Kiren Rijiju meets Bhutan PM, highlights strong India-Bhutan ties

November 24, 2025 5:34 PM November 24, 2025 5:34 PM

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Kiren Rijiju meets Bhutan PM, highlights strong India-Bhutan ties

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today met the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay. In a social media post, the Minister said that their discussion reflects the depth of India-Bhutan friendship and the values that both countries uphold.     Mr Rijiju added that Bhutan’s reverence for the Holy Buddha Relics continues to inspire harmony and connection between the people of the two countries.      The Minister reached Bhutan earlier in the day. He is leading a delegation for the return of the Sacr...

First Meeting on India-Bhutan Rail Project Held

November 20, 2025 4:36 PM November 20, 2025 4:36 PM

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First Meeting on India-Bhutan Rail Project Held

The first meeting of the Project Steering Committee on India-Bhutan Rail Links project was held in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that during the meeting, the deliberations focused on the implementation modalities of the two rail links envisaged under the project Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse.     The meeting was co-chaired by  Additional Secretary (North) Munu Mahawar and Bhutan’s Secretary in the Ministry of Infra...

15-Day Global Peace Prayer Concludes in Thimphu, Bhutan

November 19, 2025 9:34 PM November 19, 2025 9:34 PM

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15-Day Global Peace Prayer Concludes in Thimphu, Bhutan

The 15 days long Global Peace prayer concludes in Thimphu today. The prayers were held with the collective aspiration for peace and happiness for all the world.      From 4th November, the Changlimithang ground in Thimphu was transformed into a vast sanctuary of peace and devotion as the Global Peace Prayer Festival unfolded. Conceived by the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the festival stood as Bhutan’s heartfelt contribution to a world longing for harmony. A Kalachakra Mandala was created...

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

November 11, 2025 10:21 PM 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 announced a contributi...

India and Bhutan sign MoU on renewable energy cooperation

November 11, 2025 9:13 PM 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 o...

India-Bhutan Energy Ties Strengthened with Punatsangchhu-II Project

November 11, 2025 6:03 PM 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.