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Visit of His Majesty The King of Bhutan to India
At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, paid a special visit to India to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela. […]
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Visit of Foreign Secretary to Bhutan
Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri will pay an official visit to Bhutan from 19-20 July 2024, which will be his first visit abroad after taking over as the Foreign Secretary. […]
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Visit of leaders for the swearing-in ceremony of PM & Council of Ministers
The swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers following the General Elections 2024 is scheduled on 09 June 2024. […]
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5th Joint Group of Customs meeting between India & Bhutan
The 5th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting between India and Bhutan was held on 6th-7th May 2024 in Leh, Ladakh. […]
Business
Centre allows export of onion to six countries
Centre allows export of 99,150 MT onion to six countries Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) is the agency for export of onion to the countries. Government of India allows export of 2000 MT of white onion cultivated specially for export markets in Middle-East and some European countries. […]
Business
Bilateral meeting of PM with PM of Bhutan & Exchange of MoUs
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan in Thimphu today over a working lunch hosted in his honor. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister arrives in Bhutan
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Paro today on a State Visit to Bhutan from 22-23 March 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
Official Visit of PM of Bhutan to India
Prime Minister of Bhutan, H.E Dasho Tshering Tobgay will be on an official visit to India from 14-18 March, 2024 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. […]
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India Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks
The annual India Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held in New Delhi on Friday, 01 March 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
Visit of Foreign Secretary to Bhutan
Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Foreign Secretary of India, is on an official visit to Thimphu, Bhutan from 29 to 31 January 2024. […]
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Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra to Visit Bhutan
Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Foreign Secretary, is on an official visit to Bhutan from 29 to 31 January 2024. […]
General
PM congratulates Mr Tshering Tobgay on winning parliamentary elections
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated H.E. Mr Tshering Tobgay and the People’s Democratic Party for winning the parliamentary elections in Bhutan. […]
Foreign Relations
Visit of His Majesty The King of Bhutan to India
The King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, accompanied by senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan, will be on an official visit to India from 03-10 November 2023. […]
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Foreign Secretary of Bhutan, Aum Pema Choden to visit India
At the invitation of the Foreign Secretary of India, Shri Vinay Kwatra, Foreign Secretary of Bhutan Aum Pema Choden paid an official visit to India from 28-29 July 2023. […]
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PM thanks Bhutan PM for wishes for Chandrayan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has thanked the Prime Minister of Bhutan for his wishes for the successful launch of Chandrayan 3. […]
Events
C-DOT Organises tour of new ITU Area Office
Key dignitaries from participating South Asian countries and India visited the newly launched ITU Area Office and Innovation Centre, at C-DOT, Delhi today. […]
Foreign Relations
Parliamentary delegation from Bhutan calls on the President
A Parliamentary Delegation from Bhutan led by H.E. Wangchuk Namgyel, Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 7, 2023). […]
Foreign Relations
10th meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on CTTC
The 10th meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC), hosted by the Government of India, began on 12 January 2022 in New Delhi […]
Foreign Relations
Intl Packaging Conference held in Mumbai
International Conference on Packaging at Packmach Asia 2022, and Buyer Seller meet begins in Mumbai […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bhutan jointly developed Satellite launched
The India-Bhutan SAT, jointly developed by India and Bhutan was launched into space today by ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). […]
Foreign Relations
PM meets with King of Bhutan
Prime Minister meets with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck […]
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BIMSTEC to build a stronger alliance within its members
BIMSTEC Secretary General H.E. Mr. Tenzin Lekphell held discussions on consolidation and further development of the BIMSTEC institutional architecture under the BIMSTEC Charter […]
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BIMSTEC Secretary General visits India
BIMSTEC Secretary General H.E. Mr. Tenzin Lekphell will visit India from 22-25 August 2022 at the invitation of Shri Saurabh Kumar, Secretary, MEA. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd North-East Buyer-Seller Meet held
Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Education will be visiting Guwahati to attend the Inaugural Session of 2nd North-East Buyer – Seller Meet (NE BSM) 2022 on 28 July 2022 […]
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Bhutan’s Economic Affairs Minister calls Agri Minister
Bhutan’s Economic Affairs Minister Shri Loknath Sharma calls on Union Agriculture Minister Shri Tomar
India will continue to provide all possible help to Bhutan in the Agriculture sector – Shri Tomar […]
Foreign Relations
Sudhakar Dalela appointed as Ambassador to Bhutan
Shri Sudhakar Dalela currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Washington, USA has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan […]
Foreign Relations
Ms. Ruchira Kamboj appointed as the next Ambassador of United Nation
Ms. Ruchira Kamboj appointed as the next Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations in New York
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Khadi Eri Silk Training cum Production Centre in Tawang
