Aug 24, 2014
Bhutan’s Druk Green Power is scouting for a joint venture partner to develop the 118 MW Nikachu hydel project and electricity generated from the plant will be supplied to India. The company is owned by Bhutanese government through Druk Holding &...
Jul 24, 2014
NEW DELHI: There has been a sharp jump of 78.5 per cent in the plan funds for the Ministry of External Affairs in the 2014-15 Union Budget with the overwhelming part of the increased amount going to Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first foreign destination....
Jul 24, 2014
Indian Prime Minister Narendra recently concluded his first foreign visit to Bhutan. During this visit, India focused on “B2B” or “Bharat to Bhutan” diplomacy, which is important not for Bhutan alone, but for all of India’s neighbours. Through this visit, India has...
Nov 24, 2013
Bhutan is marching forward, saying happiness is much more important than economic growth. When global recession sent growth plunging in many countries, Bhutan witnessed a GDP growth rate of 8.2 per cent, according to an estimate by the Asian Development Bank in 2012....
Oct 25, 2013
With steep mountains, deep gorges and numerous fast-flowing rivers, Druk, literally the land of Thunder Dragon, has set its sight on becoming a powerhouse in South Asia. Bhutan has already proved its potential—hydel plants have lit up nearly every Bhutanese home,...
Oct 24, 2013
Bhutan is marching forward, saying happiness is much more important than economic growth. When global recession sent growth plunging in many countries, Bhutan witnessed a GDP growth rate of 8.2 per cent, according to an estimate by the Asian Development Bank in 2012....
