His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck signed a Royal Decree on November 1, conferring a comprehensive central banking mandate and powers to the Gelephu Financial Services Office (GFSO), which will become the Gelephu Central Bank (GCB). The move marks an important milestone in building a strong, trusted, and internationally …
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Around two months ago, a Bhutanese man claiming to be a tour operator was caught by the Royal Bhutan Police at the Phuenthsoling gate trying to smuggle in 47,000 capsules of SP plus hidden in various compartments of a white GWM Tank SUV. The driver who was driving the car …
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The Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority (GMCA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Patel Greentech Private Limited, an Indian clean-energy company based in Gujarat, to establish a manufacturing and assembly facility in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) on 2nd November. The facility would produce battery energy storage systems (BESS), the …
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His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of Jampal Gyepai Dangden, a sacred Stupa being built in Gelephu Mindfulness City. Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, the Royal Patron of the project, also attended the ceremony. The Stupa, a project undertaken by His Holiness, is …
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Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay inaugurated the Asia Visionary Summit 2026 at Dungkar Dzong in Paro on Friday. The three-day summit, held under the theme “Enlightened Prosperity”, brings together distinguished leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and thinkers from Bhutan, Asia and around the world. The inaugural day featured conversations with internationally recognised …
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A special dedication, made on 1 November 2026 after the 108 Stupas were raised in Gelephu Mindfulness City, honours India’s Prime Minister, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi. His Majesty The King and His Excellency Shri Kiren Rijiju, India’s Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, unveiled a plaque dedicating the 76th Stupa …
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His Holiness the Je Khenpo, along with Their Eminences the Lop Lhengay and Drubpoens, and the Lam Naytens of the Rabdey Dratshangs, presided over the Sri-Non (ritual for suppressing negative forces) at the designated sites in Gelephu where the 108 Jangchub Chortens are to be erected. His Holiness the Je …
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Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje arrived in Bhutan and will join the sacred gathering for Project 108 from 1–4 November in Gelephu Mindfulness City. Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje is offering three of the 108 Jangchub Chortens through the Karma Leksheling Foundation and sponsors, in support of His Majesty’s vision …
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His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and Their Royal Highnesses The Gyalseys and The Gyalsem are in Gelephu Mindfulness City since 25 October ahead of the historic raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens on 1 November, the Descending Day of Lord Buddha. Preparations are entering their final stages, with …
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His Majesty The King graced the 2026 Royal Highland Festival in Laya, Gasa, on 23 October 2026. This year’s edition of the festival is held from 23 to 24 October. Rows of yak-hair tents framed the festival grounds in Langothang, where visitors sampled highland food and browsed local products. The …
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