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Bhutan feels the heat as Asia’s climate crisis escalates
Kuensel
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Asia is heating up at nearly twice the global average, and the consequences are mounting, from record-breaking floods and heatwaves to accelerating glacier loss and rising sea levels. it Gross National Happiness also exposure locked content region...
EarthTalk: China’s Lead in Clean Energy Only Getting Bigger
The Bradenton Times - Florida
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Clean energy generation—or energy generation without the output of harmful greenhouse gases—has become an increasingly hot topic in today’s race for productivity and the growing global emphasis on eco-consciousness. Some of the most widely used...
Bhutanese citizens in Middle East safe amid Iran-Israel conflict
Kuensel
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As the armed confrontation between Iran and Israel enters its second week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has confirmed that all Bhutanese nationals residing in the Middle East are safe and unaffected by the escalating...
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...
Bhutan’s double bet: Mindfulness and nature to drive tourism and investment
The Business Times Singapore
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July 18, 2025
[THIMPHU, BHUTAN] Bhutan, long regarded as one of the world’s most serene and isolated destinations, is opening a new chapter – one that seeks to blend its spiritual heritage with modern economic ambitions. At the heart of this transformation is...
How one single image may have convinced me to buy the Google Pixel 10
Android Authority
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July 31, 2025
Google Pixel 10 leaks have been nonstop over the last few weeks. From device renders and specs to Tensor G5 details, little has been left to the imagination. What we’ve seen so far has painted a promising, if not overly exciting, picture for...
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...
Potential impact on Bangladesh
New Age Bangladesh
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| web Despite claims of thorough geological and engineering studies, the absence of published full feasibility reports or environmental impact assessments remains a concern for downstream stakeholders and environmental observers, writes Md...
Bhutan marks 60 years of Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Programme
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 17, 2025
Over 600 Japanese volunteers have served in Bhutan since 1988 through the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers programme. To mark the programme’s 60th anniversary, a celebration was held at the National Assembly Hall in Thimphu, highlighting...
ETH Treasury entities now hold over $10 billion worth of ETH
Cryptopolitan
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July 31, 2025
The amount of Ether held by entities with Ethereum treasuries has now surpassed $10 billion. Data from Strategic ETH Reserve confirmed this, noting that 64 entities now hold 2.73 million ETH, worth $10.49 billion. While this accounts for only...
Bhutanese Royals Mark Gelephu Airport Groundbreaking
Breaking Travel News
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July 17, 2025
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey Ugyen, graced last week’s official commencement of construction of the Gelephu International Airport (GIA), a landmark...
Addl lines between Aluabari Road, New Jalpaiguri to boost connectivity in NE: Railways
The Arunachal Times
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July 31, 2025
NEW DELHI, 31 Jul: Two additional railway lines between Aluabari Road and New Jalpaiguri, which the union Cabinet approved on Thursday among other railway projects, marks a significant milestone in enhancing rail connectivity in the country’s...
More than nature and ancient culture: Bhutan develops adventure and music tourism
The Straits Times
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July 21, 2025
BHUTAN – Taktsang Monastery, famously known as Tiger’s Nest, stands as one of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks. Many visitors consider the journey to this breathtaking site – perched on a cliffside 3,120m above sea level – a must. Given the steep...
“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...
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...
Samsara Integrated Agriculture Farm to Prioritize Mass Mushroom Production
Business Bhutan
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July 10, 2025
In the eastern region of Bhutan, the demand for mushrooms far exceeds local supply, prompting young entrepreneur Sonam Gyeltshen to plan for large-scale production. The 29-year-old farmer from Kalapang, Saling Gewog, Mongar, has set his sights on...
It's as long as shipping container, contains enough neurotoxins to kill 20 humans and can swallow prey whole
Discover Wildlife
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July 21, 2025
The much-feared venomous king cobra, from south and Southeast Asia, is the longest venomous snake in the world. Learn all about them in this expert guide How big are king cobras King cobras can grow up to 5.49m in length (the record for the...
World War III threatens Bitcoin mining infrastructure | Opinion
crypto.news
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July 20, 2025
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The geopolitical situation globally has deteriorated over the past several years. With Europe...
Highest praise for Bhutanese soldiers: History of RBA (1914-1943) Part II
Kuensel
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“The fourteen Bhutanese boys who were attached to the 2/10 Gurkha Rifles in Shillong for military training, completed their two years course and returned to Kalimpong on the 1st January 1935. They eventually returned to Bhutan with the Maharaja in...
GMC Airport construction takes off with site clearance works
Kuensel
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Gelephu—The construction of the long-awaited Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) International Airport has begun, with land clearing for the runway now in progress as part of the project’s Phase I rollout. relocation, education day full locked content...