Doklam, RuPay card, Mangdechhu hydropower in focus as Modi lands in Bhutan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a two-day official visit to Bhutan, met Dr Pema Gyamtsho, Leader of the Opposition of Bhutan's National Assembly, on Sunday.

PM Modi meets Opposition leader Pema Gyamtsho of Bhutan's National Assembly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Bhutan on a two-day state visit. Modi was received by his Bhutanese counterpart Dr Lotay Tshering and others on his arrival at the Paro International Airport.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bhutan on two-day visit

The PM will meet all members of the Bhutanese Parliament, deliver a major address at the Royal University of Bhutan and will also visit the national monument.

PM Modi's first visit since 2017 Doklam crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaches Bhutan, he is on a two-day state visit to promote the "time-tested friendship" between the two countries. Watch video to know more.

PM Modi on a two-days visit to Bhutan reaches Thimphu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his gratitude towards Bhutan in his address from the Bhutanese capital city Thimpu. PM Modi reiterated India's support to Bhutan and stated that the country holds a special place in the hearts of Indians.

Who wouldn't want friend like Bhutan, honoured to be part of its development: PM Modi in Thimpu 

"Bhutan is the second country this will be launched in after Singapore. This will be done in two phases -- the first phase will be Indian banks will issue RuPay cards which can be used by Indian travellers in Bhutan, in a bid to ease tourism in the country," Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale had stated at a presser preceding the PM's visit.

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale briefing in Bhutan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived in Bhutan on a two-day state visit. This is his first visit to the country since his re-election earlier this year with a massive mandate, and second overall. His previous state visit to Bhutan came in June 2014, just days after he was sworn in for his first term.

Prime Minister Modi launches RuPay Card in Bhutan by making purchase

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhutan on Saturday on a two-day visit during which he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with the top leadership of the country.

PM Modi reaches Bhutan on two-day visit, accorded with Guard of Honour

People of Indian origin in Bhutan gave a warm welcome to PM Modi. People also raised slogans of Modi-Modi. Watch this video to find out more.

Warm welcome of PM Modi by Indian origin people in Bhutan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Bhutan from Saturday morning with the focus being on space, hydropower projects and Ru Pay cards. Calling Bhutan a "trusted friend and neighbour", PM Modi in a pre-departure statement said, "India and Bhutan enjoy excellent bilateral ties exemplified by our extensive development partnership, mutually beneficial hydro-power co-operation, and strong trade and economic linkages.

With focus on space, hydropower and RuPay cards; PM Modi to leave for Bhutan on Saturday

The Ministry of External Affairs has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Bhutan from August 17 to 18. In a statement, the MEA said, "The visit reflects the high priority that the Government of India attaches to its relations with Bhutan, India’s trusted friend and neighbour.

With focus on 'neighbourhood first policy', PM Modi to visit Bhutan on August 17

In 2014, Bhutan was the first foreign visit by PM Modi. Now PM Modi will again move to Bhutan for 2 days visit. Last Month Indian Foreign Minister also visited Bhutan for 2 days. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi will move to Bhutan for 2 days visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Bhutan on a two-day visit starting August 17. This will be his first visit to Bhutan since the Doklam crisis in 2017. The crisis saw a two-month-long standoff between Indian and Chinese forces in Doklam which is claimed by Beijing but is part of Bhutan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bhutan on August 17-18

Bhutan was once the poster child for green living. In 2000, Bhutan had 19,000 cars, buses & trucks. Thimphu has 40 buses for 1,00,000 people. In decades Bhutan has seen a 500% increase in vehicles. Bhutan is the world's only carbon negative country. Watch this video to know further...

What Worries 'Green & Happy' Bhutan?

Famed for valuing Gross National Happiness over economic growth, Bhutan is a poster child for sustainable development. But booming car sales may impact efforts to preserve its rare status as a carbon-negative country and an increase in traffic is testing the good humour of its citizens.

Car boom brings gridlock misery to 'green and happy' Bhutan

In a first-ever development, Indian waterways are being used to transport cargo between Bhutan and Bangladesh. Around 1000 metric tons of stones from Bhutan are being transported to Bangladesh using the Brahmaputra by ship MV AAI which set sail from Dhubri in Assam on Friday.

In a first Indian waterways connect Bhutan and Bangladesh

Heavy rainfall in Bhutan has led to a rise in water levels of Pagladia and Borolia rivers in Assam which has washed away a crucial bridge connecting Tamulpur to Baksa District Headquarters.

Rains in Bhutan raise river water level in Assam's Tamulpur; bridge washes away

From Everest's base to earth's lowest elevation at Dead Sea, International Yoga Day celebrated across the globe

On 5th International Yoga Day 2019, Bhutan envoy said, 'Yoga is India's gift to the World.' Watch this video to know more.

International Yoga Day 2019: Bhutan envoy says, 'Yoga is India's gift to the World'

Bhutan's LGBT community celebrated Saturday after the tiny Himalayan kingdom's parliament became the world's latest to decriminalise homosexuality. The lower house overwhelmingly voted late Friday to repeal two sections of the 2004 criminal code which made "unnatural sex" illegal.

Bhutan's LGBT community celebrates after homosexuality decriminalised

Newly appointed External Affairs Minister of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will be visiting Bhutan. Watch this video to know more.

New External Affairs Minister's 1st foreign visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on a two-day visit to Bhutan on Friday for his first bilateral trip after assuming charge of the ministry. The visit reflects the importance that India attaches to its bilateral relationship with Bhutan, a close friend, and neighbour, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press statement.

Jaishankar to embark on first bilateral visit to Bhutan today

External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday met Bhutan's top leadership, including Prime Minister Lotay Tshering, and discussed important elements of the bilateral ties with emphasis on development partnership and cooperation in the hydropower sector.

External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discusses key elements of ties with Bhutan's top leadership

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