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Managing monsoon stormwater in Bhutan’s urban landscapes: A sustainable perspective
Kuensel
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Urbanisation increases impervious surfaces by transforming the natural and permeable land to impervious surfaces like roads, parking lots and buildings. These impervious and hard surfaces prevent rainwater from draining naturally into the ground,...
Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela, honored the fourth graduation ceremony of JSW School of Law as the Chief Guest
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 29, 2025
Indian Ambassador to Bhutan graced the fourth graduation ceremony of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law as the Chief Guest in Paro today. The school marked the occasion by celebrating its students’ achievements, and dedicating their success...
Bhutan’s social protection system covers just 8% of population
Kuensel
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A new report has warned that Bhutan’s social protection system is fragmented and underfunded, leaving large sections of the population vulnerable to poverty, economic shocks, and climate risks, even as the country transitions to middle-income status.
India, Bhutan Sign MoU To Strengthen Cooperation In Agriculture & Allied Sectors
Knowledge & News Network
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August 29, 2025
New Delhi, Aug 29 (KNN) India and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in agriculture and allied sectors, marking a new chapter in the long-standing partnership between the two countries. The agreement was...
Dharali disaster is result of development at the cost of environment
Awaz The Voice
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August 29, 2025
Security forces rushing a man rescued from the cloudburst in Dharali for medical treatment Mahmood Hassan The climate disaster in the village of Dharali in Uttarakhand has created ripples across the country. A video on social media captured the...
India, Bhutan Ink Pact To Strengthen Agricultural Ties
Ommcom News
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August 28, 2025
New Delhi: India and Bhutan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen cooperation in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors, including livestock. The MoU was signed in Thimphu by Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary,...
India, Bhutan sign pact for further co-operation in agriculture, allied sectors
The Hindu Business Line
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August 28, 2025
To implement the MoU, the first session of the Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG) was convene | Photo Credit: 10016 India and Bhutan have signed a pact to strengthen co-operation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors. According to an...
Beyond Phobjikha Why Khotokha is Bhutan’s Hidden Gem
Daily Bhutan
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Khotokha Valley in Wangduephodrang is a serene wetland sanctuary, home to endangered Black-necked Cranes and recognised as one of Bhutan’s Ramsar sites. Often called the hidden twin of Phobjikha, the valley blends breathtaking landscapes with...
Delhi people could live 8 more years if pollution is cut to WHO standards, study finds
The Week
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After a decline in particulate pollution in 2022 in India, levels once again increased in 2023; and that if these were to be brought down to meet prescribed standards, it would add 3.5 years to the average life expectancy. This is from the annual...
3rd Jita Kyoei International Judo Tournament Concludes in Bhutan with a Message of Unity
International Judo Foundation
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The 3rd Jita Kyoei International Judo Tournament for Children concluded on a high note in Bhutan, leaving behind a lasting impression of unity, discipline and the deeper values of judo. Held from 20th to 24th August in Tashi Pelkhil Village,...
Bhutan is going to host its first-ever fashion week in October
Dawn
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August 27, 2025
Bhutan is going to host its first-ever fashion week from October 27 to November 1 and it promises to be an exciting showcase of the country’s history through fashion. The event is being hosted by Bhutan’s Department of Media, Creative Industry and...
Govt. launches climate-resilient urban development pilot projects in Thimphu and Paro
Kuensel
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In a joint effort to combat the growing impacts of climate change, the government launched pilot projects aimed at enhancing the resilience of its urban centres yesterday. You must be logged in to make comments. Don't have an account yet? Register...
MoAL aligns with 10X vision to transform Bhutan’s agriculture sector
Kuensel
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is working under a comprehensive strategy to build a resilient, sustainable, and high-value agriculture sector, with priorities focused on strengthening national food security, producing...
Buddhist Women: Drukpa Nuns Visit Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena at the Mahabodhi Devachan Campus in Ladakh
Buddhistdoor Global
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Images courtesy of MIMC The renowned Buddhist leader and socially engaged monk Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, founder and spiritual director of the non-profit Mahabodhi International Meditation Center (MIMC) in Ladakh, in India’s far north, this...
Thimphu Hosts 6th Bhutan Hospitality and Food Fair
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu he 6th Bhutan Hospitality and Food Fair 2025 opened at Changlimithang, Thimphu, with an inauguration led by the Tashi Wangmo Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE). The five-day event, organized...
Thimphu hosts key ICT workshops to enhance network expertise
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu Over 90 ICT professionals, including college students, have gathered in Thimphu for a five-day Bhutan Network Operators Group (btNOG) workshop, marking one of the largest skill-building events in the country’s digital...
Bhutan Kidney Foundation honours donors and supporters
Bhutan Times
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…also calls for greater awareness on kidney health KINZANG DORJI TSHERING Thimphu Looking back on the Bhutan Kidney Foundation’s (BKF) 13-year journey, founder and executive director Tashi Namgay described its evolution as a story of persistence...
Bhutan Battles Rising Threat of NCDs with Quad 80 Strategy
Bhutan Times
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NGAWANG JAMPHEL Paro Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses are emerging as the biggest health challenge for Bhutan, reflecting a global trend that has alarmed health experts...
Tom Hanks and Dia Mirza narrate two wildlife epics on discovery+ and Animal Planet
India Blooms
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August 26, 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery has added two compelling blue-chip wildlife titles to the discovery+ and Animal Planet content slate this August. The lineup features The Dooars World, narrated by Dia Mirza, which premiered on August 15 with a simulcast on...
Put water management at the center of climate change combat
The European Times
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August 25, 2025
Currently underway in Stockholm from August 24 to 28, the 35th World Water Week Reunion highlights the crucial link between water and global warming, under the theme, water for climate action. At the heart of sustainable development and...