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Earthquake in Bhutan: Quake of Magnitude 3.1 on Richter Scale Strikes Country; No Casualties Reported
Thimphu, October 9: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Bhutan early Thursday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake took place at a shallow depth of 5km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, the...
World News | Earthquake of Magnitude 3.1 Strikes Bhutan
Thimphu [Bhutan], October 9 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Bhutan early Thursday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake took place at a shallow depth of 5km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. Also...
How many monkeys are on the loose in MS after truck crash? The latest
How many monkeys are loose in Mississippi? What are rhesus monkeys and where are they from? Can rhesus monkeys survive in Mississippi? What should I do if I see a monkey in Mississippi? A truck transporting rhesus macaques, often called rhesus...
Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan, dubbed the ‘Kate Middleton of the Himalayas’, has found a shared passion with the Princess of Wales
Now, it seems that the two royal women have even more in common. Queen Jetsun Pema, who is married to the reigning King Jigme Khesar, this week oversaw a mental health conference that focused on children's wellbeing – highlighting a topic which is...
ADB–Bhutan Partnership Powers Phuentsholing’s Urban Transformation
Once constrained by traffic congestion, seasonal floods, and trade bottlenecks, Phuentsholing is now redefining itself as Bhutan’s model for sustainable urban growth and resilience. At the heart of this transformation lies a decade-long...
Symposium calls for compassion and collective action in mental health
The Third PEMA Symposium opened on Monday in Thimphu, marking three days of dialogue, collaboration, and renewed commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing in Bhutan. You must be logged in to make comments. Don't have an account yet?...
India News | 27 People, Including One Nepali and Bhutanese, Lost Their Lives in North Bengal Floods: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], October 7 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that 27 people, including one Nepali and one Bhutanese, have lost their lives in the wake of severe rain and landslides in North West Bengal. She...
GMC heralds a new chapter in Bhutan's constitutional journey
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) initiative, further elaborated during His Majesty's Royal Visit to Australia this week, represents a groundbreaking constitutional and economic paradigm. their dogs our The locked content fulfilment Archery...
The Bhutanese identity transcends borders
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“Let’s get work done” – A reflection on His Majesty’s Royal Audience to Bhutanese in Sydney, Australia
On October 12, 2024, over a thousand Bhutanese residing in Sydney and nearby regions were blessed with an extraordinary and momentous occasion; the sacred privilege of a royal audience with His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and the...
Giving private sector a space in healthcare
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India News | Union Health Secretary Chairs High-level Meeting with States, UTs on Rational Use of Cough Syrups
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): In view of recent concerns relating to the quality and administration of cough syrups, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened a high-level meeting under the chairmanship of the Union Health...
Indian Army rescues civilians in flood-hit Bhutan amid challenging conditions
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): In a swift and coordinated response to severe flooding in Bhutan, the Indian Army on Sunday successfully carried out a high-risk rescue operation, airlifting stranded civilians to safety from the Phuentsholing...
Indian Army rescues civilians in Bhutan floods
Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Oct 5: Amid widespread flooding caused by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal and relentless rainfall that swelled the Torsa river, large regions of West Bengal and Bhutan were submerged,...
Reliance Group and DHI partner to harness renewable energy in Bhutan
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World News | Indian Army Assists in Swift Flood Rescue Operation in Bhutan
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): A sudden flood in the Amochu River area early Sunday morning left several families and workers stranded in Bhutan's temporary housing and workforce camp. Despite challenging weather conditions, a coordinated...
World News | Indian Army Rescues Civilians in Flood-hit Bhutan Amid Challenging Conditions
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): In a swift and coordinated response to severe flooding in Bhutan, the Indian Army on Sunday successfully carried out a high-risk rescue operation, airlifting stranded civilians to safety from the Phuentsholing...
North Bengal and Bhutan Hit by Floods As Torsa River Swells; Indian Army Launches Helicopter Rescue Mission in Phuentsholing (See Pics and Videos)
New Delhi, October 5: Amid the unprecedented floods triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, incessant rainfall led to the swelling of the Torsa river, inundating vast areas across West Bengal and Bhutan. Responding swiftly to an...
Indian Army joins in rescue of people hit by floods in Bhutan
A coordinated rescue effort by the Bhutanese authorities and the Indian Army on Sunday ensured safety for people affected by a sudden flood in the vicinity of Amochu River in the neighbouring country. Official sources said the flood had left...
Indian Army aids Bhutan in flood rescue as Amochu River overflows
New Delhi: The Indian Army joined Bhutanese authorities in a swift rescue operation on Sunday after sudden flooding in the Amochu River left families and workers stranded in temporary housing and workforce camps. The crisis began when the river’s...