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Bhutan's Mountain Echoes Festival 2019: Your guide to the authors and must-attend events at this 10th edition
Neerjad •The tenth edition of Mountain Echoes, held from 22 to 25 August this year at Thimphu, and will feature several discussions on literature, music, the environment and history, among other subjects.
Narendra Modi in Bhutan: From RuPay to education cooperation, a roundup of the PM's two-day visit
Fp Staff •On his second visit to Bhutan since his first re-election, prime minister Narendra Modi on his two-day visit to Bhutan held talks with the country’s leaders to further deepen the bilateral ties.
Narendra Modi in Bhutan Day 2: PM addresses Royal University students in Thimpu, says great time for young people to 'innovate'
Fp Staff •Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Bhutan, addressed students at the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimpu on Sunday. This is Modi's second visit to the neighbouring country since his last visit in June 2014. It also happened to be Modi's first visit to a foreign country as the Prime Minister.
Bhutan from the back of a Royal Enfield: Riding pillion through the mountain kingdom
Sneha Khale •Bhutan is the land of rosy-cheeked little kids, furry mountain dogs and steep valleys. Add a bike ride into the mix, and you have an unforgettable, breathtaking (quite literally) trip | #FirstCulture
China says it wants to see 'normal relations' between New Delhi, Thimphu following Bhutan king's India visit
•China on Thursday reacted cautiously to President Ram Nath Kovind appreciating Bhutan's support during the Doka La standoff, saying it wants the nations to develop "normal relations".
GST: Bhutan concerned over impact on its industry; trade hits slow lane for want of clarity
Saraswatisundas •The Bhutanese industry is concerned the companies may be forced to cut product prices and squeeze margins in order to remain competitive in the Indian market
Sikkim standoff: Indian Army is in 'no war, no peace' mode in Doka La, says official sources
•The Indian Army is in a 'no war, no peace' mode against the Chinese military in Doka La and status quo continues in the area, official sources said on Wednesday.
Bhutan's upper house blocks BBIN MVA pact: Is it a strategic setback for India?
Fp Staff •Although Bhutan's lower house has passed the agreement, reservations from certain sections in Thimphu had been evident.
All hail the new prince: Bhutan's royal couple announce birth of baby boy
Fp Archives •The newest royal, son of Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, was delivered at Lingkana Palace in Thimphu on 5 February.
President Mukherjee leaves for home after Bhutan visit
Fp Archives •President Pranab Mukherjee today left for home after a state visit to Bhutan during which he held wide-ranging talks with the Bhutanese leadership.