Bangalore to Bhutan and back on my Royal Enfield Meteor 350

BHPian tasty911 recently shared this with other enthusiasts: To celebrate the arrival of Meteor's twenty five K Km and my fifty yrs, I decided to go on an open ended ride gated by the few weeks of time I have. The plan is to head east from Bangalore …

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Juniper commissions 100MW Indian solar project to supply electricity to Bhutan

“This step for Juniper Green Energy shows our dedication to regional energy cooperation,” said Juniper CEO Naresh Mansukhani. “Our first cross-border energy trade marks an important achievement in energy integration. This initiative facilitates regional …

Bhutan Launches National Strategy to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence 

NGAWANG JAMPHEL Thimphu In a historic move towards gender equality, Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck launched Bhutan’s National Strategy and Framework of Action on the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This comprehensive strategy, …

Bhutan Cricket Introduces Player Grading Contract System to Boost Professional

NGAWANG JAMPHEL Thimphu The Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) has unveiled the Player Grading Contract System (PGCS), a groundbreaking initiative designed to offer financial security, career stability, and performance-based incentives for national …

Bhutan’s Radical Approach to Overtourism

[SOUND OF BIRDS CHIRPING, INDISTINCT CHATTER] SUSHMITA PATHAK, PRODUCER: The Big Buddha is, like, this huge Buddha statue on the top of a hill just outside Thimphu. TARIRO MZEZEWA, HOST: Producer Sushmita Pathak is walking at the base of a series of …

From valleys to monuments: Exploring Bhutan on horseback "

The Kingdom of Bhutan, located in the heart of the Himalayas, invites you to discover its treasures on horseback. This unique mode of transport allows you to venture off the beaten path, immersing yourself in the pristine landscapes. Journeying through …

Can Crypto Tourism be Bhutan’s Next Frontier?

A report by Bidget earlier this year said El Salvador is experiencing a surge in tourism, coinciding with its adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender. According to a report by Santander, Spain’s largest bank, in 2024, the country welcomed 3.9 million visitors, …

Bjarke Ingels Group Unveils Design for Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan

Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled the design for Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan, with the terminal set to open in 2029. The airport is a key part of the Gelephu Mindfulness City master plan, which aims to establish an …

Juniper Green Energy switches on 100 MW solar project in India for supply to Bhutan

Juniper Green Energy has commissioned a 100 MW solar project in Rajasthan that will supply electricity to Bhutan under a cross-border power agreement. March 11, 2025 Uma Gupta Juniper Green's 105 MW solar project in Maharashtra Image: Juniper Green …