Bhutan has temporarily lifted ban on the sale of tobacco amid Coronavirus pandemic after a Bhutanese worker handling import from India tests positive. Ban to be restored when the pandemic is over.

Due to risk of cross-border contagion, Bhutan temporarily banned sale of tobacco

The remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, known for embracing gross national happiness and outlawing television until 1999, has now made the unusual decision to reverse a ban on the sale of tobacco, blaming coronavirus.

Bhutan lifts tobacco ban due to coronavirus

India has said it has received interest from Bhutan to be part of COVID 19 trials. Indian envoy to Bhutan Ruchira Kamboj said, "The government of India has received information related to Bhutan's interest in being part of the COVID Trails.

Bhutan interested to be part of India's COVID-19 trials

With an aim to increase trade and connectivity, India and Bhutan on Wednesday opened a new land trade route. The trade route will link West Bengal's Jaigaon with Ahlay, Pasakha in Bhutan.

India and Bhutan open new trade route to boost trade

Japan on Tuesday came out with its defence white paper on the security in the region and highlighted the growing Chinese aggressiveness in the region and plans to status quo unilaterally in several areas in Asia including India, Bhutan and South China.

From India to Bhutan to South China Sea, Beijing unilaterally attempting to change status quo: Japan 

After India & Nepal, China has now laid claim to territories in Bhutan. Beijing says the Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in Bhutan is on Chinese land. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: China claims Bhutan's territory

'Occupy, build-up, intimidate and repeat'- this is China's policy towards its neighbours. This is a policy that has no filters, be it small islands or big neighbours.

After provoking India, China now lays claim on Bhutan's territory

Amid reports of Bhutan stopping the supply of irrigation water to farmers in Assam and adjoining areas, the countries foreign affairs ministry clarified saying that "there is no reason why the flow of water should be stopped at this time".

No reason to stop flow of water to Assam, clarifies Bhutan

In its first term, the NDA government devoted a considerable amount of time to strengthen ties with the neighbourhood. 'Neighbourhood first' became the rallying call and Prime Minister Narendra Modi built up a personal rapport with almost all neighbouring leaders.

India's diplomacy losing to China's widening influence?

First look at the new Prince of Bhutan: King releases photos of his three-month-old son to mark his wife's 30th birthday

Countries spared by the COVID-19 inferno... so far!

Red pandas are not a single species but rather two distinct ones, according to the most comprehensive genetic study to date on these endangered mammals. Scientists said on Wednesday they found substantial divergences between the two species of the red pandas, namely, the Chinese red pandas and the Himalayan red pandas after the genetic analysis of the DNA from 65 of the animals.

Genetic study reveals red pandas to be actually two separate species

The Bhutanese government is ending the decade-old provision of free entry for Indian tourists. Thimphu has decided to levy a daily fee of ₹1,200 ($17) for ''regional tourists'' from India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives, starting July 2020.

Indian tourists visiting Bhutan will have to pay ₹1200 per day starting July

New year resolution for India: Care for the earth like Bhutan. #Bhutan #India #NewYear

Bhutan's green push is a glittering example for India

Bhutan Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji, who is on a week-long visit to India, offered prayers at the renowned Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya on Tuesday. The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya of Bihar's Gaya district, marking the location where Lord Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

Bhutan Foreign Minister visits Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi Temple

The Foreign Minister of Bhutan, Tandi Dorji will be visiting India for five days starting November 17. Dorji is expected to arrive in New Delhi tomorrow morning.

Bhutan's foreign minister Dorji to visit India for a week starting tomorrow

A strong and sustained push is being made by Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Pema Khandu for a separate cadre. Arunachal Pradesh is a strategic state with a long boundary with China, Bhutan and Myanmar which is roughly around 1800 km.

Arunachal Pradesh pushes for a separate cadre

An Indian Army Cheetah chopper crashed near Yongphulla in Bhutan on Friday killing both its pilots including a Bhutanese Army Captain. The two pilots have been identified as Lieutenant Colonel Rajneesh Parmar of Indian Army and Captain Kalzang Wangdi of Royal Bhutan Army.

Indian Army chopper crashes in Bhutan, both pilots killed

Kuzuzangpa la! I feel privileged to file this column from Thimphu, the beautiful capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. With a host of other historians, biographers, musicians, intellectuals, and artists—local, Indian, and international, I am an invited speaker at the 10th anniversary edition of Mountain Echoes, ‘The Bhutan festival of arts, literature and culture’.

India-Bhutan ties: Sharing stories, creating memories

More support for India's move on Jammu and Kashmir, after Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh, now Nepal too has come out and backed India on Kashmir issue. Watch full video to know more.

After Bhutan, Maldives and Bangladesh, Nepal backs India's move on J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the students of the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimphu and said that India and Bhutan may vary in sizes but the two countries have beliefs and values in common.

Spiritualism is the strength of our bilateral relations: PM Narendra Modi tells students in Bhutan

PM Modi is on 2 days visit of Bhutan. PM Modi addresses students of the Royal University of Bhutan on 2nd day. After this address, he will move to the National Memorial. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi's address to students of Bhutan Royal University on 2nd day

Moving beyond the hydropower sector, India and Bhutan on Saturday agreed to explore new areas of bilateral cooperation including healthcare, education, science, and technology during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Himalayan nation.

PM Modi, Bhutan's Lotay Tshering to look at new areas, such as healthcare & education: Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale

PM Modi departs for India, 2-day visit to Bhutan ends. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi departs for India, 2-day visit to Bhutan ends

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