Buddhist Bhutan to build 'mindfulness city' to woo investment, create jobs
Authorities expect about 150,000 people to live there in the first 7-10 years and more than one million when it is complete.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Bhutan cuts daily tourist fee by half to lure more visitors
The new rate of US$100 per night would come into effect from September and last for four years, the government said in a statement late on Friday (Aug 25).
Sun Aug 27 2023
Pan Gon heaps praises on Harimau Malaya after 10-0 thumping of Papua New Guinea
Harimau Malaya clinched their fourth consecutive friendly victory since last March and record their biggest win since beating Bhutan.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Malaysia wins 2022 Malaysia Quadrangular T20I Series
The national cricket team emerged as champions in the 2022 Malaysia Quadrangular T20I Series after beating Bhutan in the final today.
Mon Jul 11 2022
A yak at the Oscars: First nomination for Bhutanese film
Many Bhutanese are hearing about the Oscars for the first time as a result of the movie.
Sun Mar 06 2022
World's smallest hog released into wild in India by conservationists
The programme looks after around 70 captive hogs and is breeding more to be released.
Mon Jun 28 2021
India to give homegrown vaccine in seven more states this week
India is also exporting doses to Brazil and Morocco, and free shipments to the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Sun Jan 24 2021
India's vaccine diplomacy in south Asia pushes back against China
Free shipments of AstraZeneca's vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India have begun arriving in the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Thu Jan 21 2021
India, 'pharmacy of the world', starts COVID vaccine exports
Many low and middle-income countries are relying on India, for supplies to start COVID-19 immunisation programmes.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Poor countries seen missing out as rich nations hoard COVID-19 vaccines
Rich nations home to 14 pct of the global population had bought 53 pct of the total stock of the most-promising vaccines as of last month.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Newly discovered primate in Myanmar 'already facing extinction'
The Popa langur is named after an extinct volcano in Myanmar which is home to around 100 of the primates.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Britain's William and Kate to visit Taj Mahal on India tour
Britain's Prince William and wife Kate will visit the Taj Mahal, where his mother princess Diana posed for one of her most famous photographs, when they go to India in April, royal officials said.
Fri Feb 26 2016
Joy as rock-bottom Bhutan pull off World Cup shock
Cheering fans poured onto the streets of Thimphu on Tuesday as Bhutan, the world's lowest-ranked football team, pulled off a major shock to reach the second round of World Cup qualifiers.
Tue Mar 17 2015
Bhutan now at tech vanguard: PM
The tiny kingdom that only started embracing television in 1999, partners with Nissan on electric cars in attempt to become a zero-emissions pioneer
Sat Feb 22 2014
Bhutan banks on 'white gold' hydropower
Home to meditating monks and Himalayan nomads, the sleepy kingdom of Bhutan has set its sights on becoming an unlikely energy powerhouse.
Mon Jul 08 2013
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024