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The Latest Breaking News from Gelephu

World's 'happiest' nation facing youth exodus crisis: Gelephu Mindfulness City is Bhutan's unique solution

Bhutan, known for its unique happiness philosophy, is experiencing a troubling trend of youth emigration. In response, the government is introducing Gelephu Mindfulness City, which aims to seamlessly integrate economic advancement with cultural preservation and ecological sustainability. Supported by India through infrastructure development and rail connectivity, this initiative hopes to…

The Times of India · Jul 22

From Bitcoin Country To Crypto Kingdom: Bhutan GMC Seeks $BTC, $ETH, $BNB Strategic Reserves

Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City has announced an initiative to recognize three major cryptocurrencies as part of its strategic reserves, marking what could be the first national multi-token crypto reserve in the world.

International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025

Ties that epitomise India’s neighbourhood first policy

The continued growth and development of India-Bhutan ties sums up India’s Neighbourhood First policy approach

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

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Bhutan’s opening move, its Gelephu gambit

The Gelephu project offers a chance for the region to conjure an imagination beyond the problematic present

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024

Bhutan PM Tobgay’s India visit to focus on bilateral pacts, development and connectivity projects

Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay to visit Delhi for high-level talks on bilateral agreements, development projects, and boundary talks.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Bhutan to have 1,000-sq. km. green city along Assam border ‘connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia’

Bhutan's King announces plans to build a massive "international city" in 1,000 sq. km. area, connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity

India and Bhutan agreed to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and upgrade border and immigration posts to support Bhutan’s 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s plans for a smart city at Gelephu on the border between Bhutan and Assam, after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

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Amid China boundary talks, Bhutan King to discuss Bhutan-Assam border smart city project

The Bhutanese King flew to Delhi from Guwahati, which was the first ever official visit by a Bhutanese monarch to Assam.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Bhutan-China border demarcation talks inching towards completion: Bhutan PM Tshering

Bhutan, China inching towards boundary demarcation; talks include possible exchange of Doklam, areas to North. PM Tshering confirms India in loop on negotiations, says Bhutan seeks to make both India, China happy. King’s visit to Delhi in April discussed boundary talks, SEZ in Gelephu; PM Tshering speaks of re-election prospects.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

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