AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoKathri in Paro: Bhutan’s two-week Kathri empowerment has begun in Paro, drawing around 15,000 devotees from across the country, including the Queen Mother, as His Holiness the Je Khenpo delivers teachings on impermanence, karma and Dharma. Tourism Safety: Two Indian tourists died after falling from a rafting boat in Bhutan’s Mochhu River near Yebisa village in Punakha; one woman was rescued, and the bodies were handed over to relatives. Sports & Travel: Bhutan’s national cricket team arrived in Kathmandu to prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier in Malaysia, with practice matches planned in Pokhara while road conditions are monitored. Policy & Sustainability: Bhutan announced it has become the first country to adopt Gross Ecosystem Product nationally, valuing ecosystem services at about US$6.2 billion for 2024 alongside GDP and Gross National Happiness. Payments for Travelers: India’s UPI is reported as the world’s largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume, with new merchant charges under discussion—relevant for cross-border travelers and Bhutan-linked payment use.
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