Global Peace Prayer Festival

November 11, 2025 3:16 PM

PM Modi addresses gathering in Thimphu, reaffirms deep India-Bhutan ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a large gathering at the Changlimethang Celebration Ground in Thimphu, highlighting the centuries-old spiritual, cultural, and developmental partnership between India and Bhutan. During his November 11-12 visit, the Prime Minister will attend several official programmes and participate in the Global Peace Prayer Festival organised by the Bhutan Government. Extending greetings to King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the Fourth King Jigme Singye ...

November 11, 2025 12:18 PM

PM Modi arrives in Bhutan for two-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached Bhutan for a two-day state visit. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Landed in Bhutan. Grateful to Prime Minister Tobgay for the warm and gracious welcome at the airport. This visit reflects the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation shared between our two nations. India and Bhutan enjoy a time-tested partnership anchored in trust, goodwill and mutual respect. I look forward to further strengthening our close ties during this visit." During his Nov...

November 11, 2025 11:42 AM

PM Modi departs for Bhutan on two-day state visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Bhutan on Tuesday for a two-day state visit. During his November 11-12 visit, the Prime Minister will attend several official programmes and participate in the Global Peace Prayer Festival organised by the Bhutan Government. In his departure statement, PM Modi said, “I will be visiting the Kingdom of Bhutan from 11-12 November 2025. It would be my honour to join the people of Bhutan as they mark the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Ki...

November 7, 2025 5:39 PM

Sacred Buddha Relics from India to be displayed in Bhutan for Global Peace Festival

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha, currently housed at the National Museum in New Delhi, will be taken to Bhutan for public exposition from November 8 to 18 as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) in Thimphu. The event coincides with the 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan’s fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuk. A delegation led by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, along with senior monks and officials, will accompany the relics. This marks the second ...