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Where to Find Perfect Weather and Fewer Tourists This August
Travelbinger
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July 18, 2025
August is the month when the entire travel universe seems to lose its collective mind. Everyone wants to go everywhere at exactly the same time, creating a perfect storm of overcrowded beaches, inflated prices, and weather so hot that sightseeing...
Bhutan is building a ‘mindfulness’ airport, expected to open in 2029
Tatler Asia
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Bhutan challenges airport norms with a mindful hub built for the future—fusing heritage and ambition by 2029 In a move that signals a distinctive approach to modern infrastructure, Bhutan has commenced construction on Gelephu International...
The message Nepal is trying to send through decision on Bhutanese refugees deported from US
Setopati
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It has been four weeks since the Nepal government decided to deport four refugees who had arrived in Nepal through Bhutan after they were expelled from the United States. According to the Department of Immigration (DoI)’s decision, these...
Bhutan should embrace decentralized identity systems
Coin Telegraph
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July 17, 2025
Opinion by: Ezra Reguerra, journalist at Cointelegraph The Kingdom of Bhutan’s openness to dive into Web3 technology creates an opportunity to build a blockchain-based identity infrastructure and modernize the nation’s approach to digital...
UAE, Bhutan launch 'AI for Development' Initiative to unlock AI’s potential for economic growth in Global South
Zawya
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In a milestone effort to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for inclusive development, the United Arab Emirates and the Royal Government of Bhutan, in collaboration with the Eurasia Group and G42, convened a...
Singapore travel company responds after criticisms over alleged planning and safety lapses on Madagascar expedition
Asiaone
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July 17, 2025
A Singapore-based adventure travel company has responded to criticisms regarding alleged planning and safety issues on a recent expedition to Madagascar, voiced by some participants. In a post on Tuesday (July 16), Beyond Expeditions, founded by...
Global Wellness Tourism Market Revenue To Worth USDUSD 954.11 Billion By 2030, Driven By Holistic Health Demand Focus Report Store
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Global Wellness Tourism Market Research by Focus Report store"Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2025–2030.According to recent research by Focus...
Bhutan eyes Asharikandi’s terracotta for Gelephu Project; Consul tours Dhubri craft hub
The Assam Tribune
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July 16, 2025
Dhubri, July 16: In a landmark step towards cultural collaboration and international promotion of traditional Indian craftsmanship, Jigme Thinlye Namgyal, the Consul General of Bhutan, paid a special visit to Dhubri on Tuesday. The visit focused...
“Bhutan’s survival hinges on the return of its exiled people”
Khabarhub
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July 16, 2025
KATHMANDU: Balaram Paudel, President of the Bhutan People’s Party (BPP), first published his book Bhutan: Past and Present in 2001. Now, more than two decades later, he has released a new 394-page book titled ‘Pardaa Pachhaadi Ko Bhutan‘ (Bhutan...
Bank holiday: Are banks closed today for death anniversary of U Tirot Singh?
Mint
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July 17, 2025
Bank holiday today, July 17 (Thursday): Banks in Shillong will be closed today to mark the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, one of the chiefs of the Khasi people. Thus, all public and private banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI), will...
Bhutan upgrades digital identity wallet, including liveness and P2P chat
Biometric Update
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July 16, 2025
Bhutan has rolled out four major upgrades to its National Digital Identity (NDI) wallet with the enhancements aimed at strengthening identity security, improving service delivery and reducing fraud and impersonation risk for digital transactions....
Bhutan launches AI for Development Workshop to boost economic growth
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 15, 2025
Bhutan is taking proactive steps to use Artificial Intelligence or AI to boost economic growth and support its national development goals. A key focus will be on using AI to support sectors such as agriculture, hydropower and tourism. As part of...
Bank Holiday Alert: Will Banks Remain Open Tomorrow, July 17? Here's What The RBI Calendar Says
ABP Live
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July 16, 2025
As mid-July approaches, bank customers across India are advised to take note of regional closures scheduled under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official holiday calendar. According to the latest schedule, banks in Shillong will remain closed...
A refugee deported to Bhutan by the U.S. finds himself stranded and stateless
WPRL - Mississippi
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July 16, 2025
Whenever Ray finds a working internet connection, his first instinct is to contact his wife and tell her that he's safe — for now. Ray, who is in his late 20s, was born in a refugee camp in Nepal and came to the U.S. as a kid. He was recently...
Gyalsup homecomings spark joy and unity across Bhutan, with heartfelt reunions going viral on social media
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 16, 2025
In a wave of emotion sweeping across Bhutan, thousands of families are experiencing a homecoming unlike any other. Their sons and daughters, proudly clad in the signature green Gyalsup uniform, return from three months of transformative national...
Urban households outspend rural on non-food essentials
Kuensel
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Urban households in Bhutan are spending more on non-food essentials than ever before, outpacing rural areas across nearly all categories, according to findings from the Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey 2025. and Chorten and 1,376...
Young farmer anchors homeland with ambitious agribusiness venture
Kuensel
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Lhuentse—In Berpa in Khoma Gewog, Lhuentse, 25-year-old Karma Wangdi is redefining youth-led agriculture by venturing into integrated agri-business. CARLEP, crafts Things) not locked content varieties. Kira also failed,” locked contentThings)...
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today, on July 14, for Beh Deinkhlam?
Mint
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July 14, 2025
Bank holiday today, July 14 (Monday): Beh Deinkhlam is a festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya, and has been declared as a bank holiday in the state, by the Reserve Bank of India. Thus, all public and private banks, including the...
Royal Bitcoin Exit? Bhutan Unloads $60 Million Worth Of BTC
Bitcoinist
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July 15, 2025
In a move that caught many by surprise, the Royal Government of Bhutan sold nearly $60 million worth of Bitcoin in just four days. According to on‑chain data from Arkham Intelligence, the country shifted 512.84 BTC between July 10 and July 14....
Punakha-Gasa highway open to traffic
Kuensel
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Punakha—The Punakha-Gasa highway, which was damaged by flash floods on June 2, is now open to traffic after restoration on three affected sections was completed. rain music day.Officials the locked content plan Druk that permanent locked...