Bhutanese Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden co-chairs India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks
Jul 29, 2023, at 11:47 pm
Foreign Secretary of Bhutan Aum Pema Choden visited India from July 28 to July 29 when she co-chaired the India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks with her Indian counterpart Vinay Kwatra.
Regulated release of water from Bhutan's Kurichhu dam ensured no severe flooding': Assam CM Sarma
Jul 16, 2023, at 03:29 am
New Delhi: Severe flooding in Assam's Baksa and Chirang districts could be avoided as water from Bhutan's Khurichu dam was released in a regulated manner.
Bhutan: International standard swimming pool under construction in Thimpu
Jun 27, 2023, at 10:35 pm
Thimphu: Bhutan might be witnessing a sporting boom and the next mega sporting event in the country may be swimming.
PM Modi reaffirms India's deep commitment to unique ties of friendship with Bhutan
Apr 05, 2023, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his interaction with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, reaffirmed India's deep commitment to the unique ties of friendship and cooperation with Bhutan and reiterated continued and full support to its socio-economic development based on the priorities of the Royal Government and as per the vision of the King.
Apr 04, 2023, at 09:19 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, during which both sides took stock of the progress in bilateral ties.
S Jaishankar welcomes Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to India
Apr 03, 2023, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as he arrived in India on Monday.
King of Bhutan to visit India as part of high-level exchanges between two countries
Apr 02, 2023, at 02:48 am
New Delhi: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, will be on an official visit to India from April 3–5, at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu.
'Beijing has equal say in resolving dispute': Bhutan takes u-turn on Doklam issue
Mar 29, 2023, at 05:14 am
In an apparent change of stand on the Doklam issue, Bhutan's Prime Minister Lotay Tshering has said Beijing’s involvement carries equal weight in finding a solution to the dispute over the high-altitude plateau.
Bhutan to benefit as India is slowly emerging as an international aviation hub: Reports
Mar 04, 2023, at 12:45 am
Bhutan will benefit from being the immediate neighbour of India as the country is slowly becoming a major aviation powerhouse of the region, a Bhutanese news portal has said.
Gyalsung Infra Project of Bhutan: India pledges to invest Rs 2 billion
Feb 27, 2023, at 10:01 pm
Thimpu: India has extended grant assistance of Rs 2 billion for the Gyalsung Infra Project, a move that aims to further strengthen the relationship between neighbours.
Bhutan explores Buddhist tourism ties with Maharashtra
Feb 15, 2023, at 01:17 am
Dahung: Bhutan National Assembly Speaker Wangchuk Namgyel met with Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in Mumbai last week when they discussed the possibility fo expanding tourism ties.
Feb 08, 2023, at 07:40 pm
New Delhi: A Parliamentary Delegation from Bhutan led by Wangchuk Namgyel, Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan called on President of India Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, officials said.
India to support Bhutan for establishment of third international internet gateway
Feb 03, 2023, at 02:48 pm
Thimpu/New Delhi: As part of the expanding India-Bhutan digital partnership, the Government of India is pleased to support the Bhutan government for the establishment of the third international internet gateway for Bhutan.
India is committed to its unique partnership with Bhutan: Narendra Modi
Jan 28, 2023, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India wants to maintain an unique relationship with Bhutan to ensure progress and prosperity of both the nations.
Nov 26, 2022, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi has said that the India Bhutan Satellite is a testament to our special relationship with the people of Bhutan.
Bhutan confers highest award on Naendra Modi
Dec 17, 2021, at 09:08 pm
Thimpu: Bhutan on Friday conferred the highest civilian award on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending "unconditional friendship" during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bhutan becomes second country after Singapore to adopt BHIM UPI
Jul 15, 2021, at 02:30 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Bhutan has become the second country after Singapore to have BHIM-UPI acceptance at merchant locations, NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL).
Bhutan’s Tax Inspectors Without Borders programme launched in partnership with India
Jun 24, 2021, at 03:37 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched its programme in Bhutan on June 23.
We are with you: Bhutan PM tweets after Uttarakhand glacier burst tragedy
Feb 08, 2021, at 03:25 pm
Thimphu: Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering on Monday said his nation is with the people of India where a flash flood, triggered by a glacier burst incident, in Uttarakhand's Chamoli region on Sunday left at least 10 people dead.
Neighbourhood First: India sends COVID-19 vaccine to Bhutan
Jan 22, 2021, at 04:33 am
Thimphu: The Government of India has provided 150,000 doses of the ‘Made In India’ vaccine to the Royal Government of Bhutan as a testimony to the 'special relationship and uniquely close friendship' between India and Bhutan.
India delivered 9 consignments of Covid-19 relief supplies to Bhutan between March to December
Jan 09, 2021, at 06:44 am
Thimphu: India has sent nine consignments, which contained medical supplies and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), to Bhutan between March and December, officials said.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bhutan on Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space
Jan 01, 2021, at 03:42 pm
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Republic of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan on Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.
PM Narendra Modi, his Bhutanese counterpart launch RuPay Phase 2 in Bhutan
Nov 20, 2020, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Lyonchhen Dr Lotay Tshering on Friday virtually launched Phase-2 of the RuPay card allowing Bhutanese card holders access to RuPay network in India.
Jun 26, 2020, at 05:30 pm
Thimphu/ IBNS: Bhutan today rejected media reports claiming that it has stopped the supply of irrigation water to the farmers in Assam, terming the disinformation "totally baseless" and a "deliberate attempt" by vested interests to create a misunderstanding with India.
Coronavirus: Assam government sounds high alert, medical teams deployed along international border
Mar 07, 2020, at 06:01 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government on Saturday sounded high alert across the state after the first case of deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) detected in Bhutan who visited Assam before leaving for the Himalayan nation.
Bhutan Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji to visit India tomorrow
Nov 16, 2019, at 04:48 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bhutan Lyonpo (Dr.) Tandi Dorji will be paying a visit to India from Nov 17-23, officials said.
Indian army Cheetah helicopter crashes in Bhutan, two pilots die
Sep 27, 2019, at 04:37 pm
Guwahati, Sep 27 (IBNS): An Indian army Cheetah helicopter crashed in Bhutan on Friday and left two pilots dead, officials said.
I have no doubt ISRO team will make it happen one day: Bhutan PM tweets on Chandrayaan 2
Sep 07, 2019, at 09:21 am
New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS): Just hours after communication with the Chandrayaan 2 lander was lost, Bhutanese PM Lotay Tshering on Saturday came out to encourage Indian scientists and said the country will achieve the mission one day.
India witnessing historic transformations, eliminating poverty faster: Modi to Bhutanese students
Aug 18, 2019, at 11:37 am
Thimphu, Aug 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting Thimphu, on Sunday addressed the students at the Royal University of Bhutan and said India is witnessing historic transformations in a wide range of sectors.
Aug 17, 2019, at 05:18 pm
Thimpu, Aug 17 (IBNS): Visiting Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held delegation levels talk with his counterpart Lotay Tshering.