India Boosts Global Maritime Ties with Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and Bhutan at Sagarmanthan Dialogue
On the sidelines of the Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal spearheaded extensive bilateral discussions with Saudi Arabia,…
Bhutan Tourism Records Strong September Growth with Over 26,000 International Visitors
Bhutan experienced a significant surge in international visitor arrivals this September, recording a 28 per cent year-on-year increase according to the latest monthly tourism bulletin released by the Department of…
Tourist arrivals up more than 28 per cent in September
The country received more tourists in September this year than in the same month last year. According to the Department of Tourism’s (DoT) monthly tourism bulletin, tourist arrivals last month…
India Transfers ₹290 Crore to Boost Bhutan’s Development Projects
The Indian Embassy in Thimphu announced on Tuesday that India has handed over ₹290 crore (2.90 billion Ngultrum) for various development projects under the Himalayan nation of Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year…
North Korea Conducts ‘Tactical’ Ballistic Missile Test, Raises Regional Security Concerns
North Korea has conducted a test of a tactical ballistic missile. According to the country’s state media, the test was carried out to further enhance a crucial component of its…
India, Bhutan Explore Brahmaputra Waterways and Jogighopa Terminal for Trade Connectivity
India and Bhutan are actively examining the potential of inland water transport systems—particularly the Brahmaputra River (National Waterway 2) and the multimodal terminal at Jogighopa in Assam—to significantly expand cross-border…
Bhutan’s Ancient Monpa Inhabitants Fight to Keep Ancestral Heritage Alive Among Younger Generations
The Monpa community in Trongsa, widely regarded as among the earliest inhabitants of Bhutan with a distinct linguistic and cultural heritage, is making concerted efforts to safeguard its disappearing ancestral…
Old Babesa sewerage ponds being transformed into ecological park
Thimphu residents seeking outdoor leisure could have an additional recreational park to explore. Tshalumarphey Ecological Park in south Thimphu is 20 per cent complete, with key infrastructure works finished. The…
Bhutan Retains Best Leading Heritage Destination Title
Bhutan has won 11 honours at the 2026 South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), including the Best Leading Heritage Destination title for the second consecutive year. The awards were announced during…
MoIT working on long-term measures and faster response for Wangdue-Thimphu highway
The Wangdue Phodrang-Thimphu Road corridor is facing growing pressure from extreme weather, with landslides, road damage and poor drainage affecting several stretches. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport says it…