Gorsam Kora festival concludes, celebrating India-Bhutan cultural bond and Buddhist heritage

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh: The vibrant Gorsam Kora festival in Zemithang Valley culminated today, drawing a large congregation of devotees from India and Bhutan. The annual event, which ran from March 26 to 29, showcased the enduring cultural and spiritual …

Bhutan rejects Bhutanese refugees deported by US, sends them to Nepal

Three new refugees who were expelled from Bhutan and arrived in Nepal were arrested on Saturday. Refugees residing in the Beldangi camp in Jhapa say this incident has raised concerns that the Bhutanese refugee issue, ongoing for over three decades, might …

Tibetans protest Bhutan’s China-compliance on ‘Xizang’ usage

(TibetanReview.net, Mar29’25) – Bhutan which does not have diplomatic ties with China but has a long-standing, intractable border dispute with it has been criticized for what is seen as support for Beijing’s Sinicization drive in Tibet, when it referred to …

India-Bhutan friendship celebrated in Arunachal

More women booters in Bhutan league

Sven footballers of the Bangladesh women's team are expected to leave for Bhutan to play in the Bhutan National Women's League after the Eid-ul-Fitr break. Following the recruitment of Masura Parvin and Rupna Chakma by Transport United, five other …

Bhutan installs Sentry MK-4 thermal screening system at Paro airport to detect fever and infectious diseases

To reinforce the country’s preparedness against emerging infectious diseases, Bhutan has installed the new Sentry MK-4 Thermal Screening System at the Paro International Airport. This installation comes at a time when global health experts have raised …

NCHM uses drone technology to improve flood mapping in Bhutan

The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) in Bhutan has taken a major step forward in flood risk management by incorporating drone technology into its flood prediction efforts. The drones used by NCHM are equipped with LiDAR (Light Detection …

Sergithang farmers expand Bhutan’s off-season chilli production

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Sergithang Gewog in Tsirang has become Bhutan’s top producer of early big chillies. Since its introduction in 2018, chilli cultivation in the gewog has grown steadily, providing farmers with an additional source of …

Thousands join Arunachal festival to celebrate India-Bhutan friendship

During the three-day event, monks conducted sacred mantras and traditional Buddhist rituals at the chorten, attracting pilgrims and Lamas from Bhutan, Tawang and neighbouring regions, fostering camaraderie and cultural exchange. Last Updated : 29 March …

Bhutan to Establish Agrifood Regulations Aligned with International Best Practices

Bhutan is taking a significant step toward transforming its agrifood systems by establishing regulations and standards aligned with international best practices, as outlined in the Agrifood Sector Strategy 2034. This initiative underscores the crucial …