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November 1, 2026 5:02 PM

Bhutan Raises 108 Sacred Buddhist Chortens in Gelephu, 40,000 Volunteers Participate

In a remarkable display of faith, devotion and collective participation, Bhutan today witnessed the simultaneous raising of 108 sacred Buddhist stupas, each standing 15 metres tall, in Gelephu Mindfulness City. The historic undertaking began at 3 AM local time, following traditional Buddhist prayers and religious rituals. The raising of the 108 structures was heralded by the sounding of 58 sets of traditional dungchen, or long Buddhist horns. Envisioned by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel...

October 30, 2026 12:53 PM

North Bengal on high Alert after glacial lake outburst in Bhutan; NDRF, SDRF mobilised

A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) reported at Lemthang in Bhutan has triggered a high alert across North Bengal, with authorities initiating emergency preparedness measures amid the possibility of flooding along the Sankosh River and its tributaries. Overflowing water from the glacial lake is flowing downstream through the Mo Chhu River towards the Sankosh River, prompting authorities to advise residents in vulnerable areas to immediately move to safer locations. Residents in the Darjeeling...

October 12, 2026 9:27 PM

India to host first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on October 13

India will host the first Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Home Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on October 13, with a focus on strengthening regional cooperation to tackle terrorism, transnational organised crime, narcotics, radicalisation, trafficking, illicit financial flows and cyber threats. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the meeting, which is part of efforts by the seven-member regional grouping to improve coordination amo...

October 7, 2026 9:48 PM

Global leaders hail PM Modi’s 25 years as Head of Government, laud leadership and public service

World leaders from across continents on Wednesday extended warm greetings and congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 continuous years as Head of Government, marking a political journey that began with his assumption of office as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 and continued with his taking over as Prime Minister of India in 2014. Leaders from Nigeria, Bhutan, the Philippines, Nepal, Botswana, Belgium, Japan, Dominica, South Korea and Serbia, among others, highlighted...

October 7, 2026 11:08 PM

PM Modi thanks world leaders for warm wishes on completing 25 years as head of government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked world leaders for their warm wishes as he completed 25 years as the head of the government. PM Modi thanked Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the warm wishes and expressed readiness to continue cooperation to further strengthen the strategic partnership and advance a shared vision for a more inclusive, prosperous and peaceful world. “Thank you, President Tinubu. India and Nigeria are close partners and leading voices of the Global Sout...

October 7, 2026 3:22 PM

Bhutan PM praises PM Modi’s “selfless service” and vision of Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article written by Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, reflecting on leadership, service and India's vision of Viksit Bharat. In the article, Tobgay highlights what he describes as values of wisdom, compassion, courage and selfless service in Prime Minister Modi's leadership. According to the article, the vision of Viksit Bharat represents an expression of these values by providing India with a shared national vision and encouragin...

September 18, 2026 10:57 AM

India, Bhutan review bilateral cooperation; launch key development and energy projects during EAM Jaishankar’s visit

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Bhutan from September 16 to 18, during which India and Bhutan reviewed the full range of their bilateral cooperation and discussed regional and international issues of mutual importance. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of Bhutan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel. During his stay, EAM Jaishankar received an audience with the Bhutan King and called on Bhutanese Prime Minister ...

September 18, 2026 1:10 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets King of Bhutan, values his guidance to deepen ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu during his official visit to the Himalayan nation. "Honoured to receive an audience with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, in Thimphu today. Deeply value his guidance to further deepen the unique friendship between India and Bhutan," EAM Jaishankar said on the social media platform X. Earlier, EAM Jaishankar and King Wangchuck lit 'Aashirvaad ka Diya' at the iconic ...

September 16, 2026 8:52 PM

Jaishankar visits Bhutan, discusses development, energy, trade and connectivity

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel in Bumthang, reviewing wide-ranging bilateral cooperation in development, energy, trade, connectivity, culture and people-to-people ties. Jaishankar is on an official visit to Bhutan at the invitation of Bhutan’s Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel. The visit is aimed at further strengthening the close and longstanding ties of friendship and coop...

September 14, 2026 8:36 PM

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to meet Bhutan King, PM during three-day visit

Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar has begun a three-day visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from September 14 to 16, with electoral cooperation and institutional engagement between the two countries high on the agenda. During the visit, Gyanesh Kumar will meet His Majesty the King of Bhutan in Thimphu on Monday. A key engagement will be Bhutan’s National Voters’ Day celebration at the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law in Paro on September 15, where the CEC will be the Chief ...