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“Bhutan Believe” film wins Silver Award at US International Awards
Kuensel
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Bhutan’s national brand film “Bhutan Believe” has won the silver award at the 2025 US International Awards in the category for best video for tourism country promotion on June 25. culture, will the of locked content stunning dance future, it’s...
CA asks Bhutan to utilise Bangladesh's infrastructural facilities
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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CA asks Bhutan to utilise Bangladesh's infrastructural facilities Ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh, Dasho Karma Hamu Dorjee met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka today. Photo: PID DHAKA, July 9,...
Living with wildlife: Bhutan tries new path to coexistence
Kuensel
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At daybreak in Berti village, 65-year-old Wangpo walks the perimeter of his maize field, searching for signs of fresh damage. The evidence is unmistakable—flattened stalks and circular impressions pressed into the damp soil. part Bumthang the done...
Yunus urges Bhutan to utilise Bangladesh's infrastructural facilities
Bangladesh Post
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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday recommended Bhutan take advantage of all available infrastructural facilities that Bangladesh offers, mentioning that significant opportunities remain for expanding bilateral collaboration. The...
In South Asia, anemia threatens women’s health and economic future
The European Times
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July 9, 2025
The warning, published jointly by the United Nations agencies and the regional socio-economic Saarc on Wednesday, underlines the status of South Asia as a “world epicenter” of anemia among adolescent girls and women. It is estimated that 259...
In South Asia, anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures
UN News
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July 9, 2025
The warning, issued jointly by UN agencies and the regional socio-economic bloc SAARC on Wednesday, underscores South Asia’s status as the “global epicentre” of anaemia among adolescent girls and women. An estimated 259 million already suffer from...
CARLEP’s Support to Poultry Farmers Boosts School Nutrition Initiative
Business Bhutan
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July 8, 2025
As Bhutan rolls out the “One-Child, One-Egg” initiative to combat nutritional deficiencies among school children, local poultry farmers in the eastern dzongkhags are stepping up to meet the demand, thanks to the strategic support of the Commercial...
Toddlers in India are missing key developmental milestones due to excessive screen time; parents, mental health experts weigh in
The Indian Express
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July 8, 2025
In many homes across northern India, toddlers are spending significantly more time in front of screens than experts recommend, often with parents unaware of the developmental risks. A new study published in BMJ Paediatrics Open, based on a survey...
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary offers a cool retreat for the summer
Travel Daily Media
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July 4, 2025
This summer, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary invites travellers to discover a higher state of well-being in the cool, pristine air of the Himalayan mountains. Bhutan's only all-inclusive wellness retreat offers a rare opportunity for healing, balance, and...
RAA Audit Reveals Widespread Deficiencies in WASH Facilities Across Thimphu Thromde Schools
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has called for immediate improvements in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in Thimphu Thromde schools after a performance audit uncovered widespread non-compliance with the...
Tata Memorial Hospital launches cancer care training for BIMSTEC nations
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 7, 2025
This initiative will not only help in improving cancer care but also will help to establish a network for further collaboration and research among BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technology and Economic Cooperation) countries...
Paro FC stays unbeaten with sixth straight win – BoB Bhutan Premier League 2025
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 7, 2025
Paro FC continues to dominate the BoB Bhutan Premier League 2025, extending their unbeaten run with a sixth straight win. As the league reaches the halfway mark, the defending champions hold the top spot, while the race intensifies among the...
Tata Memorial Hospital launches specialised cancer care training programme for BIMSTEC nations
Telengana Today
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July 7, 2025
Tata Memorial Hospital launched a special cancer care training programme for BIMSTEC countries. 21 participants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Nepal will train in Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiology, aiming to boost regional...
Greater Noida: Yamuna City Gears Up For Transformation With State-Of-The-Art Hospital, Film City And IT Parks– Check Update
News24
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July 6, 2025
Greater Noida: Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ held a review meeting on Saturday regarding the development underway in Yamuna City, Greater Noida. During the meeting, several other projects including Jewar...
Bhutan has 100 females per 97 males
Bhutan Times
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The NSB survey also estimates Bhutan’s total household population at 592,598 people KINZANG DORJI TSHERING Thimphu he National Statistics Bureau (NSB) has released the first-ever Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey 2025 (HCES 2025),...
MoH to deploy psychiatrists to central and eastern hospitals amidst growing mental health issues
The Bhutanese
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July 5, 2025
As Bhutan faces rising cases of mental health issues, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the PEMA Secretariat are taking significant steps to decentralize mental health services and improve access to care across the country. Health Minister, Tandin...
ADB Backs Bhutan’s Push for Public-Private Partnerships in Health Sector
Business Bhutan
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July 5, 2025
Bhutan turns to Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to overcome health sector challenges, as Asian Development Bank (ADB) says private sector could hold the key to Bhutan’s healthcare future In light of growing concerns over healthcare workforce...
Nu 53 bn for health and skills development
The Bhutanese
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July 5, 2025
With Nu 53 billion (bn) set aside under the 13th Five-Year-Plan, much of the focus is going into health and skills development, seen as key pillars to strengthen the country’s human capital. In healthcare, several upgrades are being rolled out to...
Govt hopes Sonam Tobgay can be tried back in Bhutan
The Bhutanese
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July 5, 2025
In response to a question by The Bhutanese, the Foreign Minister, D.N Dhungyel, gave an update on the case of Sonam Tobgay from Haa arrested in Tibet (China) for alleged drug smuggling. His family has maintained that Sonam was duped into smuggling...
Bangladesh vaccinates over 7.1m girls in programme combatting cervical cancer: Unicef
The Business Standard
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July 15, 2025
Bangladesh has vaccinated over 7.1 million girls since starting its programme in 2023 to combat human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a major cause of cervical cancer, according to a Unicef report. According to new data released by WHO and UNICEF...