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World Bank approves USD 40 million for Bhutan’s climate and disaster resilience
Kuensel
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The World Bank has approved a USD 40 million grant to help Bhutan to strengthen its institutional and technical capacity to manage the increasing risks of climate change and natural disasters. strengthen for Thimphu most locked content to Tashi...
Crazy Town: Episode 110. Et Tu, Bhutan? Cryptocurrency and Late-Stage Capitalism
Resilience
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September 10, 2025
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Nepal off Durga Puja vacation plans, trips go for a toss while Kolkata tour operators scramble for alternatives
The Indian Express
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September 10, 2025
Durga Puja is the time when many Bengali families pack their bags for vacations abroad. Nepal has long been a favourite — a short flight away, pocket-friendly, and no passport required, just a voter ID and a permit.But this year, Nepal is off the...
15 Places You’d Least Expect to Be a Haven for Solo Travel
AOL
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Solo trips often conjure images of well-worn destinations with hostels on every corner and maps full of backpacker trails. Yet the most rewarding journeys sometimes unfold in places no one would immediately label as “solo-friendly.” These 15...
Bhutan glory gets new name in Bugun language
The Arunachal Times
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[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA, 7 Sep: The endemic and endangered Bhutan glory butterflies have been given names in the Bugun language of West Kameng district, under The Bhutan Glory Project. This is the first time in the country that a butterfly has...
Chinese destinations on the rise among Singapore outbound travellers
TTG Asia
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September 10, 2025
China overtook Japan as the top outbound country for Singaporeans in June 2025, with the top five destinations being Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, according to recent statistics from YouTrip, a multi-currency mobile wallet....
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These 23 Trips Are Perfect for Multigenerational Travel and Large Groups, According to Travel Experts
Travel + Leisure
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Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together. But planning a trip that appeals to...
Closing the gaps in health access and affordability in south and southeast Asia
The Hindu
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September 13, 2025
Access to healthcare and financial protection are the two essential pillars of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In South and Southeast Asia, home to nearly one-third of the world’s population, the UHC Service Coverage Index has improved from 29 in...
A view from the past: Father Mackey reflects on his years in Bhutan
Kuensel
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‘Are you ready to die for your country?’ The Bhutanese boy looked at the American man, thought for a moment, and replied, ‘No, that would be crazy. Who would want to die for a country?’ This conversation between a United Nations delegate and a...
Drukyul Camp in Australia to connect Bhutanese youth to their roots
Kuensel
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A group of about 20 Bhutanese, in partnership with the Association of Bhutanese in Perth Incorporated (ABPI), is set to host the first-ever two-week Drukyul Camp in Perth, Australia, from December 22. he for said. Teachers coordinator, locked...
Stuck In Nepal After Flights Cancellations? How Stranded Travellers Can Return Home
News18
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September 9, 2025
Last Updated:September 09, 2025, 14:37 IST In the wake of protests, security has been tightened by Indian authorities at places bordering Nepal Demonstrators clash with riot police personnel during a protest outside the Parliament in Kathmandu on...
Bhutanese students return to Bangladesh as situation improves
Kuensel
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With the political situation in Bangladesh improving after a month of unrest, Bhutanese students are beginning to return for their studies. are Pema students Nu locked content returning Wangdue are jurisdiction locked contentstudents Ema Datshi Nu...
Bhutan’s Phobjikha Valley: Where Rare Black-Necked Cranes Find Refuge
Outlook India
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September 7, 2025
High in the heart of Bhutan, where the Black Mountains cradle sweeping meadows and glacial streams, lies the serene Phobjikha Valley. Often whispered about among intrepid travellers as a hidden gem, it is most famous as the winter sanctuary of the...
Re-imagining Bhutan’s university system
Kuensel
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Two important discussions around university education occured in the National Assembly last week. Both these discussions—critical to our nation’s future—spotlighted the need to rethink and transform tertiary education in the country. equip...
A unique space for convergence of Bhutanese and global cinema
Kuensel
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Scheduled for September 19-23, 2024, the Kingdom of Bhutan International Film Festival (KBIFF) promises to be a landmark event in Bhutan’s film landscape. Kuensel sat down with the Festival Director Tshering Phuntsho to learn more about the...
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...
Building Capacity of Bhutanese exporters
Kuensel
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A capacity-building workshop for Bhutanese exporters on procedures and regulatory requirements was conducted yesterday in Thimphu, aim- ing to facilitate smoother and more efficient export processes to India. and Paro agricultural successive...
Jasper Public Library promotes traveling abroad with new displays
Daily Mountain Eagle - Alabama
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The Carl Elliott Regional Library-Jasper Public Library now has five temporary displays that promote cultural education and travel, featuring items from 30 countries. “We have a case, located in front of our big bulletin board, full of items from...
The countries with the most vacation days in the world
Conde Nast Traveller
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September 9, 2025
How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...
Bhutan PM visits Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, PM Modi shares moment on X
The Statesman (India)
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September 6, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartwarming moment as Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and his wife visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. The visit underscores the cultural and spiritual bonds between India and Bhutan....