<p>China has purportedly built four new villages in Bhutan’s territory in the last one year, new satellite images have revealed.</p>

<p>It is being claimed that the villages were constructed between May 2020 and November 2021.</p>

<p>The images tweeted by a leading satellite imagery expert showed multiple villages being constructed over an area of 100 square kilometres in the disputed land near the Doklam plateau, which lies at a tri-junction between China, India and Bhutan.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Disputed land between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bhutan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bhutan</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/China?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#China</a> near Doklam shows construction activity between 2020-21, multiple new villages spread through an area roughly 100 km² now dot the landscape, is this part of a new agreement or enforcement of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/China?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#China</a>'s territorial claims ? <a href="https://t.co/9m1n5zCAt4">pic.twitter.com/9m1n5zCAt4</a></p>
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<p>It was in Doklam plateau where India and China had a face-off in 2017 over Beijing’s attempt to extend a road towards the south of the plateau into Bhutan’s territory.</p>

<p>The latest images lend credence to the concerns raised by US and other countries over China’s aggrandisement policy along its neighbours’ borders and employing strong-arm tactics to usurp their territories.</p>

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<p>The move is particularly alarming for India as it is responsible for the territorial integrity of Bhutan, which maintains a limited armed force. Historically, India has been advising Bhutan on its foreign policy and continues to train its armed forces.</p>

<p>Bhutan has been facing constant pressure from China to renegotiate the land boundaries.</p>

<p>Apart from the Doklam plateau, China also claims Sakteng wildlife sanctuary, which falls in Eastern Bhutan, as part of its territory, even though no such claims were raised in the past by the top leadership in Beijing.</p>

<p>In July last year, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin indicated that unless the land between Bhutan and China is demarcated, more such disputes would arise.</p>

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China has purportedly built four new villages in Bhutan’s territory in the last one year, new satellite images have revealed. It is being claimed that the villages were constructed between May 2020 and November 2021.

China has purportedly built four new villages in Bhutan’s territory in the last one year, new satellite images have revealed. It is being claimed that the villages were constructed between May 2020 and November 2021. The images tweeted by a leading satellite imagery expert showed multiple villages being constructed over an area of 100 square kilometres in the disputed land near the Doklam plateau, which lies at a tri-junction between China, India and Bhutan. Disputed land between #Bhutan & #China near Doklam shows construction activity between 2020-21, multiple new villages spread through an area roughly 100 km² now dot the landscape, is this part of a new agreement or enforcement of #China's territorial claims ? pic.twitter.com/9m1n5zCAt4 — d-atis☠️ (@detresfa_) November 17, 2021 × It was in Doklam plateau where India and China had a face-off in 2017 over Beijing’s attempt to extend a road towards the south of the plateau into Bhutan’s territory. The latest images lend credence to the concerns raised by US and other countries over China’s aggrandisement policy along its neighbours’ borders and employing strong-arm tactics to usurp their territories. Watch The move is particularly alarming for India as it is responsible for the territorial integrity of Bhutan, which maintains a limited armed force. Historically, India has been advising Bhutan on its foreign policy and continues to train its armed forces. Bhutan has been facing constant pressure from China to renegotiate the land boundaries. Apart from the Doklam plateau, China also claims Sakteng wildlife sanctuary, which falls in Eastern Bhutan, as part of its territory, even though no such claims were raised in the past by the top leadership in Beijing. In July last year, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin indicated that unless the land between Bhutan and China is demarcated, more such disputes would arise. (With inputs from agencies)

New satellite images expose China’s latest land grabbing attempts in Bhutan: 4 new villages in one year

<p>As the COVID crisis creates havoc in India, Bhutan will be supplying 40 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen to India. The oxygen will be exported using cryogenic tankers and will come from a new plant from Motanga Industrial Estate in Eastern Bhutan's Samdrup Jongkhar district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A release from the Indian mission in Bhutan said, "The provision of oxygen by Bhutan will augment India’s efforts to win the fight against COVID-19 and save precious lives" and "this is a practical manifestation of the uniquely close and friendly ties between India and Bhutan."</p>

