The Holy Buddha Relics, enshrined at the Grand Kuenray Hall in Thimphu since November 8, were ceremonially bid farewell on Tuesday morning in a traditional prayer ceremony attended by Bhutan's top leadership, senior officials and revered monks from India and Bhutan.
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus received him after a Drukair flight carrying the Bhutanese leader landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) around 8:15 am (Local time).
The Bhutanese leadership conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the tragic incident. Special prayers were offered for all those affected by the blasts.
In furtherance of the enduring ties between India and Bhutan, the CJI announced that two positions of Law Clerks at the Supreme Court of India shall be offered annually to law graduates from Bhutan as part of an ongoing initiative to strengthen academic engagement and professional collaborat
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 visited the site of the Dudhia bridge collapse in Mirik on Tuesday.
Despite challenging weather conditions, a coordinated rescue effort between Bhutanese authorities and the Indian Army ensured all affected individuals were brought to safety. When a Druk Air helicopter was unable to take off due to inclement weather in Paro. Bhutan sought urgent support from
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said the "Nalanda spirit" must grow, thanking India for supporting Nalanda's legacy and allowing Bhutan to build a temple in Rajgir. He called Nalanda a timeless beacon of peace and pledged Bhutan's role in nurturing this historic bond.
Nikhil Tikaram Funde stated that the Bhutanese Prime Minister will be accorded a red carpet welcome and attend a special banquet before departing the city the same afternoon.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and his spouse Aum Tashi Doma will visit India from September 3-6, the MEA said. Their programme includes stops in Gaya, Ayodhya and Delhi, where External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will call on him before the visit concludes.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "I thank Prime Minister Tobgay for the kind wishes on India's Independence Day. May the bonds of friendship between our nations continue to grow stronger in the times to come."