Bhutan Honours Modi’s Commitment Through Sacred Stupa Dedication at Gelephu
Bhutan has honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi by dedicating a sacred Buddhist stupa to him, recognising his commitment and India’s support for the Gelephu Mindfulness City project. Bhutanese King Jigme…
Bhutan Creates Guinness Record with 108 Buddhist Stupas in Nine Hours
Bhutan has achieved a remarkable milestone by setting a Guinness World Record for erecting 108 Buddhist stupas within just nine hours. The record-breaking effort involved around 40,000 trained volunteers, who…
Bhutan Sets Guinness World Record with 108 Chortens
Bhutan has entered the Guinness World Records for the most stupas or chortens consecrated simultaneously across multiple venues, following the completion of 108 Jangchub Chortens in Gelephu Mindfulness City on…
Binance Hit by $6.3 Billion Cryptocurrency Heist
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly suffered a major cyberattack involving an estimated $6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency, equivalent to around ₹60,000 crore. The company has suspended deposits…
Royal Edict Lays Financial Foundation for Gelephu Mindfulness City’s Autonomous Banking
A Royal Decree has granted comprehensive central banking powers to the Gelephu Financial Services Office, paving the way for its official transition into the Gelephu Central Bank within Bhutan’s southern…
Bhutan Raises 108 Sacred Stupas in a Single Day
Bhutan has completed the coordinated raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens in Gelephu Mindfulness City on November 1, bringing together around 40,000 volunteers and an estimated 200,000 visitors in one of…
Iran Holds Talks With Qatar on Reopening Strait of Hormuz; Sets Conditions for US
Top Iranian leaders are engaged in discussions with Qatari mediators regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—a focal point of tension in the Middle East. Iran has made it…
Royal Significance Meets Spiritual Heritage: Bhutan Celebrates King’s Coronation and Lhabab Duechhen
Bhutan achieved an unprecedented national and spiritual milestone by completing the synchronized raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens along an 11.7-kilometer corridor beside the Mau Chhu in Gelephu Mindfulness City. The…
Predictability for Travelers: Bhutan Locks in Discounted Tourism Fee for Additional Two Years
Bhutan has officially extended its USD 100 nightly Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for international tourists through December 31, 2029, offering travel operators and prospective visitors long-term certainty for itinerary planning.…
Bhutan Extends USD 100 Tourist Fee Until December 2029
Bhutan has extended its USD 100 per-night Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for international tourists until 31 December 2029, offering greater certainty to travellers and tourism businesses. The existing rate was…