United Nations, New York: Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay said Gelephu Mindfulness City, a planned Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Bhutan’s border with India, has the support of Indian …
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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bhutan’s Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel arrived in Bumthang on September 16. Jaishankar is visiting Bhutan from September 16 …
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Bhutan: Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Evacuation Drill at Punakha Dzong on September 11
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readBhutan will conduct a major Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) evacuation drill at the historic Punakha Dzong on September 11, as authorities step up disaster preparedness amid growing concerns over …
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Choosing the 14th Dalai Lama’s successor has shifted from a religious affair to a major geopolitical concern in Asia. This process will influence the future direction of Tibetan Buddhism and …
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Suresh Wadkar Inaugurates GHAMMAK, a Unique India-Bhutan Music Festival
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readA delegation of nine renowned Bhutanese artistes, cultural representatives and creative professionals is in Mumbai for a week-long exchange of music, ideas, traditions and artistic experiences. This initiative is being presented …
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India, Bhutan to Launch UPI-Linked Postal Remittance Corridor
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia and Bhutan are moving to establish a new cross-border remittance corridor anchored in their postal networks, with a planned integration of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) PosTransfer platform and …
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From Poverty Gains to Climate Losses: What ESCAP’s Data Reveal About South Asia
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readSouth Asia is emerging as one of the most consequential battlegrounds for the global 2030 Agenda, with new data showing that hard-won social and economic gains are being steadily undermined …
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U.S. State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including South Asian Nations
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe U.S. State Department has announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including several South Asian nations: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. In a …
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US Adds Bangladesh, Nepal to Visa Bond Requirement for B-1/B-2 Visitors Beginning January 21, 2026
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe U.S. Department of State has announced that South Asian countries, including Bangladesh and Nepal, will be added to the list of nations whose citizens must post refundable bonds of …
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India to Send Sacred Buddha Relics to Bhutan for Global Peace Festival
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIn a major cultural and spiritual event, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha from India’s National Museum in New Delhi will be taken to Bhutan for a public exposition in …