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India announces ₹4,030 crore railway project with Bhutan
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (file photo) | Photo Credit: ANI India and Bhutan will develop their first cross-border rail link, a ₹4,030-crore ($454 million) project slated for completion in four years. “Huge benefit to the people of Bhutan....
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Sonam Wangchuk's wife alleges witchhunt against the activist to derail Ladakh’s Sixth Schedule demand
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has condemned "anti-national" narratives and other allegations levelled against Wangchuk and his institutes in Ladakh, stating they amount to witchhunting that has continued for...
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The great education divide
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Bhutan Times
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Report finds parents’ education level is key to their children’s academic success TIL BDR GHALLEY | Thimphu he National Education Assessment (NEA) 2024 has found that parental education particularly the father’s level of schooling plays a decisive...
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Bhutanese entrepreneurs open permanent Bhutanese product outlet in Siliguri
A permanent Bhutanese product outlet in Siliguri, India, has drawn massive interest from people in Siliguri and nearby areas. The new outlet, stocked with Bhutanese products, is seen as a stepping stone towards expanding Bhutanese goods beyond the...
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India to build two cross-border rail links with Bhutan
India on Monday announced plans to construct two cross-border railway projects with Bhutan. The initiative, worth over Rs 4,000 crore, marks the first such rail connectivity between the two countries and aims to enhance trade and economic...
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India announces two Rs 4,000 crore cross-border rail links with Bhutan
India on Monday unveiled its plan to build two cross-border train links with Bhutan at a cost of over Rs 4,000 crore, in first such railway connectivity projects with the Himalayan nation to boost trade and economic engagement. The details on the...
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Daily Briefing: Asia Cup shadow looms over Women’s World Cup
The shadow of the politically-charged men’s Asia Cup looms large over the ICC Women’s World Cup, which kicks off today in Guwahati with a match between the hosts and Sri Lanka. Real-world tensions spilt onto the field during India’s encounters...
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Assam’s growth vision powered by Bhutan rail link
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The Sentinel - Assam News
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India fast-tracking the proposed rail link between Kokrajhar in Assam and Gelephu in Bhutan is good news for both Assam and the Himalayan kingdom. Apart from connecting Bhutan with the strategic railway connectivity, it will unlock huge...
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Bhutan’s tourism growth rooted in sustainability and cultural authenticity
Bhutan welcomes more visitors while preserving culture and nature, guided by its Integrated Tourism Master Plan and high-value philosophy. Tourism in Bhutan has long carried an air of mystique. For decades, the Himalayan kingdom kept the world at...
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India to build first cross-border rail links with Bhutan at ₹4,033 cr cost
This move follows recent high-level exchanges, including PM Modi's award in Bhutan.India on Monday announced plans to construct two cross-border railway links with Bhutan, the first such projects aimed at improving connectivity and trade with the...
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Foreign Secretary Misri hold talks with Bhutan counterpart Choden
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday held wide-ranging consultations with his Bhutanese counterpart Aum Pema Choden to review the full spectrum of bilateral ties. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officials, both sides...
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“I, The Song” selected as Bhutan’s official entry to the 98th Academy Awards
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Bhutan Times
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TENZIN LHAKI | Thimphu hutan has officially submitted the feature film I, The Song as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) announced Thursday. The...
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GMC, a win-win for Bhutan and Bangladesh
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Bhutan Times
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The Ambassador of Bangladesh to Bhutan, Shib Nath Roy, says a formal visit by Bhutanese leadership to Dhaka next month is expected to advance these talks and finalize agreements on connectivity and other economic issues. In a recent conversation...
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A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF BHUTAN
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Bhutan Times
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On board is the first-ever extensive aerial photography coverage of Bhutan’s tourist attractions NGAWANG JAMPHEL | Thimphu While there has been drone photography of some sites in the country, there never has been as extensive coverage of tourist...
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Stella Jean and Mountain Partnership launch Bhutan ethical fashion collection
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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Milan, Italy – Fashion designer Stella Jean today launched a new collection at Milan Fashion Week designed in collaboration with women artisans and local designers in Bhutan’s Himalayas under an initiative led by Bhutan’s Ministry of Industry,...
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India-Bhutan set for first-ever train service, direct rail links from these two Indian states; Details inside
In a major move to strengthen connectivity between India and Bhutan, the first-ever rail link projects between the two countries are set to be launched. This initiative marks a significant step in the bilateral partnership between India and...
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India to connect with Bhutan by rail; project cost Rs 4,033 crore
Biz News Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the rail links will help Bhutan gain access to India’s vast rail network which will help the country immensely. (Picture Credit: X – @AshwiniVaishnaw) Kolkata: India and Bhutan will be...
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Why tea shop culture still matters in India and beyond
Walk down any bylane in India and you’ll inevitably stumble upon a modest tea shop. A bench or two to accommodate customers, a glass jar filled with fried and baked snacks, steam rising from a cauldron boiling milk and tea leaves, and that’s it....
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Harvard Hires Drag Queen ‘LaWhore Vagistan’ As Visiting Prof For Class About ‘Sexual Dissidents’
Harvard University has recently hired a visiting professor in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality department whose alter ego is a drag queen who goes by the name of “LaWhore Vagistan.” The department announced in July it is bringing on Kareem...
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News18 Evening Digest: Suryakumar Yadav Lauds PM, India-Bhutan Train Link Soon & Other Top Stories
Last Updated:September 29, 2025, 17:13 IST We are also covering: Sharif Exposes Pakistan's Hybrid Regime With Asim Munir At Helm; Leh Violence Sends Ladakh Tourism Reeling, and others Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav...
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