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Afeida, Sapna off to join Bhutan’s RTC for August’s second Laos mission
Daily Star
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August 15, 2025
Fri Aug 15, 2025 01:47 PM Last update on: Fri Aug 15, 2025 02:07 PM Star Sports Desk Fri Aug 15, 2025 01:47 PM Last update on: Fri Aug 15, 2025 02:07 PM Bangladesh captain and defensive pillar Afeida Khandaker and midfield heartbeat Sapna Rani...
‘Popular means people pay (good money) to watch, like in IPL, EPL’ – Bhutan Archery league, urges higher ticket prices
The Indian Express
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August 15, 2025
India’s enthusiastic initiation into the Archery Premier League is long awaited, and its start coinciding with Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti, is looking at riffing off traditional cultural and mythological tropes.But a neighbouring country which has...
The Week in Women's Football: Farah Abu Tayeh exclusive; Examining UEFA Champions League qualifying
Tribal Football
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This week, we interview Jordan international forward Farah Abu Tayeh about their Group A Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers last month—particularly their last match against surprising Iran, who advanced to the Asian Cup Finals in Australia early next...
Understanding the Chronology of Dimapur
The Morung Express
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Hokato Awomi Activist & Asst Professor There have been a lot of tantrums about Dimapur and Dimasa, a lot of concerned public leaders and figures had been heard stating, Dimapur doesn’t belong to Nagas, such a statement could lead the just man to...
King, Queen of Bhutan to make first State visit to Việt Nam next week
Vietnam News
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August 14, 2025
HÀ NỘI — At the invitation of President Lương Cường and his spouse, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Queen Jetsun Pema will pay a State visit to Việt Nam from August 18 to 22. The announcement was made by Foreign Ministry...
Pemako Hotels announces its third property in Paro, Bhutan
Hotel Designs
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August 14, 2025
Pemako, which translates to ‘hidden lotus-shaped land’, currently comprises of two thoughtfully curated hotels – opulent tented villas immersed in nature in Punakha, and an urban sanctuary located in Thimphu. The addition of a new hotel in Paro...
Sargun Mehta Unveils Black Lady For Bhutani Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025
Femina
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The Filmfare Awards are India’s most coveted cinematic accolades, celebrating outstanding artistry, technical wizardry, and unforgettable performances in Bollywood. Honouring the art of storytelling in Punjabi cinema, the Bhutani Filmfare Awards...
Royal Institute of Performing Arts opens in Thimphu
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 14, 2025
For many artists retiring from the former Royal Academy of Performing Arts or RAPA, life after 40 brings an uncertain future. Under current regulations, artists are required to leave the institute upon reaching 40. With most of them being class 12...
Arunachal Assembly to hold special session tomorrow to end golden jubilee celebrations
The Hans India
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August 17, 2025
The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly will hold a special session on Monday to conclude the golden jubilee celebrations of the 60-member House, officials said on Sunday. An official said that over a month-long celebration, which began on July 4, would...
Shared passion for archery bridges borders between Bhutan and Sikkim
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 13, 2025
Archery is not just Bhutan’s national sport; it is also a bridge of friendship between Bhutan and India. This bond is on full display at the 2025 Bhutan National Archery Championship, where five teams from Sikkim are competing alongside Bhutanese...
Insiders’ guide to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon
South China Morning Post
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August 13, 2025
Bhutan is known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon due to the frequent thunderstorms that sweep its dramatic valleys. But visitors are often welcomed by stillness after a stomach-churning landing in mountain-ringed Paro, home to the country’s only...
Bhutan U-20 Women’s Team falls to Saudi Arabia, shows progress in qualifiers
Kuensel
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Bhutan’s Under-20 (U-20) Women’s national teamlost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their final match of the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at Changlimithang Stadium yesterday. You must be logged in to make comments. Don't have an account yet?...
Bangladesh delegation at Himalaya Parliamentarians’ Meet in Kathmandu
Bangladesh Post
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A Bangladesh delegation, led by Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma, arrived here on Sunday afternoon to attend the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Parliamentarians’ Meet-2025, which is scheduled to begin on Monday. BNP Standing...
Three members of a Bhutanese refugee family killed in Texas shooting
República
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KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Three Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees including a child were killed in a shooting incident in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday morning. According to agencies, the victims have been identified as 53-year-old Lalit Pradhan, his...
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region”
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, August 12, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the “World Women Entrepreneurs Forum” will be held from August 25 to 26, 2025, in Mongolia. The fourth major event, initiated by the...
Inter-State drug supplier nabbed with heroin worth ₹40 lakh in East Jaintia Hills
Hub Network
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August 17, 2025
Shillong, Aug 17: In a joint operation between East Jaintia Hills police and the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Meghalaya on Sunday apprehended a notorious inter-state drug supplier and seized heroin worth approximately ₹40 lakh at Byndihati...
5 Enchanting Spots In Bhutan That Look Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale In Monsoon
India.com
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Home Destination Enchanting Spots In Bhutan That Look Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale In Monsoon Bhutan is not just about the postcard-perfect Tiger's Nest or the busy streets of Thimphu. Beyond the well-trodden routes lies a Bhutan that is softer,...
Bhutan Echoes pays tribute to The Great Fourth
The Bhutanese
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August 9, 2025
This year’s Bhutan Echoes: Drukyul’s Literature Festival unfolded as more than a celebration of books and ideas; it became a heartfelt tribute to His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, whose visionary leadership continues to...
Bhutan strengthens forest restoration with new partnership
The Bhutanese
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August 9, 2025
The Royal Government of Bhutan has officially partnered with Conservation International, the Bhutan Ecological Society, and the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation in a significant move to strengthen forest restoration and protection...
Anthony Rendon shouldn’t be allowed near California education
The Press-Enterprise - California
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August 11, 2025
It’s hard to imagine a worse outcome than former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon heading California’s Department of Education, but, sadly, it’s a possibility. Recently the Los Angeles County Democrat announced his candidacy for Superintendent of...