<p>The plant has been set up by a Bhutanese company SD&nbsp;Cryogenics Gases Pvt Ltd and&nbsp;has a domestic investment of 51 per cent&nbsp;by Bhutan's Cryogenics&nbsp;Gases&nbsp;and FDI component of 49 per cent&nbsp;by&nbsp;Assam-based Indian company&nbsp;Meghalaya Oxygen Pvt Ltd.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a strong show of support has been seen by the people of Bhutan for India amid the Covid crisis. Many Bhutanese took to Twitter showing solidarity with India.&nbsp;Dechen Namgyal, a Bhutanese medical student tweeted, "This is what Bhutan can do as a friend", Bhutan sending Oxygen to India.</p>

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<p>Namgay, a multimedia journalist in Bhutan tweeted, "My thoughts &amp; prayers are with India, every day".</p>

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My thoughts &amp; prayers are with India, everyday. 🙏🏻</p>
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<p>Tenzing Lamsang, Editor of The Bhutanese Newspaper recalling his student days in Delhi tweeted said,"I am so so sorry for what is happening to some of the warmest &amp; most generous people on earth."</p>

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I am so so sorry for what is happening to some of the warmest &amp; most generous people on earth. They don’t deserve this.<br />
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My prayers that you all come through this.</p>
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<p>A board at a coffee shop in Bhutan had written, "can we just take a moment today and pray for India"</p>

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<p>India has reported over 300,000&nbsp;Covid cases daily for the last few days. New Delhi, via its mission, has been trying to get oxygen&nbsp;and has got the first consignment from Saudi Arabia. The country so far has also been able to bring oxygen containers from Singapore, UAE, and Thailand.&nbsp;</p>


As the COVID crisis creates havoc in India, Bhutan will be supplying 40 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen to India. The oxygen will be exported using cryogenic tankers and will come from a new plant from Motanga Industrial Estate in Eastern Bhutan's Samdrup Jongkhar district.

As the COVID crisis creates havoc in India, Bhutan will be supplying 40 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen to India. The oxygen will be exported using cryogenic tankers and will come from a new plant from Motanga Industrial Estate in Eastern Bhutan's Samdrup Jongkhar district. A release from the Indian mission in Bhutan said, "The provision of oxygen by Bhutan will augment India’s efforts to win the fight against COVID-19 and save precious lives" and "this is a practical manifestation of the uniquely close and friendly ties between India and Bhutan." The plant has been set up by a Bhutanese company SD Cryogenics Gases Pvt Ltd and has a domestic investment of 51 per cent by Bhutan's Cryogenics Gases and FDI component of 49 per cent by Assam-based Indian company Meghalaya Oxygen Pvt Ltd. Meanwhile, a strong show of support has been seen by the people of Bhutan for India amid the Covid crisis. Many Bhutanese took to Twitter showing solidarity with India. Dechen Namgyal, a Bhutanese medical student tweeted, "This is what Bhutan can do as a friend", Bhutan sending Oxygen to India. This is what Bhutan can do as a friend.#India https://t.co/O86fuB5MvS — Dechen Namgyal (@DechenNamgyal6) April 27, 2021 × Namgay, a multimedia journalist in Bhutan tweeted, "My thoughts & prayers are with India, every day". Reading several Indian articles that #Assam will be importing oxygen from #Bhutan - trying to verify it on our side. It'd make many Bhutanese happy to know we can reciprocate #India's goodwill towards us in some way, if true. My thoughts & prayers are with India, everyday. 🙏🏻 — namgay (@namgayzam) April 26, 2021 × Tenzing Lamsang, Editor of The Bhutanese Newspaper recalling his student days in Delhi tweeted said,"I am so so sorry for what is happening to some of the warmest & most generous people on earth." My entire education has been in India including 3 yrs of college in DU & 2 years of work as a journalist in Delhi. I am so so sorry for what is happening to some of the warmest & most generous people on earth. They don’t deserve this. My prayers that you all come through this. — Tenzing Lamsang (@TenzingLamsang) April 26, 2021 × A board at a coffee shop in Bhutan had written, "can we just take a moment today and pray for India" 🙏🙏🙏 #india pic.twitter.com/Ct98siJXak — CoffeeCat (@_CoffeeCat__) April 27, 2021 × India has reported over 300,000 Covid cases daily for the last few days. New Delhi, via its mission, has been trying to get oxygen and has got the first consignment from Saudi Arabia. The country so far has also been able to bring oxygen containers from Singapore, UAE, and Thailand.

