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Delivering Clean and Sustainable Energy through Solar Power in Bhutan
Transcript In the history of Bhutan, commercial electricity has predominantly come from just one source. The hydropower in this Himalayan country can be so plentiful that an estimated 5,000 million units are exported to India each year. But...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
Strengthening Capacities in Geospatial Information for Improved Resilience in Bhutan
Technical Training Six technical training sessions were delivered throughout the project, focusing on enhancing Geographic Information Technologies (GIT) capabilities. The training programs covered a wide array of topics, including cloud GIS, UAV...
Owner: United Nations
ADB Appoints New Country Director for Bhutan
THIMPHU, BHUTAN (29 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Sonomi Tanaka as its new Country Director for Bhutan. Ms. Tanaka will lead ADB’s operations in Bhutan and policy dialogue with the government, development partners,...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
Training course on market access for governments acceding to WTO concludes in Geneva
The governments represented were Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Bhutan, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Participants were given guidance on how to prepare initial goods offers, consolidate bilateral market access agreements and...
Use of UAV imagery to produce Official Statistics in Saint Lucia
20 August 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — From 24 to 26 June 2025, UNITAR supported a three-day workshop in Castries, Saint Lucia, as part of the country’s ongoing experimental data project. The initiative aims to explore the integration of data...
Owner: United Nations
ICE Arrests Worst of the Worst Including Rapists, Child Molesters, and Other Violent Thugs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to remove criminal illegal aliens terrorizing Americans within our communities. Thursday and Friday’s arrests include individuals convicted of heinous crimes including rape,...
Owner: American Government
India SSP Market to Reach USD 1206.2 Million by 2035, Growing at 6.0% CAGR from USD 635.4 Million in 2024 | TMR
India SSP market valued at US$ 635.4 Mn in 2024, projected to grow at 6.0% CAGR from 2025 to 2035 and reach US$ 1206.2 Mn by 2035. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- India, as one of the world’s largest...
Tasveer Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with Power-Packed Lineup & Global Expansion Through Groundbreaking Film Market
Tasveer Film Festival marks 20 years Oct 8–12 in Seattle with 109 films, 43 premieres & a global film market spotlighting South Asian storytellers. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Tasveer Film Festival &...
Red Rice Market to Surge to $4,110.9 Million by 2030 As Revealed In New Report
Rise in demand for high fiber and nutrient-rich rice products and surge in trend of rice exports by Asian-Pacific countries drive the growth of the market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Red rice market...
Global Leaders Convene for DialogueNEXT Conference in New Delhi to Confront Hunger Tipping Point
NEW DELHI, INDIA, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global agricultural leaders, policymakers, scientists and farmers are gathering in New Delhi this week for DialogueNEXT in India, a two-day high-level event aimed at exploring and...
India Restricts Jute Imports from Bangladesh
(MENAFN) India has officially restricted the importation of certain jute-related products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land crossings, according to a report by a news agency on Monday. The Indian government has decided that any jute...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
We Ramblers offers Himalayan Adventure at Nepal with Khopra Ridge, Mardi Himal, and Langtang Treks
We Ramblers unveils new guided treks in Nepal: Khopra Ridge, Mardi Himal, and Langtang Valley. Explore hidden trails and sustainable adventure BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a bold reimagining of Himalayan...
Thailand’s Crypto-to-Baht Sandbox: A New Era for Tourism and Financial Innovation
EBC Financial Group emphasises the initiative as a blueprint for how nations can unite innovation, security, and economic growth. THAILAND, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a move that could redefine the future of tourism and digital...
Thailand’s Crypto-to-Baht Sandbox: A New Era for Tourism and Financial Innovation
EBC Financial Group emphasises the initiative as a blueprint for how nations can unite innovation, security, and economic growth. THAILAND, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a move that could redefine the future of tourism and digital...
Beyond Scarcity: Embracing Happytalism for a World of Abundance
Reframing the SDGs to New Happytalist Goals. A New Roadmap for a Flourishing World MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In 2015, the United Nations launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to mobilize the world...
WHO Says Rubella Eliminated in Nepal
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that Nepal has successfully eliminated rubella as a public health concern. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent efforts of the healthcare...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
India extends ban on some Bangladesh imports
(MENAFN) India has expanded its ban on certain imports from Bangladesh, now prohibiting select jute products and ropes from entering through all land routes, as stated by reports. Instead, these imports will only be permitted through Nhava Sheva,...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Canadians of South Asian heritages contribute to vision for provincial museum
CANADA, August 6 - More than 16,000 people of South Asian heritages in British Columbia have provided input for a provincial museum that educates, preserves and celebrates the richness of Canadian South Asian histories, traditions and cultures....
Owner: Canadian Government
Sri Lankan Squads Set Their Sights on 2025 PUBG MOBILE National Championship South Asia Fall
SRI LANKA, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sri Lanka gears up once again as registrations open for the 2025 PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) South Asia Wildcard Fall. As part of the Wildcard region alongside Bhutan, Sri Lankan squads...
Conscious Catalysts of Happiness and Well-Being: Launching a Global Movement Toward 10 Billion Happy by 2050
One of the great strengths of the World Happiness Foundation – and the Conscious Catalysts program – is the global coalition backing it. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The World Happiness Foundation has unveiled...