India-Bhutan relations
Understanding the Kalachakra Ceremony: The Sacred Buddhist Ritual Attended by PM Modi in Bhutan
Nov 12, 2025 05:02 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the sacred Kalachakra "Wheel of Time" ceremony during his diplomatic visit to Bhutan, strengthening India-Bhutan relations while honoring this profound Tibetan Buddhist ritual. The two-day visit featured meetings with Bhutanese royalty, joint inauguration of a major hydroelectric project, and prayers before holy relics of Lord Buddha, showcasing the spiritual and developmental dimensions of India's engagement with its Himalayan neighbor.
PM Modi Inaugurates Sacred Kalachakra Ceremony with Bhutan King: Strengthening India-Bhutan Buddhist Ties
Nov 12, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the sacred Kalachakra 'wheel of time' ceremony in Bhutan alongside King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, marking a significant moment in India-Bhutan relations. The ceremony, part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival, highlights the deep spiritual and cultural bonds between the two nations while bringing together Buddhist scholars and devotees from around the world.
PM Modi Inaugurates Kalachakra Empowerment Ceremony in Bhutan: Strengthening India-Bhutan Cultural and Diplomatic Ties
Nov 12, 2025 02:41 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the sacred Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony in Bhutan alongside King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The significant Buddhist ritual, part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival, highlights the deep cultural connections between India and Bhutan while advancing bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, technology, and connectivity during Modi's two-day diplomatic visit.
PM Modi Strengthens India-Bhutan Relations During Meeting with Fourth King on His 70th Birth Anniversary
Nov 12, 2025 01:07 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Bhutan's Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck during his two-day visit to Thimphu, discussing bilateral relations and inaugurating the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project. The visit highlighted India's commitment to its Neighbourhood First Policy while celebrating spiritual and cultural bonds between the two nations, including participating in the Kalachakra initiation ceremony and viewing Buddha's Holy Relics.
PM Modi's 2-Day State Visit to Bhutan: Strengthening India-Bhutan Strategic Partnership and Infrastructure Development
Nov 08, 2025 11:07 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhutan on November 11-12 to strengthen bilateral relations and inaugurate the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project. The visit includes reviewing progress on two key railway projects connecting India and Bhutan, participation in celebrations for the Fourth King's 70th birth anniversary, and attending the Global Peace Prayer Festival featuring sacred Buddha relics from India. This visit underscores India's position as Bhutan's largest development partner, with a Rs 10,000 crore commitment to Bhutan's 13th Five Year Plan.
Chief Justice Gavai: Courts as Moral Conscience of Constitution Protecting Democracy and Fundamental Rights
Oct 24, 2025 01:14 am CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai delivers a powerful lecture in Bhutan emphasizing the judiciary's role as the moral conscience of the Constitution, highlighting how courts safeguard democracy, protect fundamental rights, and ensure power accountability while exploring constitutional connections between India and Bhutan.
Chief Justice BR Gavai Reflects on Bhutan's Happiness Philosophy During Official Visit, Drawing Parallels with 'The Lunchbox' Film
Oct 23, 2025 10:07 pm CST
During his official visit to Bhutan, Chief Justice BR Gavai explored the unique harmony and happiness philosophy that defines the nation, referencing the 2013 Bollywood film 'The Lunchbox' while highlighting the deep cultural and constitutional connections between India and Bhutan. The visit strengthened judicial cooperation between the two nations through discussions on partnerships, exchanges, and environmental commitments.
India Invests Rs 4,000 Crore in First-Ever Cross-Border Rail Links with Bhutan to Boost Economic Ties
Sep 30, 2025 10:08 am CST
India has unveiled plans to build two landmark cross-border railway links with Bhutan at a cost exceeding Rs 4,000 crore. These projects will connect the Bhutanese cities of Gelephu and Samtse with Kokrajhar (Assam) and Banarhat (West Bengal) respectively, spanning 89 kilometers of track. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral trade, enhance regional connectivity, and support Bhutan's economic growth by providing improved access to global markets through Indian ports. Completion is expected within four years, representing India's continued commitment as Bhutan's largest development partner.