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India permits fresh areca nut imports without MIP condition from Bhutan
India has permitted import of fresh (green) areca nut without minimum import price condition from Bhutan through land customs stations (LCS) of Hatisar (Odisha) and…
Development outlay for Bhutan highest; allocation to Maldives sees cuts
New Delhi: In line with India’s ‘neighbourhood first’ policy, Bhutan was on Tuesday allocated the largest share of Rs 2,068 crore as development aid in…
Tourist Fee: Bhutan cuts daily tourist fee by half to lure more visitors
KATHMANDU: The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is to halve the $200 daily fee it charges tourists in an effort to boost a sector still struggling…
Net Zero: Bhutan emerges as net zero carbon emission country
THIMPHU: Bhutan has emerged as a country with net zero emissions and not only curbed its carbon footprints, but has also transformed into a carbon…
Flights: New international airport, more direct flights, better connectivity: Bhutan gazes into future with tourists who are ready to pay more
Although Bhutan is no longer as isolated as it used to be, the tiny Himalayan kingdom wedged between India and China continues to have limited…
Bhutan: Bhutan, China hold talks on boundary issue
The 12th Expert Group Meeting on the Bhutan-China boundary issue was held in Thimphu this week, Bhutan announced on Friday. The two sides reviewed the…
India eyes start-up exchange programme with its neighbours
India eyeing a start-up exchange programme with its neighbouring countries to boost entrepreneurial cooperation in the region. While a framework has already been put in…
india: Before King Jigme Wangchuck arrived, India changed import rules for marble from Bhutan
India promised assistance in developing Bhutan’s infrastructure and support for its marble industry ahead of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s crucial visit. India signed an…
Bhutan: Bhutan: China has equal say in resolving Doklam issue
NEW DELHI: China has a say, like India and Bhutan, in resolving the Doklam dispute, Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering has said in an interview.There…