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has taken yet another historic step to revive the Silk Industry in Arunachal Pradesh and create sustainable local employment. […]
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External Affairs Minister Visit to Bangladesh and Bhutan
External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Bangladesh and Bhutan on 28-30 April 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
1st Meeting of IMCG on Neighbouring Countries
The first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG) at the Secretary level was convened by Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla today. […]
Foreign Relations
India signs 13 FTAs with its trading partners
So far, India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with its trading partners, including the 3 agreements, namely India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), India-UAE Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) signed during the last five years. […]
Business
Promote Khadi textiles and modernize the Khadi Industry
With a view to promote Khadi textiles and modernize the Khadi Industry, Ministry of MSME, through Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has over the years taken various initiatives through various Technological Institutions of national repute and already disseminated those developed technologies in the past, as a regular activity. […]
Foreign Relations
Centre focusses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
In a bid to promote exports of locally sourced Geographical Indications (GI) tagged agricultural products, the Centre has been striving to identify new products and new export destinations. […]
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2-day Consultation on Biodiversity begins
2-day South Asian Consultation on Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework begins; India calls for innovative financing methods from GEF and CBD […]
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PM Modi honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award
The King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, conferred its highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, on Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of the country’s National Day. Shri Modi has expressed his gratitude to His Majesty the King of Bhutan for this warm gesture. […]
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BIMSTEC JWG on Terrorism & Crime held
An inter-agency Indian delegation led by Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, Counter Terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs participated in the 9th Meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC), hosted by Bhutan […]
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India-Bhutan to have seven additional entry/exit points for trade
India-Bhutan Commerce Secretary Level meeting held in New Delhi today; India-Bhutan to have seven additional entry/exit points for trade; Since 2014, trade between India and Bhutan has more than doubled from USD 484 million in 2014-15 to USD 1083 million in 2020-21
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Finance
Bhutan adapts BHIM-UPI
Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Minister of Bhutan Mr Lyonpo Namgay Tshering jointly launch BHIM–UPI in Bhutan […]
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3rd India-Bhutan Development Cooperation talks held
3rd India – Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held virtually between Rahul Chhabra, Sec-ER, MEA and Mr. Kinga Singye, Foreign Sec, Royal Government of Bhutan […]
World
Bhutan launches TIWB programme in partnership with India
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched its programme in Bhutan […]
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India and Bhutan sign MoU on Environment Cooperation
India and Bhutan today inked an MoU for developing cooperation between two countries in the area of environment. The MoU was signed by Minister of Environment, Prakash Javadekar and MFA Lyonpo Dr. Tandi Dorji. […]
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Cadets from Bhutan & Afghanistan win trophys
Jun 10: In an immaculately conducted award ceremony at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun on 09 June 2021, Junior […]
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PM Modi shares a call with Bhutan PM
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering. […]
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Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan
Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan constructing motorable roads and improving infrastructure, healthcare and education in the Kingdom […]
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Bangladesh’s Shanti Ograsena Military Exercise culminates
4 nation MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE SHANTIR OGROSENA CULMINATES IN BANGLADESH […]
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Election Commission of India conducts International Virtual Election Visitors Programme
CI hosts 2 day International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IVEP) 2021 on April 5-6, 2021; More than 100 delegates from 26 countries participate […]
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Bangladesh’s Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 commenses
Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 (Front Runner of Peace) commenced with participation from Indian Army, Royal Bhutan Army, Sri Lankan Army and Bangladesh Army and observers from USA, UK, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore […]
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North East hold Buyer Seller meet with Neighbours
MEA along with ICC organized North East Buyer Seller Meet today in Guwahati. to the neighbouring countries – Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Hand-loom, Textiles, Handicrafts, Tourism and Hospitality […]
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PM suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses in regional space
PM addresses a workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward” with 9 Neighbouring Countries; Suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses, a regional Air Ambulance agreement […]
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Sec Riva Ganguly Das holds Asia Cooperation Dialogue
The 17th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) under the theme, “The New Normal and Safe and Healthy Tourism” was held and Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs represented india […]