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Business News | SGS Proudly Marks 75 Years Of Operations In India
PNN New Delhi [India], July 8: SGS proudly marked 75 years of successful operations in India with a grand commemorative event, Vishwasotsav, held in New Delhi. Also Read | Harmanpreet Kaur-Led Side Receives Warm Welcome From Consul General of...

Kaladan Corridor to Open Trade Route Linking NE India to Southeast Asia
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced a major ₹5,000-crore investment to accelerate the development of waterways infrastructure in Northeast India. At the centre of this initiative is the Kaladan Multi-Modal...

Bhutan turns to digital asset payments amid internet issues
Homepage > News > Finance > Bhutan turns to digital asset payments amid internet issues Bhutan is racking impressive figures in digital asset payments with a report highlighting rising adoption metrics in the Asian country. Bhutan is playing...

Let the forests grow our economy
Our forests have long stood as icons of our environmental philosophy and guardians of our national identity. With nearly 70 percent of the country under forest cover, we have earned international praise for our conservation record. But this...

BRICS currency paves way for BRICS Pay
The US and its President have a reason to fear the growing clout of the BRICS bloc | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The BRICS summit 2025 has drawn to a close with the usual commitment to forge cooperation in the Global South and the expected tirade...

Kaladan Project and Sittwe Port to Transform Tripura’s Trade Connectivity: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Agartala, July 08, 2025: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Sunday highlighted the strategic importance of the Sittwe Port in Myanmar and the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP), stating that...
Bhutan Sets Global Precedent with National Crypto Tourism Payment Platform
DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu Bhutan has taken a bold leap into the future of financial innovation by launching the world’s first nationwide cryptocurrency-based tourism payment system. In a landmark initiative, the Royal Government of Bhutan, through its...
Bhutan’s Consumer Programs Need Rethinking
DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu comprehensive new study has shed light on the effectiveness of Bhutan’s consumer advocacy programs, revealing significant strides in educating students on consumer rights and responsibilities, while also highlighting persistent...
Bhutan Grows, But Who Stays to Build It?
PM Raises Concern in State of the Nation Report TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, presenting the Second Annual State of the Nation Report to the Joint Sitting of Parliament on 03 July, highlighted Bhutan’s accelerating...
Bhutan’s Green Revolution
Renewable Lift Irrigation to Power 62,000 Acres, Slash Emissions and Empower Women TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu Renewable energy-powered lift irrigation systems have the potential to irrigate up to 62,000 acres of farmland and cut about 68,000 metric...
Bhutan’s Long Working Hours Ranking Raises Questions Over Data Accuracy
TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu Bhutan has been ranked among the countries with the highest average working hours globally in 2024, according to a recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report states that Bhutanese employees...

Bank Holidays Next Week: Branches to remain closed on these days; check full schedule here
Home News Bank Holidays Next Week: Branches to remain closed on these days; check full schedule here As per RBI, public and private banks will observe seven holidays in the month of July, in addition to regular weekend closures. Bank Holidays Next...
Bhutan: Where There Are More Trees Than People
Known as the Land of Happiness, Bhutan prioritises the well-being and happiness of its citizens over purely economic growth. This holistic approach emphasises environmental conservation, cultural preservation and good governance. This small...

Bank holiday for Muharram 2025: Are banks open or closed today on July 7, 2025? Check July 2025 holidays list
The schedule for bank holidays in July 2025 includes regional holidays. Bank Holiday for Muharram 2025: Confusion prevailed among the public regarding banking services on Monday, July 7, 2025, as people were unsure about the Muharram holiday. The...

Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed today for Muharram on July 7, 2025?
Many people were uncertain about banking operations on Monday, July 7, 2025, due to the confusion surrounding the exact date of Muharram observance. Muharram, an important Islamic occasion and the exact day of its observance depends on the...

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today for Muharram on July 7? See list here
Bank holiday today: The first month of the Islamic calendar Muharram began on June 27, which means that the most auspicious 10th day of the month, known as Ashura, was observed on Sunday, July 6, as per list of Gazetted holidays. Monday, July 7 is...
RAA Audit Reveals Widespread Deficiencies in WASH Facilities Across Thimphu Thromde Schools
TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has called for immediate improvements in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in Thimphu Thromde schools after a performance audit uncovered widespread non-compliance with the...

Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, July 07 For Muharram? Check Status
Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 07:46 IST Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on Monday, July 07, over the confusion for Muharram day. Are banks open or closed today, July 07? Bank Holiday Today, 7th July 2025: There has been confusion among...

Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today? Check Status Here
New Delhi: The confusion around uncertainty over observation of Muharram on either July 06 or July 07 has lead to several speculations on office holidays including banks. It must be noted that Muharram was observed on July 06 for which public...

How Crypto Tourism Will Transform Bhutan's Local Economy
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) As Bhutan seeks innovative ways to boost its tourism sector, it has unveiled a unique approach, partnering with Binance , the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, to integrate cryptocurrency into its tourism...