These are the best new hotels in Asia for 2025

Asia is home to some pretty incredible hotels. In fact, Forbes recently included 18 Singaporean hotels in its Travel Guide Star Awards, and 15 Asian hotels were recognised in the World's 50 Best Hotels list for 2024, with Thailand's Capella...

India Launches First Rail Links to Bhutan: What Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse Lines Will Change

India has announced 2 new rail links that will connect Bhutan to India's rail network for the first time. The Kokrajhar-Gelephu (69 km) and Banarhat-Samtse (20 km) lines cost Rs 3,456 crore and Rs 577 crore and will be built in four and three...

India Launches First-Ever Railway Links To Bhutan At Rs 4,033 Crore: Key Details

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom India will fund and build Bhutan’s first-ever international rail links, a move set to transform connectivity and deepen strategic ties with the Himalayan nation. Union Railway...

This Asian city has ranked as the best destinations in Asia for the second year running

With 48 countries, spanning magical tropical islands to snow-capped mountains, Asia is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. In fact, earlier this year, three Asian cities ranked among the top 10 most-visited cities in the...

Bhutan makes historic debut at Milan Fashion Week 2025

TENZIN LHAKI | Thimphu Bhutan launched its first capsule collection co-created by Bhutanese women artisans from Goenpa Kabab in Lhuentse and Bhutanese designers in collaboration with the international designer Stella Jean at the Milan Fashion Week...

RBI Introduces Measures To Boost Indian Rupee Use in Regional Trade, Proposes Lending to Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka

New Delhi, October 1: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed several measures to strengthen the Indian rupee’s role in regional trade, aiming to reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves and keep the current account deficit (CAD) at a...

India, Bhutan to have rail connectivity

India and Bhutan will build the first cross-border railway lines connecting both countries, New Delhi announced Monday, with the $454-million project to be completed in four years. Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri said his country, which is...

First India-Bhutan railway unveiled, key to Gelephu economic zone development

NEW DEHLI, Sept 30 — India and Bhutan will build the first cross-border railway lines connecting both countries, New Delhi announced today, with the $454-million project to be completed in four years. Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri said his...

Bhutanese weaving gets a tech upgrade

The Royal Textile Academy (RTA) launched four innovative prototypes yesterday under its “Weaving into the Future Programme,” a major step toward modernising the traditional craft. You must be logged in to make comments. Don't have an account yet?...

Bhutanese commuters forced to pay double toll fee along Assam Highway

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Bhutan's Khorlochhu Hydro Power Ltd, signs Rs 4,829 cr loan agreement with PFC

Khorlochhu Hydro Power Ltd (KHPL), a strategic partnership with 60% shareholding by Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) and 40% by Tata Power Company Ltd, has signed a Rs 4,829 crore loan agreement Power Finance Corporation. The agreement also...

Why rail links with Bhutan are a win-win for India, its ‘neighbourhood first’ policy

More than a decade of efforts to bolster India’s neighbourhood first policy is reaping benefits today, as Bhutanese citizens are upbeat about cross border movements not just becoming easier but also opening up economic lifelines to the land locked...

Y Media Foreign Policy Report: Indian envoy calls on Bhutan PM, appreciates support for strengthening ties

Thimphu, Sep 30 – India’s Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya called on Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Monday, appreciating his support for strengthening the special friendship and cooperation between both countries while encouraging...

Delegations from Burundi and Nigeria explore Bhutan’s distinctive approach to education

Can an education system rooted in Bhutan’s traditions inspire reforms in Africa? That question brought delegations from Burundi and Nigeria to Bhutan this week for the South-South Knowledge Exchange Workshop on the Bhutan Baccalaureate. The...

Antimicrobial resistance: Bhutan’s hidden threat and the global fight to stop it

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Indian Envoy Calls On Bhutan PM, Appreciates Support For Strengthening Ties

Thimphu: India’s Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya called on Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Monday, appreciating his support for strengthening the special friendship and cooperation between both countries while encouraging various...

Bhutanese entrepreneurs open permanent Bhutanese product outlet in Siliguri

A permanent Bhutanese product outlet in Siliguri, India, has drawn massive interest from people in Siliguri and nearby areas. The new outlet, stocked with Bhutanese products, is seen as a stepping stone towards expanding Bhutanese goods beyond the...

The 7 best value destinations in the USA

Travel reminds us of the beautiful nature, cultural exploration and exciting experiences that are all around us. However, as the cost of living increases, it is important to seek out affordable destinations that still deliver the sense of...

First ever India-Bhutan rail link announced, to connect THESE cities; check project cost, length, and more

To enhance connectivity between India and Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced two new rail link projects to provide seamless travel the two neighboring countries. These railway links are 89-km long between India and Bhutan. India...