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Bhutan celebrates first World Volleyball Day with launch of 2025 School Volley Cup
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 7, 2025
The Bhutan Volleyball Federation today joined the global volleyball community in celebrating the inaugural World Volleyball Day at the Changlimithang Volleyball Arena in Thimphu. To mark the occasion, the federation launched the 2025 School Volley...
Bhutan’s Green Revolution
Bhutan Times
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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 Sets Global Precedent with National Crypto Tourism Payment Platform
Bhutan Times
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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 Grows, But Who Stays to Build It?
Bhutan Times
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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 Consumer Programs Need Rethinking
Bhutan Times
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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’s Long Working Hours Ranking Raises Questions Over Data Accuracy
Bhutan Times
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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...
RAA Audit Reveals Widespread Deficiencies in WASH Facilities Across Thimphu Thromde Schools
Bhutan Times
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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 Holidays Next Week: Branches to remain closed on these days; check full schedule here
India.com
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July 7, 2025
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...
How Crypto Tourism Will Transform Bhutan's Local Economy
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(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...
Bank holiday for Muharram 2025: Are banks open or closed today on July 7, 2025? Check July 2025 holidays list
The Times of India
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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...
Bhutan: Where There Are More Trees Than People
Online Indian News
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July 7, 2025
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...
How Bhutan plans to boost its local economy with crypto tourism
Coin Telegraph
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July 7, 2025
The Kingdom of Bhutan is integrating cryptocurrency payments into its tourism infrastructure in a bid to modernize its economy and attract younger, tech-savvy travelers. In a panel discussion during Binance’s Crypto-Powered Tour in Bhutan, Damcho...
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed today for Muharram on July 7, 2025?
The Economic Times
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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: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today? Check Status Here
Zee News
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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...
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today for Muharram on July 7? See list here
Mint
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July 7, 2025
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...
Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, July 07 For Muharram? Check Status
News18
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July 7, 2025
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...
Bhutan’s economy at risk without urgent climate action: World Bank report
Kuensel
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Bhutan could face severe economic losses by mid-century if it fails to adapt to a warming, drying climate, according to a new World Bank report launched yesterday. growth. will lose to locked content agriculture, Rice resilience to locked...
Bhutan prepares for aging society
Kuensel
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Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay acknowledged Bhutan’s rapidly aging population as a sign of progress while warning of potential challenges if current demographic trends continue at the National Assembly yesterday. for economy a 72 locked content...
Are banks open or closed today for Muharram ?
The Economic Times
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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...
Bhutan feels the heat as Asia’s climate crisis escalates
Kuensel
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Asia is heating up at nearly twice the global average, and the consequences are mounting, from record-breaking floods and heatwaves to accelerating glacier loss and rising sea levels. for Ema Datshi on August locked content the GNH Lhakhang by...