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What are the enhanced powers of Foreigners Tribunals? | Explainer
The Hindu
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September 13, 2025
The story so far: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently notified Rules, Order and Exemption Order, which made the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 operational. Parliament passed the legislation to regulate all matters relating to...
India must stay invested in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City
Awaz The Voice
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August 31, 2025
Aditi Bhaduri The Kingdom of Bhutan is opening up, and India must be prepared to avail itself of the opportunities it offers. Often dubbed the last Shangri-la on earth for its fairytale location and pristine beauty, Bhutan has kept itself isolated...
Travel is one of the most important tools for holistic recovery and rest, according to survey by Small Luxury Hotels of the World, as it launches its first wellbeing collection @SLHLuxuryHotels #wellbeing
Leisure Opportunities
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August 22, 2025
Job opportunities Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched its first wellbeing collection and also published a survey that found travel is perceived as an effective method for achieving meaningful rest. Richard Hyde, chief operating...
Local Author Kevin Holsapple Combines Love Of Beer, Hiking, And Travel In New Book
Los Alamos Reporter - New Mexico
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August 30, 2025
Los Alamos author Kevin Holsapple with his new book, ‘Beer Hiking Southern Rockies: 54 Hikes and Microbreweries in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah’. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com Kevin and wife Kris on a Colorado beer hike....
How tourist spending is going digital
Bangkok Post
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August 29, 2025
Starting in the fourth quarter this year, foreign investors arriving in Thailand can convert digital assets such as cryptocurrencies into baht to cover their travel expenses and spending in the country. The initiative called TouristDigiPay is set...
Bhutan: a kingdom built on happiness
Geographical
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August 21, 2025
Monks celebrate a Buddhist festival at a monastery in the Bumthang Valley, the spiritual heartland of Bhutan Words and photographs by Stuart Butler FACT FILE AREA AND TOPOGRAPHY Bhutan covers about 38,394 square kilometres – a land area comparable...
Germany, Rwanda boost digital ID schemes; Bhutan shares its success
Coingeek
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August 29, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Germany, Rwanda boost digital ID schemes; Bhutan shares its success The drive to global digital identity adoption picked up pace this week, as Germany’s BundID announced 2 million logins per month, Rwanda revealed more...
Bhutanese King, Queen visit Quang Ninh province
VietnamPlus
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August 21, 2025
Quang Ninh (VNA) – Chairman of the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee Pham Duc An and leaders of local departments and agencies on August 21 paid a courtesy call on King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of...
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This Island Is the Next Big Safari Destination, According to a Top Travel Advisor
Travel + Leisure
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The largest gathering of Asian elephants in the world; the highest concentration of leopards; a rainbow of endemic birdlife; and a huge range of different parks. These are just a few of the experiences you will find in the stunning South Asian...
Bhutan launches Green Hotel Standard to boost sustainable tourism
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 20, 2025
Bhutan has taken a major step in promoting sustainable tourism. The country has launched the Bhutan Green Hotel Standard (BGHS), setting a national benchmark for environmentally friendly hotels. The standard was developed jointly by the Department...
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...
Bhutan's New International Airport To Be Built By End of 2029; Details Inside
Times Now
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August 20, 2025
(Picture Credit: Instagram) Do you know about Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City? Well, this is an ambitious project of the country and the aim is to create more opportunities in sectors like green investments, connectivity and education. As part...
How to watch Australia vs Argentina: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview
TechRadar
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September 13, 2025
It's safe to assume both the Wallabies and the Pumas learned plenty from last weekend's thriller. Argentina had led 21-7 at half-time, but couldn't cope with Australia after the interval, with Angus Bell crossing the whitewash in the 85th minute...
Tourism, war, and peace
The "Good Tourism" Blog
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August 19, 2025
Some are calling on tourism leaders to do more to promote peace. Given that tourism is often among the first casualties of war, in what tangible and measurable ways can its leaders foster peace and understanding? Have a thought to...
Bhutan Unveils Tourism Roadmap 2025 to Drive Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu Bhutan has announced its Tourism Roadmap 2025, a comprehensive national strategy that seeks to transform the tourism sector into a central pillar of economic development, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. The...
Bhutan steps beyond sustainability and launches regenerative tourism
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
Bhutan has taken a new step in tourism with the launch of regenerative tourism. Unlike traditional tourism models, which mainly focus on reducing harm, regenerative tourism goes a step further. It works to restore nature, strengthen communities,...
Bhutan Launches Industrial Development Roadmap to Drive Green, Inclusive Economic Growth
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has officially launched the Industrial Development Roadmap (IDR) 2025, a national initiative designed to redefine Bhutan’s approach to industrialization. Grounded in...
Bhutan Kidney Foundation marks 13 years, supporting hundreds of patients
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
Bhutan Kidney Foundation has been a lifeline for kidney patients across the country. Since its establishment in 2012, the foundation has supported more than 900 patients. Around 430 patients are registered with the foundation, as it marks its 13th...
Bhutanese King’s Việt Nam visit expected to deepen bilateral ties: ambassador
Vietnam News
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August 18, 2025
NEW DELHI — Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyễn Thanh Hải has highlighted the state visit to Việt Nam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema from August 18-22, the first by a Bhutanese monarch since the...
Bhutan moves 800 BTC to new wallets, possibly for Binance deposit
Crypto Briefing
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August 18, 2025
Key Takeaways Bhutan moved 800 BTC to two new wallets, possibly in preparation for a centralized exchange deposit. The entity still retains over 9,900 BTC, making Bhutan the sixth-largest government holder of Bitcoin. Share this article The Royal...