Bhutan’s unique position in India’s regional strategy

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Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary offers an immersive experience for…

Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary invites guests to immerse themselves in culture and celebrate the local Paro Tshechu Festival  from 7th to 14th April 2025. Regarded as one of the most famous Bhutanese festivals, with its origins dating back to the mid-17th century …

Bhutan delegation calls on Assam Governor

GUWAHATI, Feb 27: A high-level delegation from Bhutan, led by the minister of agriculture and livestock Younten Phuntsho, along with 11 members, called on Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday. During the meeting, Governor …

Assam, Bhutan Strengthen Ties in Agriculture, Trade, and Infrastructure

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Bhutan’s Agriculture and Livestock Minister Younten Phuntsho on Thursday to discuss strengthening cooperation in key sectors, including agriculture, trade, tourism, education, and power. Phuntsho’s visit to …

Assam CM Meets Bhutan’s Agriculture Minister To Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Guwahati, Feb 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Bhutan’s Agriculture and Livestock Minister Younten Phuntsho on Thursday to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Assam and Bhutan. The discussions covered key sectors such as agriculture …

Bhutan expands global air connectivity with new Dubai route

Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines recently launched a new twice-weekly flight service between Paro and Dubai, strengthening Bhutan’s connectivity to the world in October 2024. This new route enhances tourism, trade and diplomatic ties between Bhutan and the …

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Assam, impact felt in B'desh, Myanmar, Bhutan and China too

An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Morigaon district in Assam during the early hours of Thursday (February 27), as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were felt in Guwahati and other areas of the state. …

5 Ways In Which Bhutan Is Crushing It In Responsible Tourism

Sustainability isn't just a buzzword in Bhutan-it's the way of life. While most countries scramble to balance tourism with environmental responsibility, Bhutan has been leading the charge for decades. It's the world's only carbon-negative …

Gelephu Mindfulness City project to benefit Bhutan & Assam: Minister

Gelephu Mindfulness City project to benefit Bhutan & Assam: Minister Guwahati: Bhutan’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Younten Phuntsho during a meeting with Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya apprised the latter of the upcoming Gelephu …

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station during Bhutan's general elections in January 2024