5 Ways In Which Bhutan Is Crushing It In Responsible Tourism

Sustainability isn't just a buzzword in Bhutan-it's the way of life. While most countries scramble to balance tourism with environmental responsibility, Bhutan has been leading the charge for decades. It's the world's only carbon-negative …

Bhutan expands global air connectivity with new Dubai route

Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines recently launched a new twice-weekly flight service between Paro and Dubai, strengthening Bhutan’s connectivity to the world in October 2024. This new route enhances tourism, trade and diplomatic ties between Bhutan and the …

Assam CM Meets Bhutan’s Agriculture Minister To Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Guwahati, Feb 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Bhutan’s Agriculture and Livestock Minister Younten Phuntsho on Thursday to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Assam and Bhutan. The discussions covered key sectors such as agriculture …

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Assam, impact felt in B'desh, Myanmar, Bhutan and China too

An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Morigaon district in Assam during the early hours of Thursday (February 27), as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were felt in Guwahati and other areas of the state. …

Gelephu Mindfulness City project to benefit Bhutan & Assam: Minister

Gelephu Mindfulness City project to benefit Bhutan & Assam: Minister Guwahati: Bhutan’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Younten Phuntsho during a meeting with Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya apprised the latter of the upcoming Gelephu …

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station during Bhutan's general elections in January 2024

Gelephu Mindfulness City: Bhutan’s experimental economic hub of the future

Bhutan, the country that introduced the world to the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH), has long prioritised well-being over sheer economic growth.  Now, in a bold move, the Himalayan kingdom is launching the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), an …

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Highlights Indo-Bhutan Economic Cooperation At Advantage Assam 2.0

Guwahati: Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma attended an engaging session on "Indo-Bhutan Economic Cooperation and Gelephu Mindfulness City – Opportunities for Mutual Collaboration" in the presence of Minister of Agriculture & Livestock, …

NCC representatives from India, Bhutan, Maldives pay courtesy call on President Paudel

Kathmandu, Feb 25: A delegation of representatives from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) of India, Bhutan, and the Maldives today paid a courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel.     The delegation is currently in Nepal to participate in the Youth …

Bhutan to join NATAS Travel Fair 2025

Bhutan’s Department of Tourism (DOT) announced the country’s participation at the NATAS Travel Fair 2025. This year’s fair will be staged at the Singapore Expo from Friday, 28th February, to Sunday, 2nd March. The Bhutan DOT will be showcasing alongside …