move, the Himalayan kingdom is launching the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), an ambitious project that aims to serve as an interconnected bridge of sustainable development between South and […]
Read MoreIn a major crackdown on drug trafficking, customs officials at Paro International Airport have intercepted three heroin smuggling attempts in recent months (December, January and February), seizing a total of 31.5 kilogrammes (kg) of the illicit contrabands. The increased frequency of such interceptions has heightened fears that Bhutan is increasingly being targeted as a transit […]
Read MoreThe terminal, part of India’s effort to enhance National Waterway 2 on the Brahmaputra, is a major cargo and river tourism hub. With the inauguration of the Jogighopa Inland Water Transport (IWT) terminal on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, Bhutan has access to a new riverine trade hub that will boost its trade with […]
Read MoreStarlink’s recent entry into the country promises high-speed connectivity, potentially disrupting the market long dominated by Bhutan Telecom and TashiCell—the two major telecom companies and internet service providers in Bhutan. Starlink Services Private Limited announced its launch in Bhutan on February 11 via X, formerly Twitter, nearly seven months after the government initiated talks to […]
Read MoreBhutan is keen on joint venture investments with Bangladesh to tap into the hydropower potential of the Himalayan kingdom, Bhutanese Ambassador Rinchen Kuentsyl said on Tuesday. Bhutan has also taken steps to sign an agreement with Bangladesh’s submarine cable company to get an alternative internet connection from Dhaka, he said. The ambassador discussed the issues […]
Read MoreBangladesh and Bhutan have expressed optimism that they would be able to maximize the potential of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), signed between the two neighbours. This was observed when Bhutanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Rinchen Kuentsyl made a farewell call on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the State Guest House Padma on Sunday, according to a foreign ministry’s […]
Read MorePhuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing, local businesses in the country’s commercial hub are struggling to bounce back from the pandemic’s impact. In a clear sign that Phuentsholing’s economy is still struggling to recover, hotels and other businesses report low customer footfall even during traditionally busy seasons. This is despite […]
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