Bhutan

November 11, 2025 10:21 PM

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India announces ₹10,000 crore contribution to Bhutan’s five-year plan

King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Wangchuk thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for participating in the event stating it will be very bold to say that we love India, India has always stood by Bhutan, and so Bhutan stands with India. Prime Minister Modi said the King was the one who emphasised growth of a nation can not just be measured by GDP coining the term Gross National Happiness Index, blending economic growth with sustainability. Prime Minister Modi also announ...

India and Bhutan sign MoU on renewable energy cooperation

November 11, 2025 9:13 PM

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India and Bhutan sign MoU on renewable energy cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underlined the India-Bhutan relationship as one rooted in values of emotions, peace and progress. Addressing the media in Thimpu, India's Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya said that during his meeting with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Prime Minister described the partnership between the two countries as one of trust and development. During the meeting, the two leaders talked about the importance of connectivity and highlighted the importance...

India-Bhutan Energy Ties Strengthened with Punatsangchhu-II Project

November 11, 2025 6:03 PM

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India-Bhutan Energy Ties Strengthened with Punatsangchhu-II Project

Another major milestone in the successful energy partnership between India and Bhutan is signed with the inauguration of the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project. In the evening, PM Narendra Modi was received by the King and Queen of Bhutan in Tashichho Dzong, the iconic fortress and Buddhist monastery located on the western bank of the Wang Chhu River in Thimphu, Bhutan. He offered prayer and lit a butter lamp along with the King and Queen....