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Tata Power moves up on partnering with Druk Green Power to develop clean energy projects in Bhutan Tata Power Company is currently trading at Rs. 408.75, up by 0.65 points or 0.16% from its previous closing of Rs. 408.10 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 412.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 412.00 and Rs. 397.50 respectively. So far 607648 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 494.85 on 27-Sep-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 256.95 on 24-Nov-2023. Last one week high and low of the scrip stoo...
Tata Power moves up on partnering with Druk Green Power to develop clean energy projects in Bhutan
Tata Power moves up on partnering with Druk Green Power to develop clean energy projects in Bhutan
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-11-21 11:44:27 am
Indian Hotels Company jumps on opening Seleqtions Hotel in Bhutan The Indian Hotels Company is currently trading at Rs. 681.90, up by 10.75 points or 1.60% from its previous closing of Rs. 671.15 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 672.60 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 685.00 and Rs. 669.20 respectively. So far 142641 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 720.60 on 24-Sep-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 372.75 on 30-Oct-2023. Last one week high and low of the sc...
Indian Hotels Company jumps on opening Seleqtions Hotel in Bhutan
Indian Hotels Company jumps on opening Seleqtions Hotel in Bhutan
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-10-29 02:27:39 pm
ADB, Bhutan sign loan agreement for solar power project The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it has signed a US$30 million loan agreement with Bhutan to fund a solar power project.  The Distributed Solar for Public Infrastructure Project aims to generate up to 35 megawatts of solar power systems on rooftops of public infrastructure across the country, according to Xinhua news agency. According to the bank, energy security in Bhutan has become a growing concern because of rising electricity demand and insufficient power supply, particul...
ADB, Bhutan sign loan agreement for solar power project
ADB, Bhutan sign loan agreement for solar power project
Source: IANS
2024-09-25 09:33:56 am
Genekha matsutake mushroom festival New Delhi, Aug 16  The annual Matsutake Mushroom Festival being held from August 15-16, 2023 in the beautiful valley of Genekha, about an hour's drive from Thimphu. Genekha district is renowned for its production of matsutake and chanterelle mushrooms, and it is also the starting point for the famed Dagala Thousand Lake Treks.  The two-day matsutake festival is an exciting event, which will celebrate the region's culture, tradition and diversity of the local communities. ...
Genekha matsutake mushroom festival
Genekha matsutake mushroom festival
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-17 12:32:16 pm
Buddhism: Connecting Bhutan to India The small Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country sandwiched between two Asian powers-India and China. While traditionally Bhutan had been identified as "the land of Buddha", of late, it has managed to carve out a unique space and recognition for itself as "the land of Gross National Happiness (GNH)". The political structure of Bhutan follows the familial model, King as father knows best, the leader must be obeyed and the individual sacrifices for the collectiv...
Buddhism: Connecting Bhutan to India
Buddhism: Connecting Bhutan to India
Source: IANS
2024-07-16 03:57:33 pm
Bhutan, Buddhism and cultural diplomacy  Earlier this year, Chinese encroachment into Bhutanese territory in the form of four civilian village settlements was reported. These territorial excesses, characteristic of a Chinese disregard for sovereignty of countries in its borderlands, have been going on for years, but only recently have they come under international notice
Bhutan, Buddhism and cultural diplomacy
Bhutan, Buddhism and cultural diplomacy
Source: IANS
2024-07-16 02:43:39 pm
5 festivals to experience in the Land of the Thunder Dragon As Bhutan marks the 50th anniversary of opening its doors to foreign tourists this year, there is no better way to experience the culture and soul of the country than through its calendar of over 150 festivals per year. Festivals are a key part of Bhutanese culture, and the Kingdom has a comprehensive festival calendar full of colour and atmosphere. From mystical dances that give life to Bhutan's ancient myths to the rhythms that have echoed through the Kingdom's mountain...
5 festivals to experience in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
5 festivals to experience in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-14 09:26:07 am
A new vision for Bhutan Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has a new vision for the country, to make it an economic hub for South Asia, pointing out that small countries like Bhutan are not trapped by legacy and can innovate swiftly to implement plans that other countries might hesitate to pursue.  Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region (SAR) in the South of the Kingdom is set to become a leading hub through investments in green energy, physical and digital connectivity infrastr...
A new vision for Bhutan
A new vision for Bhutan
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-04 03:56:26 pm
Bhutan launches Druk Neykor programme Bhutan's Department of Tourism announces the launch of the Druk Neykor programme, a new tourism experience covering 108 sites and monuments in Bhutan showcasing the history, culture and spirituality of the country. Introduced to welcome and enlighten travellers of varying ages who seek to know more about Bhutan’s unique culture and tradition. The programme first starts with tours to 16 sites within Thimphu, including the Wangditse Lhakhang, Tshelung Ney, and Talangkha Drugye...
Bhutan launches Druk Neykor programme
Bhutan launches Druk Neykor programme
Source: IANS
2024-07-01 04:58:41 pm
Asian Development Bank approves $40 mn loan to Bhutan The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 40 million US dollars to help Bhutan further strengthen its public financial management and green growth.   The concessional loan aims to support policy reforms in expanding domestic resource mobilisation, promoting private sector development, and introducing climate change adaptation and mitigation measures, Xinhua news agency reported. Under the program, domestic resource mobilisation is e...
Asian Development Bank approves $40 mn loan to Bhutan
Asian Development Bank approves $40 mn loan to Bhutan
Source: IANS
2024-06-20 05:45:59 pm
India allows some rice shipments to Philippines, other importing countries India will allow exports of non-basmati white rice to a clutch of countries such as the Philippines - one of the world's biggest importers of the grain - a government order said on Wednesday.India, the world's biggest rice exporter, in July banned overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice and later imposed a 20% tax on parboiled rice cargoes to keep a lid on local prices and ensure sufficient supplies in the domestic market.But New Delhi said it would still consider requests for supplies o...
India allows some rice shipments to Philippines, other importing countries
India allows some rice shipments to Philippines, other importing countries
Source: Reuters
2023-10-19 09:38:49 am