Bhutan’s tourist policy revamp may hit travel operators in eastern IndiaHowever, ‘regional tourists’ from India, Bangladesh and Maldives were not subjected to the SDF and visa fee. Bhutan is now going to introdu...
21 Nov, 2019, 12.52 PM IST
Bhutan’s upcoming tourism policy likely to cause strong impact on tourism trade in Eastern IndiaCurrently, Bhutan charges every foreign visitor $ 250 per day including $65 ‘Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)’ and $40 visa charge. But ‘R...
20 Nov, 2019, 11.37 PM IST
PMs of India and Bangladesh to bat for effective regional connectivityRegional connectivity initiatives will figure high on the agenda of these visits for effective sub-regional cooperation that feeds into Ind...
13 Aug, 2019, 07.33 PM IST
PM Modi to visit Bhutan on August 17-18; hydropower, RuPay rollout, defence ties high on agendaPrime Minister Modi will arrive in Bhutan on August 17 and will call on Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
09 Aug, 2019, 10.04 PM IST
PM Modi plans Bhutan trip to boost regional linkBhutan is India’s closest neighbour and the PM’s visit is expected to give fillip to sub-regional cooperation, including connectivity.
15 Jul, 2019, 09.09 AM IST
Planning your summer vacation? Here are 9 affordable destinations for different budgetsTo take the stress out of your holiday planning, ET Wealth has shortlisted some affordable destinations.
24 Apr, 2019, 11.16 AM IST
Ask the travel expert: Tourists can carry Indian currency in Bhutan, except Rs 2000 noteDon't forget to take a Government ID proof, preferably Passport or a Voter's ID, to enter Bhutan.
13 Sep, 2018, 05.12 AM IST
A slice of simple life in the outdoors: Cycling vacation is the new cool in urban parentingMore parents want to give their children a slice of simple life in the outdoors.
19 Feb, 2018, 11.16 AM IST
Supreme Court spent Rs 38 lakh on Justice A K Sikri's air tickets, Rs 37 lakh on CJI T S Thakur's in 3 yearsIn response to an RTI query, Supreme Court Registry has provided interesting information about countries visited by several judges along wi...
17 Jun, 2016, 11.48 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's foreign travel in 2015-16 has cost Air India Rs 117 croreIn comparison, the national carrier spent Rs 108 crore on air travel of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during 2013-2014.
06 May, 2016, 07.59 AM IST
Five budget-friendly foreign holidays you can plan for Rs 1 lakhDubai. Sri Lanka. Vietnam. Bhutan. Maldives. A vacation to each of these destinations can be planned for Rs 1 lakh by a couple. Find out ho...
18 Apr, 2016, 04.25 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi's foreign trips cost over Rs 37 crore in first yearPM Narendra Modi's foreign trips cost the exchequer over Rs 37 crore with his Australia trip proving to be the most expensive one.
07 Sep, 2015, 10.51 AM IST
China shadow over ambitious Guwahati-Tawang connectivity?Official sources said the Bhutan government has recently conveyed to India that "it needs more time" to decide on the project connecting Lu...
01 Apr, 2015, 11.57 AM IST
Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Kholongchu hydro-power projectPM Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of the 600MW Kholongchu Hydro- electric project, a joint venture between India and Bhutan.
16 Jun, 2014, 09.32 PM IST
Narendra Modi to visit Bhutan tomorrow to showcase unique status for itModi will be accompanied by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Sujatha Sin...
14 Jun, 2014, 03.58 PM IST
Ties strained as India cuts fuel subsidy to BhutanGas and kerosene prices have more than doubled in Bhutan, and predictably, this will hit the poor the hardest.
06 Jul, 2013, 09.43 AM IST
Ties strained as India cuts fuel subsidy to BhutanThe head of the interim government, Sonam Tobgye, has written to external affairs minister Salman Khurshid, seeking his intervention.
06 Jul, 2013, 04.16 AM IST