India's Covid crisis: Bhutanese express solidarity, country to supply oxygen

<p>India is collaborating with Bhutan for conducting Phase-3 trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidate even as New Delhi has sent 7 consignments of essential medicines to the country since March 2020 amid the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The consignments of essential anti-COVID-19 medicines include Paracetamol, Cetrizine, Hydroxychloroquine. Other than medicines, India has also sent medical equipment such as PPE kits, N95 masks, RT-PCR test kits, X-ray machine to Bhutan.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/afghan-peace-negotiator-abdullah-abdullah-meets-pm-modi-briefs-about-intra-afghan-talks-in-doha-333416">Afghan peace negotiator Abdullah Abdullah meets PM Modi; briefs about intra-Afghan talks in Doha</a></strong></p>

<p>In fact, on Thursday, Indian envoy to Bhutan Ruchira Kamboj handed over portable digital X-ray machines to Bhutan's foreign minister Tandi Dorji and will be used in conducting critical health services in southern. the border town of Phuentsholing.</p>

<p>The Indian mission in Bhutan in a release said, "India’s gesture to continue delivery of essential medical supplies is a reflection of the special bonds of trust and understanding between India and Bhutan that have existed over decades."</p>

<p>Bhutan's FM in a tweet said, "I would like to thank Government of India for the continued support".</p>

<p>Both countries have also started an air transport bubble for the movement of people between the countries. Druk Air, which is the flag carrier of Bhutan, operated the first flight from Paro to Bagdogra in West Bengal on October 1</p>

<p>Bhutan's envoy to India, Maj. Gen. Vetsop Namgyel speaking to WION said, "The India Bhutan air transport bubble arrangement enables citizens of our two close neighbours working and residing in each other's country to travel to and fro by air. It is a good interim measure before regular commercial flights can resume. "</p>

<p>India already has a transport air bubble with Afghanistan and Maldives. The Maldives was the first country in South Asia with which India established transport air bubble.&nbsp;</p>

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India is collaborating with Bhutan for conducting Phase-3 trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidate even as New Delhi has sent 7 consignments of essential medicines to the country since March 2020 amid the pandemic.

India is collaborating with Bhutan for conducting Phase-3 trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidate even as New Delhi has sent 7 consignments of essential medicines to the country since March 2020 amid the pandemic. The consignments of essential anti-COVID-19 medicines include Paracetamol, Cetrizine, Hydroxychloroquine. Other than medicines, India has also sent medical equipment such as PPE kits, N95 masks, RT-PCR test kits, X-ray machine to Bhutan. Also read | Afghan peace negotiator Abdullah Abdullah meets PM Modi; briefs about intra-Afghan talks in Doha In fact, on Thursday, Indian envoy to Bhutan Ruchira Kamboj handed over portable digital X-ray machines to Bhutan's foreign minister Tandi Dorji and will be used in conducting critical health services in southern. the border town of Phuentsholing. The Indian mission in Bhutan in a release said, "India’s gesture to continue delivery of essential medical supplies is a reflection of the special bonds of trust and understanding between India and Bhutan that have existed over decades." Bhutan's FM in a tweet said, "I would like to thank Government of India for the continued support". Both countries have also started an air transport bubble for the movement of people between the countries. Druk Air, which is the flag carrier of Bhutan, operated the first flight from Paro to Bagdogra in West Bengal on October 1 Bhutan's envoy to India, Maj. Gen. Vetsop Namgyel speaking to WION said, "The India Bhutan air transport bubble arrangement enables citizens of our two close neighbours working and residing in each other's country to travel to and fro by air. It is a good interim measure before regular commercial flights can resume. " India already has a transport air bubble with Afghanistan and Maldives. The Maldives was the first country in South Asia with which India established transport air bubble.

India-Bhutan collaborate on Phase-3 trials of Covid-19 vaccine