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Excise Tax Bill: A balancing act for equity and growth
Bhutan Times
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The adoption of the Excise Tax Bill of Bhutan 2025 by the National Assembly marks a pivotal step in modernizing Bhutan’s taxation policy. With 43 Members of Parliament voting in favor, the bill reflects broad consensus on a bold vision to balance...
No more regular contract teachers from next year
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 7, 2025
From next year, no regular contract teachers will be recruited. The recruitment will be shifted to Consolidated Contract Teacher. The education minister said the move will make recruitment fairer, more consistent, and help save money. Under this...
Bodoland’s indigenous groups face demographic threat: Assam CM
The Hindu
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July 6, 2025
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses the gathering during ‘Bodoland Speaks: From Vision to Action’ - a flagship initiative of the Bodoland Territorial Council, at Srimanta Sankardeva International Auditorium in Guwahati on Sunday,...
Huge potential in spiritual tourism
The Sun Daily
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July 6, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia holds immense untapped potential to become a global hub for spiritual tourism, thanks to its multicultural and multi-religious heritage, said Universiti Teknologi Mara tourism economics expert Prof Dr Mohd Hafiz Hanafiah....
What China-Bangladesh-Pakistan trilateral mechanism means for India
The Federal
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July 6, 2025
In some ways, China’s decision to launch a new trilateral geopolitical realignment in South Asia along with Pakistan and Bangladesh, comes as a paradox. The timing has been perfect. Despite initial Chinese denials to the contrary, the prime intent...
The unequal march toward high-income status
Bhutan Times
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As our nation eyes the ambitious goal of becoming a high-income Gross National Happiness (GNH) economy by 2034, the recently released Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey 2025 (HCES 2025) from the National Statistics Bureau reveals a harsh...
‘Not a single blast’: CM marks 5 yrs of Bodo Accord, vows focus on development
The Assam Tribune
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July 6, 2025
Guwahati, Jul 6: Five years after the signing of the historic Bodo Accord, Bodoland is witnessing a remarkable transformation from a conflict-torn region into a land of peace, hope, and inclusive development, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta...
China’s past criticisms fail to deter PM Modi from greeting Dalai Lama on his milestone 90th birthday
Tibetan Review
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July 6, 2025
(TibetanReview.net, Jul06’25) – For the fifth year in a row, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has extended greetings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on X on the occasion of his birthday on Jul 6, despite China’s criticisms for his past such...
World : Safeguarding Indo-Malaya Forests: RM177 Million Conservation Initiative Unveiled
Bernama
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July 6, 2025
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, July 6 (Bernama) -- A global conservation agency announced a RM177 million (US$42 million) project to protect the Indo-Malaya forest, one of the world’s last remaining major primary forest areas. The International...
Grand celebrations in Arunachal Pradesh mark 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama
Hub Network
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July 6, 2025
Tawang, July 6: The 90th birth anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was celebrated with grandeur and solemn devotion in Arunachal Pradesh, with key events in Tawang and West Kameng districts. In Lumla (Tawang), at the Gyalwa Jampa...
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Nepal News
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July 2, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...
Yara India eyes 8-9 pc business growth in next 3 years
The Economic Times
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June 24, 2025
Yara India on Tuesday said it is eyeing over 8-9 per cent revenue growth year-on-year for the next three years across all business segments and not limited to logistics alone. Yara India is a part of Norwegian multinational Yara International, a...
Group 108 Organizes – International Yoga Day Glows at Walkway 108
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 23, 2025
NewsVoir Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 23: In the golden hues of early morning, Walkway 108 turned into a sanctuary of mindfulness and movement as Group 108 hosted WALKWAY WELLNESS on June 21, 2025, to mark International Yoga Day....
New Aadhaar Rules Announced, Check Updated Document List For Enrolment & Changes
Free Press Journal
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July 6, 2025
UIDAI Issues New Rules for Aadhaar Documents. | File Photo | New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released a revised list of acceptable documents for making or updating an Aadhaar card. This step aims to make the...
Business News | Group 108 Organizes - International Yoga Day Glows at Walkway 108
Latestly
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June 23, 2025
NewsVoir Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 23: In the golden hues of early morning, Walkway 108 turned into a sanctuary of mindfulness and movement as Group 108 hosted WALKWAY WELLNESS on June 21, 2025, to mark International Yoga Day....
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Nepal News
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July 1, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...
The forest guardians along Nepal-India border leading red panda conservation
Mongabay
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July 4, 2025
In eastern Nepal’s Taplejung district, Forest Guardians like Surya Bhattarai are on the frontlines of red panda conservation — monitoring habitat, deterring poaching and gathering scientific data to help protect the species. With fewer than 10,000...
Inclusive Leadership – Going Beyond Sanitary Pads
Business Bhutan
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June 21, 2025
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) of Bhutan has put sanitary pads under the list of items that will be GST free. While this has been welcomed by both men and women, a question that women especially are asking is why it was put in the list of items...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM lay foundation stone for Tribhuvan Sahkari University
California Telegraph
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Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 5 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the world's first Tribhuvan Cooperative University in Anand, also known...
India News | Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM Lay Foundation Stone for Tribhuvan Sahkari University
Latestly
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July 5, 2025
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 5 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the world's first Tribhuvan Cooperative University in Anand, also known...