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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...
Bhutan’s orange production declines sharply amid disease and aging orchards
The Bhutanese
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June 28, 2025
Orange production in Bhutan continues to decline, with major citrus-growing districts such as Samtse seeing drastic reductions in output. Once a leading contributor to the citrus trade, Samtse has gone from exporting over 500 truckloads of oranges...
Ternary Solid Dispersions as an Alternative Approach to Enhance Pharmacological Activity
Dove Medical Press
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July 2, 2025
Introduction The development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) plays a crucial role in modern treatment. APIs serve as the primary ingredient in pharmaceutical formulations, providing therapeutic benefits to patients.1 They demonstrate...
COAS Dwivedi briefed on Indian Military Training Team's role in strengthening India-Bhutan military cooperation
The Economic Times
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July 3, 2025
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT), wherein he was briefed about the vital role played by it, the ADGPI said in a post on X on Thursday. The ADGPI noted that IMTRAT further strengthened...
World News | COAS Dwivedi Briefed on Indian Military Training Team's Role in Strengthening India-Bhutan Military Cooperation
Latestly
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July 3, 2025
Thimpu [Bhutan], July 3 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT), wherein he was briefed about the vital role played by it, the ADGPI said in a post on X on Thursday. The ADGPI noted...
Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index to be Implemented in Brazil
The Diplomat
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June 25, 2025
Bhutan’s renowned Gross National Happiness (GNH) is all set to be implemented in Brazil, marking the first instance of the Himalayan kingdom’s index being applied in another country. A five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been inked...
Bhutan opens new outlet in Guwahati to boost cross-border trade
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 26, 2025
In a move to strengthen cross-border trade and promote certified Bhutanese products, Bhutan has opened a new outlet in Guwahati, India. The initiative is part of the country’s larger vision to become a high-income nation under the 13th Five-Year...
Business News | Fredun Pharmaceuticals Enters Pet Care Market with Strategic Acquisition of One Pet Stop
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited (BSE - FREDUN | 539730), a diversified global healthcare company, Fredun Retail Private Limited (FRPL), has taken a significant step toward expanding its consumer-centric...
COAS Upendra Dwivedi visits Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 2, 2025
Tashichhodzong [Bhutan], July 2 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, who is currently on a four-day official visit to Bhutan, visited the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) and Project DANTAK on Wednesday. He also visited the...
Khatoekha Hospital’s X-ray machine remains unused
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 2, 2025
It has been years since Khatoekha Hospital in Lokchina, Chhukha, received X-ray equipment. But to date, the machine remains uninstalled and unused. The equipment, which was never put to use due to the absence of a standard room, now faces...
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi visits Bhutan to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation
News9 Live
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July 2, 2025
India News COAS General Upendra Dwivedi General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, is on a four-day official visit to Bhutan to further deepen the long-standing defence cooperation and strategic partnership between the...
RAA’s performance audit report recommends schools in Thimphu Thromde to upgrade WASH facilities
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 2, 2025
The Royal Audit Authority, RAA’s performance audit report recommends schools in Thimphu Thromde to upgrade Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities. According to the report, most schools lacked toilet facilities that met all the specified...
World News | COAS Upendra Dwivedi Visits Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
Tashichhodzong [Bhutan], July 2 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, who is currently on a four-day official visit to Bhutan, visited the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) and Project DANTAK on Wednesday. He also visited the...
Gen Dwivedi meets Bhutan King and former monarch, reinforces defence partnership
The Statesman (India)
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July 2, 2025
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, who is on a four-day official visit to Bhutan, today met His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, and His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the former King...
Group 108 Concludes Blood Donation Drive in Association with MMG Hospital
Web NewsWire
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July 2, 2025
In a commendable initiative to foster health and community welfare, Group 108 successfully organized a Blood Donation Camp on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, across its two premier developments—ONE FNG, Sector 142, Noida, and Grandthum, Greater Noida West....
Healthcare facilities marginalized in remote gewogs
Bhutan Times
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KINZANG DORJI TSHERING Thimphu In the ongoing session of the National Assembly, Members of Parliament raised urgent concerns over the worsening state of healthcare services in rural and highland areas of Bhutan, prompting Health Minister Lyonpo...
India, Bhutan review ₹10,000 crore development partnership for 2024–29
ETInfra.com
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July 1, 2025
Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal and Bhutan’s Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden co-chair the 4th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks under Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan. India and Bhutan on Monday held comprehensive talks in New Delhi to review...