Middle East conflict pushes fuel costs up; premium petrol hiked by ₹2–3 per liter in India
On March 20, 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) announced that the increase in petrol prices would be limited to the premium variant, experiencing a rise of…
ADB Chief Meets Bhutan Prime Minister, Pledges Continued Support
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda held a meeting with Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay at ADB’s headquarters in Manila to reinforce the robust development collaboration between ADB and…
Major Infrastructure Revamp at Chukha Central School
Chukha Central School, established in 1977, is currently undergoing significant infrastructure enhancements as part of the government’s educational strengthening initiative under the 13th Plan. This initiative responds to long-standing infrastructure…
Early Warnings Secured: Bhutan Agrees to Rainfall Data-Sharing Pact
In a significant step towards improving flood management, Bhutan has agreed to share real-time rainfall and river discharge data with West Bengal, enabling more accurate and timely forecasting in vulnerable…
Election Preparations Intensify in Darjeeling and Kalimpong for April 23
Preparations for the Legislative Assembly elections, set for April 23, have been confirmed by the district administrations of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, coinciding with the enforcement of the Model Code of…
Bhutan’s First Indoor Golf Bar Opens Its Doors as the 19th Hole
The 19th Hole has recently opened in Bhutan, marking the country’s first indoor golf simulator bar designed as a casual social hub rather than merely a sports facility. The venue…
Taj Expands Himalayan Footprint with New Bhutan Properties
The Taj Hotels brand has returned to Bhutan’s hospitality landscape after a two-year pause, launching two luxury resorts in the Himalayan kingdom and re-establishing its presence in the country’s high-end…
Dubai Financial District Hit by Debris After Iranian Attack Interception; 45 Arrested in UAE
Tensions in West Asia spilled into the United Arab Emirates this week after debris from an intercepted Iranian attack struck a building in Dubai’s financial district, rattling residents and prompting…
Hagrama Mohilary Welcomes Narendra Modi’s Projects, Hopes for Kokrajhar–Gelephu Rail Link
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recently announced infrastructure projects for the BTC region, calling them a significant milestone for Bodoland. During a virtual…
Pakistan says drones intercepted after Taliban claims strike on Kohat base
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated after the Taliban government claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting a military facility in Pakistan’s Kohat region.Officials from Afghanistan’s defense ministry said…