India and Bhutan announced their first rail connectivity projects linking Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the ₹4,033 crore plan will boost trade and access, while Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called the links vital for cargo, passenger movemen
India and Bhutan have approved their first rail link projects, connecting Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse. With a total investment of over ₹4,000 crore, the projects aim to boost trade, travel, and employment, strengthening bilateral ties and supporting Bhutan's economic development
India and Bhutan announced a new rail connectivity initiative as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the "exceptional trust" between the two nations. He said India remains Bhutan's largest development partner, committing ₹10,000 crore for its 13th Five-Year Plan, double the previou
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, saying the people of Bhutan extend their "warmest wishes" and pray for his good health, happiness, and long life.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said he witnessed the signing of the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project agreement between Adani Power Ltd. and Druk Green Power Corporation, calling it a milestone in Bhutan-India clean energy cooperation.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and his spouse Aum Tashi Doma visited the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, where they offered prayers, took part in rituals, and inspected the temple premises.
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.
The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan was completed with the final unit synchronized to the grid, boosting Bhutan's power capacity by 40% to over 3500 MW. India and Bhutan will continue collaborating on new clean energy projects, officials said.
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."
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.
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, on a four-day visit to Bhutan, was received with full honours and granted an audience by Bhutan's King and Queen at Tashichhodzong, reflecting the strong India-Bhutan friendship, as shared by the Indian Army on X.