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Bank holiday: Are banks closed today for death anniversary of U Tirot Singh?
Mint
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July 17, 2025
Bank holiday today, July 17 (Thursday): Banks in Shillong will be closed today to mark the death anniversary of U Tirot Singh, one of the chiefs of the Khasi people. Thus, all public and private banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI), will...
Bank Holiday Alert: Will Banks Remain Open Tomorrow, July 17? Here's What The RBI Calendar Says
ABP Live
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July 16, 2025
As mid-July approaches, bank customers across India are advised to take note of regional closures scheduled under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official holiday calendar. According to the latest schedule, banks in Shillong will remain closed...
“Bhutan’s survival hinges on the return of its exiled people”
Khabarhub
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July 16, 2025
KATHMANDU: Balaram Paudel, President of the Bhutan People’s Party (BPP), first published his book Bhutan: Past and Present in 2001. Now, more than two decades later, he has released a new 394-page book titled ‘Pardaa Pachhaadi Ko Bhutan‘ (Bhutan...
Bhutan upgrades digital identity wallet, including liveness and P2P chat
Biometric Update
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July 16, 2025
Bhutan has rolled out four major upgrades to its National Digital Identity (NDI) wallet with the enhancements aimed at strengthening identity security, improving service delivery and reducing fraud and impersonation risk for digital transactions....
Bhutan launches AI for Development Workshop to boost economic growth
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 15, 2025
Bhutan is taking proactive steps to use Artificial Intelligence or AI to boost economic growth and support its national development goals. A key focus will be on using AI to support sectors such as agriculture, hydropower and tourism. As part of...
UAE, Bhutan launch 'AI for Development' Initiative to unlock AI’s potential for economic growth in Global South
Zawya
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In a milestone effort to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for inclusive development, the United Arab Emirates and the Royal Government of Bhutan, in collaboration with the Eurasia Group and G42, convened a...
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today, on July 14, for Beh Deinkhlam?
Mint
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July 14, 2025
Bank holiday today, July 14 (Monday): Beh Deinkhlam is a festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya, and has been declared as a bank holiday in the state, by the Reserve Bank of India. Thus, all public and private banks, including the...
Help private sector drive the national economic vision
Kuensel
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At a glance, tourist arrivals in the first six months of 2025 look promising. A total of 100,675 tourists visited Bhutan—an increase of over 25,000 compared to the same period last year. More than half were from neighbouring India, categorised in...
Modi’s Maldives Visit: A Strategic Reset Amid China’s Regional Push
StratNews Global
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July 21, 2025
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in the Maldives on July 25 for a state visit, it will mark more than a ceremonial moment on a neighbour’s national day. His presence as Guest of Honour at the island nation’s 60th Independence Day...
Why Thakurgaon airport won’t be reopened: HC
New Age Bangladesh
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Staff Correspondent 21 July, 2025, 00:49 | New Age file photo The High Court on Sunday asked the authorities concerned to explain in four weeks why Thakurgaon airport, shut down for the last 44 years, should not be reopened in public interest and...
A refugee deported to Bhutan by the U.S. finds himself stranded and stateless
WPRL - Mississippi
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July 16, 2025
Whenever Ray finds a working internet connection, his first instinct is to contact his wife and tell her that he's safe — for now. Ray, who is in his late 20s, was born in a refugee camp in Nepal and came to the U.S. as a kid. He was recently...
Iran too strong for Bhutan in AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifier
Mehr News Agency
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July 13, 2025
Bhutan went into the game on the back of two straight wins but were no match for Iran, with both sides on six points heading into Wednesday’s ties that will see Iran facing Lebanon while Bhutan will play Jordan, Tehran Times reported. Iran enjoyed...
From Maidhar to Galion: The Bhutanese Journey Beyond Forceful Eviction Toward Justice, Healing, and Unity
Bhutan News Network
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July 15, 2025
By Ram Karki Though thousands of miles separate me from Galion, Ohio, my heart is there—beating in time with the sacred flames soon to be kindled. From July 16 to 23, 2025, the Vishwa Shanti Gyan Mahayagya, organized by the Global Bhutanese Hindu...
Iran Routs Bhutan in 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifier
Tasnim News Agency
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July 14, 2025
Bhutan went into the game on the back of two straight wins but were no match for Iran, with both sides on six points heading into Wednesday’s ties that will see Iran facing Lebanon while Bhutan will play Jordan. Iran enjoyed a storming start to...
Royal Bitcoin Exit? Bhutan Unloads $60 Million Worth Of BTC
Bitcoinist
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July 15, 2025
In a move that caught many by surprise, the Royal Government of Bhutan sold nearly $60 million worth of Bitcoin in just four days. According to on‑chain data from Arkham Intelligence, the country shifted 512.84 BTC between July 10 and July 14....
US and China top the list for government-held Bitcoin, with Bhutan investing in crypto mining using hydro power
The Nation Thailand
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July 15, 2025
The United Kingdom is in third place with approximately 61,000 BTC, valued at $7.3 billion (248 billion baht). These holdings came from various cybercrime and money laundering cases. Ukraine holds about 46,351 BTC, worth roughly $5.6 billion (190...
Bhutan’s fertility rate: A future with more elderly and lesser working-age people
The Bhutanese
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July 12, 2025
Observed annually on 11th July, the World Population Day offers a vital opportunity to reflect on global and national population trends and, more importantly, to root those reflections in the lives, aspirations, and challenges of people. This...
Bhutan embarks on second joint external evaluation to strengthen health security
Kuensel
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Bhutan has officially embarked on its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of core capacities under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), reaffirming its commitment to national and global health security. million Monk began...
Bhutan Innovation Lab to help Bhutan achieve 10X economic growth
Kuensel
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The Prime Minister’s Office in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched the Bhutan Innovation Lab (BIL) yesterday. An initiative to accelerate public sector innovation and tackle complex development challenges...
Bhutan Just Moved $23M in Bitcoin, Is the Country Cashing Out at the Top?
Bitcoinist
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July 11, 2025
The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred a significant portion of its Bitcoin holdings to Binance, raising speculation about potential asset offloading during a high point in the market. According to data from blockchain analytics platform...