The Trans Bhutan Trail

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Ancient Trans Bhutan Trail Reopens For Travelers After 60 Years

The 500-year-old Trans Bhutan Trail will reopen for the first time in 60 years for travelers from April 2022. It is a 402 km trail that connects 9 districts, two municipalities, one national park, 28 local governments, and 400 historic and cultural sites. The Trans Bhutan Trail is funded by the Bhutan Canada Foundation. Travelers can explore 18 major bridges, even climb 10000 stairs, and can see the incredible eastern Himalayan region. 

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Sun, 30 Jan 2022 - 08:00 PM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: Bhutan, Himalayan Region, tourists, Trans Bhutan Trail, Bhutan Canada Foundation

Courtesy: The Times of India

BHIM launches in Bhutan

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Bhutan Adopts India's E-Payment Gateway 'Bhim'

India’s mobile payment app Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) has been launched in Bhutan on July 13. Besides, capsizing Bhutanese businesses, it will also aid the Indian businesses and tourists in the country to use cashless transactions. Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), BHIM is based on Unified Payment Interface (UPI). Further, Indian has completed the launch of RuPay card, an Indian Payment gateway in 2020.… read-more

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 - 09:31 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: BHIM, UNIFIED PAYMENTS INTERFACE, Bhutan, Digital Payment App

Courtesy: Zee News

 Representational Image: Chinese Invasion

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China Is Slowly Annexing Territories Of Bhutan, Warns New Report

A report published by journal Foreign Policy stated that China, who was slowly invading its neighbour Bhutan for years, is good 8 kilometers into the country now. An Australian news site reported that China has built a town complete with roads, power plant, two CPC buildings, a communications base, military, police outposts and a warehouse. Robert Barnett of Foreign Policy stated that there is very little that Bhutan can do.

Sun, 23 May 2021 - 09:40 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: China, Bhutan, invading, Border Dispute

Courtesy: ANI

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As India Reels Under COVID Surge, Here Is List Of Mask Free Countries

While India is reeling with the second wave of COVID-19 infections, some countries don't need face masks anymore, including India's immediate neighbor China. Others that made it into the list are the US, Bhutan, New Zealand and Israel. Notably, the countries have shown common trends of high vaccination rates. Moreover, New Zealand and China have even witnessed concerts with thousands of people without face masks and much social distancing.… read-more

Wed, 19 May 2021 - 06:00 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: masks, China, New Zealand, Bhutan, USA, Israel, COVID-19 outbreak, Covid-19 Vaccination

Courtesy: The Economic Times

Liquid Oxygen Truck

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COVID-19: Bhutan To Supply 40 Metric Ton Liquid Oxygen To India Daily

The Indian embassy in Bhutan on April 27 informed that Bhutan will supply liquid oxygen to India amidst the COVID-19 led oxygen crisis. Terming the assistance as 'uniquely close and friendly' bilateral ties, 40 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen will reach Assam in cryogenic containers daily. Reportedly, the new plant which will supply oxygen received 49% FDI from Assam based Indian company Meghalaya Oxygen Private Limited.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 - 06:44 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: Bhutan, India, liquid oxygen, Oxygen Supply

Courtesy: The Economic Times

Covishield

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India Gifts 1.5 Lakh Serum Institute's 'Covishield' Vaccines To Bhutan

Strengthening India-Bhutan relationships, the Centre on January 20 dispatched 1.5 lakh doses of Covishield vaccine to Bhutan. Interestingly, Bhutan became the first foreign country to receive the vaccines developed by the Serum Institute of India. Earlier, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, India has supplied medicines, medicinal equipment and essential commodities to Bhutan. Besides, India also repatriated over 2,000 Bhutanese nationals… read-more

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 - 09:34 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: India, Bhutan, COVISHIELD, COVID-Vaccine

Courtesy: Times Now

Flags of India and Bhutan

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ISRO Starts Training Bhutan Engineers For 2021 Satellite Launch

To assist Bhutan in developing a satellite, the ISRO began the phase-wise training for four Bhutanese engineers. While the Phase-1 will focus on theoretical and technical aspects, the final phase will aid the development of INS-2E satellite. To be launched in 2021, Bhutan will use the satellite to trace its natural resources and help in disaster management. Earlier, the tie-up was announced during PM Narendra Modi's 2019 Bhutan visit.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 - 08:24 PM / by Richa Nigam

Tags: ISRO, Bhutan, Satellite, India, Space, Disaster Management

Courtesy: WION News

Bhutan

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India Widens Its Air Bubble, Allows People to Visit Bhutan, Kenya

India has now extended its air bubble agreement with Bhutan and Kenya, bringing the tally to 15 countries in total. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has stated that the arrangements were made with reference to boost international air connectivity. He tweeted that "Indian carriers will be able to operate to these countries" and vice-versa. He also urged stranded… read-more

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 - 03:45 AM / by Ujjwal Panchariya

Tags: India, Bhutan, Kenya, Air Bubble

Courtesy: Times Of India