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Union Cabinet approves the Revised Cost Estimate of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of 7290.62 crore rupees for the ongoing 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in Bhutan. The...

July 14, 2016

Union Cabinet approves MoU between UPSC and Bhutan’s Royal Civil Service Commission

The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), Bhutan. Decision in this regard was taken...

June 30, 2016

Union Cabinet gives nod to MoU on technical cooperation between India, Bhutan

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bhutan on Technical Cooperation in the field of benchmarking, capacity building and bilateral...

April 20, 2016

India and Bhutan sign MoU on establishment of Nalanda University

India and Bhutan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the noble objectives of the establishment of Nalanda University in Bihar to develop the institution...

November 8, 2014

"B2B" PM’s formula for stronger relationship with Bhutan

On his first foreign visit after becoming PM, Narendra Modi who is on a two-day Bhutan visit promised to foster bilateral ties which he described as “B2B —Bharat...

June 17, 2014    International / World Current Affairs

Indian aid to Bhutan: Rs 4,500 crore Assistance Package to improve the livelihood of Bhutanese

As per the 11th five year plan of Government of India (GOI), India will contribute Rs.4500 crores Assistance Package to Bhutan. The package will help the landlocked country...

March 16, 2014    International / World Current Affairs

India to restore kerosene and LPG subsidy to Bhutan

Giving a significant relief , especially its 12 % poor, India has decided to restore the subsidy on cooking gas and kerosene by the first week of August...

July 31, 2013    International / World Current Affairs

PDP victorious in Bhutan General Assembly polls

Led by Tshering Tobgay, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has registered their victory in the polls to the General Assembly of Bhutan. It won 32 out of 47...

July 19, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

India, Bhutan sign currency swap agreement

India and Bhutan have inked a currency swap agreement for up to $100 million to promote economic co-operation b/w the two nations. The pact was signed by the...

March 14, 2013    International / World Current Affairs

Prime Minister of Bhutan visited India

Prime Minister of Bhutan, Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley made a home visit to India. His visit was aimed at improving India-Bhutan bilateral ties.

February 15, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Bhutan king igme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to be Republic Day parade chief guest

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will be the chief guest at India’s 64th Republic Day parade on Jan 26, 2013. Earlier, the ruler of Oman, Sultan Qaboos...

January 24, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News