Tshering Tobgay, the outgoing Prime Minister of Bhutan, time and again visits Hindu Temples. Tobgay is the leader of the People’s Democratic Party and was till recently campaigning for his party for the general elections. The People’s Democratic Party kicked off its campaign on 23rd August from the Machen Lhakhang in Punakha Dzong in Bhutan […]
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No change in the status quo in Doklam, India denies reports of China’s sneakiness
India has refuted reports that claimed that China has done some build-up in the area. In response to media reports on the situation in Doklam purported to be made by a US Official, the Official Spokesperson said: “The press reports attributing remarks on Doklam to a US official is incorrect. The reference to Doklam was […]
India and Bhutan bond over hydropower
India and Bhutan are marking the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations. The Prime Minister of Bhutan, DashoTshering Tobgay is on a visit to India from 5-7 July 2018, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. He is accompanied by Lyonpo Namgay Dorji, Minister of Finance and senior […]
Prime Minister of Bhutan visiting India
Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, will be paying an official visit to India from 5-7 July 2018, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the visit, Dasho Tshering Tobgay will call on the Indian President and hold talks with the Prime Minister of India. The External Affairs Minister and other Ministers […]
High-level exchange between India and Bhutan continue
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale paid an official visit to Bhutan from 1-2 April 2018. During the visit, Foreign Secretary met Dasho Sonam Tshong, Foreign Secretary of Bhutan. He called on the Prime Minister of the nation, Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay. The Foreign Secretary had an audience with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan. The […]
India throws open Science & Technology (S&T) Institutions for friendly neighbours
The Scientific Ministries and Departments of the Government of India have active international collaboration in science and technology both at the bilateral and regional level. Today India is engaged in active R&D cooperation with more than 44 countries across the globe including advanced, emerging and developing nations. As a part of India’s foreign policy initiatives […]
Doklam situation defused, now let’s take a look at China’s sins
India’s External Affairs Ministry (EAM) today signaled an end to the Doklam standoff. The good thing is that in this situation India and Bhutan worked together and were also able to corner China which was widely portrayed as the one with the habit of ‘bullying.’ In a statement, the EAM said that “in recent weeks, India […]
Bhutan to get Indian help in green and sustainable construction
Bhutan is all set to get Indian aid in green and sustainable construction. Central Public Works Department (CPWD), the construction major under the Ministry of Urban Development will assist Bhutan in green and sustainable construction of infrastructure. A Memorandum of Understanding in this regard was signed between CPWD and Department of Engineering Services, Ministry of […]
India making all attempts to bring back Indian soldier
Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that all attempts will be made to secure the release of the Indian soldier who inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan yesterday. “All attempts are being made to secure his release.” The Home Minister told the reporters after attending a meet to discuss the nation’s internal security situation. […]
Bhutan rejoices at the ‘Royal Birth’
Thimphu, February 6, 2016: The storks have paid a visit to the royal couple of Bhutan! King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema have been blessed with a baby boy. The official declaration read: “Our happiness knows no bounds, as we announce the Royal Birth of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey on 5th February […]