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RBI Introduces Measures To Boost Indian Rupee Use in Regional Trade, Proposes Lending to Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka
New Delhi, October 1: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed several measures to strengthen the Indian rupee’s role in regional trade, aiming to reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves and keep the current account deficit (CAD) at a...
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South Asian Athletics Championship 2025 kicks off in Ranchi
The fourth South Asian (SAF) Senior Athletics Championship began with grandeur at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Morabadi, on Friday. Chief Minister Hemant Soren formally inaugurated the three-day international event, which will see...
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Stella Jean spotlights Bhutanese artisans and calls to save craft
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“We can’t pay them less because artisans are already underpaid,” Jean explained, adjusting the finishing touches on her models. “Otherwise, we’ll see this craftsmanship only in museums. If we don’t wear it, it becomes useless.” Bhutanese artistry...
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India announces two Rs 4,000 crrail links with Bhutan
The details of the initiative were made public by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at a media briefing. The two governments have agreed to establish two cross-border rail links to connect Banarhat (West Bengal)...
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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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“I, The Song” selected as Bhutan’s official entry to the 98th Academy Awards
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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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Under China BRI shadow, India announces 2 Rly lines to Bhutan in push for regional connectivity
New Delhi: India on Monday announced that it will build two railway links with Bhutan at a cost of roughly Rs 4,033 crore as part of its push for connectivity and economic integration. The projects will extend the Indian Railways network to link...
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World News | India, Bhutan Sign MoU on Cross-border Rail Links; Review Energy, Development Ties
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday welcomed his Bhutanese counterpart Aum Pema Choden in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The two Foreign Secretaries "reviewed the full spectrum...
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A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF BHUTAN
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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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Ireland Presidential Election 2025: Left-Wing Leader Catherine Connolly Set To Become Next President After Rival Heather Humphreys Concedes Defeat
Dublin, October 25: Ireland's independent left-wing politician Catherine Connolly is on course to become the country's next president after her only rival, Heather Humphreys of the centrist Fine Gael party, conceded defeat early on Saturday,...
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World News | India, Bhutan Sign MoU to Establish First Cross-border Railway Links
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held consultations today with Foreign Secretary of Bhutan Aum Pema Choden, the Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement. The Foreign Secretaries reviewed the...
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India to build two cross-border rail links with Bhutan at a cost of ₹4,033 cr
New Delhi: India announced on Monday that it will build the first two cross-border railway links with Bhutan at a cost of ₹4,033 crore, with the project being seen as part of New Delhi’s efforts to bolster regional connectivity to drive economic...
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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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New Railway Projects Connecting India, Bhutan To Boost Connectivity And Trade
New Delhi/Guwahati: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday, announced new railway projects connecting India and Bhutan to further strengthen connectivity and trade. The Union Minister while talking to the media in New Delhi on new...
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India to construct 2 cross-border rail links to Bhutan costing over Rs 4,000 crore
NEW DELHI: 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...
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India and Bhutan to be Linked by Rail for First Time With Rs 4,033 Crore Investment
India and Bhutan will soon be connected by rail for the first time, with two projects worth Rs 4,033 crore linking Assam’s Kokrajhar to Gelephu and West Bengal’s Banarhat to Samtse. The MoU will be signed in New Delhi. India and Bhutan are set to...
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World News | India, Bhutan Approve First Rail Link Projects to Boost Connectivity and Trade
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): India and Bhutan are set to strengthen connectivity with the launch of the first-ever rail link projects between the two countries, marking a significant step in their bilateral partnership. According to...
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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 announces two cross-border railway projects to link Bhutan, will cost Rs 4,000 crore
The Centre on Monday announced two cross-border railway projects of 69-km and 20-km length that will connect Bhutan with the bordering areas of Assam and West Bengal.The 69-km Kokrajhar (Assam)-Gelephu (Bhutan) and 20-km Banarhat (West...
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In a first, India & Bhutan to launch two rail link projects, stretching 700 km
New Delhi: India and Bhutan are set to strengthen connectivity with the launch of the first-ever rail link projects between the two countries, marking a significant step in their bilateral partnership. According to official details, two major...
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