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India, Bhutan sign two agreements on Line of Credit, health education cooperation: MEA on Misri's Bhutan visit

India and Bhutan have signed two agreements during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Bhutan, including a Line of Credit agreement and a pact between the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan for cooperation in health education and health research,…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

India, Bhutan approve 12 new PTA projects worth Rs 332 crore, sign Rs 4,000 crore credit line

India and Bhutan reviewed development projects during high-level talks. A concessional line of credit worth Rs 4,000 crore was signed. Cooperation in health education and research was also expanded between institutions. Forty-five electric vehicles were handed over to support green mobility initiatives. Both nations reaffirmed their strong development partnership and…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

The Red Panda Is Not a Panda: The Real Taxonomy of This Endangered Himalayan Mammal

The Giant Panda Stole the NameWestern science described the red panda nearly fifty years before anyone in Europe had documented the giant panda. Frédéric Cuvier formally named it Ailurus fulgens in 1825. The name translates from Latin and Greek as "fire-coloured cat", which is at least honest about what it…

Times Life · Jul 31

CJI Surya Kant welcomes 2 law clerks from Bhutan in Supreme Court

Two young professionals from Bhutan have joined the Supreme Court as law clerks. This initiative follows a memorandum of understanding signed between the two nations. The Bhutanese clerks will work for a period of three months. They will receive the same honorarium as Indian law clerks. This program aims to…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Bhutan editor stands by E20 report after Modi govt denial

Last week, Bhutanese newspaper The Bhutanese reported that Bhutan had declined an offer from Indian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to supply E20 petrol.

Newslaundry · Jul 6

Readers reply: Are there places on Earth where humans haven’t been?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions takes a deep dive into the unknown and untrodden …

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Govt denies reports of Bhutan rejecting India's E20 fuel

India's Petroleum Ministry has debunked claims that Bhutan rejected E20 petrol imports, stating no such offer was ever made. The ministry emphasized that reports suggesting otherwise are inaccurate and urged reliance on official sources. This clarification follows allegations by Congress regarding several neighboring countries refusing India's fuel. The government also…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

Bhutanese proverb of the day: 'Whatever joy you seek, it can be achieved by yourself; whatever misery you seek, it can be found by yourself' is an ultimate lesson in happiness and sorrow

Bhutan is one of the happiest countries of the world and it is no wonder that a Bhutanese proverb lays bare their secret of happiness. It says everything is in the mind -- both joy and sorrow and there is no external factors to be credited to or blamed. The…

The Times of India · Jul 3

India hands over Rs 2.5 billion cheque to Bhutan as 5th tranche towards Economic Stimulus Programme

India has disbursed the fifth tranche of Rs 250 crore for Bhutan's Economic Stimulus Programme, bringing the total released to Rs 1,250 crore. This support is vital for Bhutan's post-Covid economic recovery and employment generation. Additionally, India provided over Rs 46 crore for educational initiatives and digital skilling. India remains…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Bhutan monarchy mourn late princess, send condolences

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Bhutan have expressed great sadness over the passing of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati and extended condolences to the Royal Family and grieving Thais.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13