New Delhi, March 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with Bhutan's highest civilian honor, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', during his two-day state visit to the country. Expressing gratitude for the prestigious award, PM Modi dedicated it to the 1.4 billion citizens of India.

In a heartfelt acceptance speech, the Prime Minister emphasized that the honor was not just his personal achievement but a recognition of the close bond between India and Bhutan. "This honor is not my personal achievement; it is the honor of India and 140 crore Indians," he stated. "I humbly accept this honor on behalf of all Indians in this great land of Bhutan. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this honor."

PM Modi highlighted the deepening partnership between India and Bhutan, extending beyond traditional areas of cooperation to include space exploration. He noted with pride that Bhutanese scientists had collaborated with ISRO to launch a satellite, exemplifying the multifaceted nature of the relationship.

Speaking about shared aspirations, PM Modi pointed out that while India aims to become a developed nation by 2047, Bhutan has set its sights on achieving 'high-income' status by 2034. He assured Bhutan of India's unwavering support in achieving these goals, emphasizing the importance of 'Brand Bhutan' and mutual belief in each other's potential.

The Prime Minister's visit is expected to further strengthen ties between the two nations, focusing on enhancing connectivity, infrastructure, trade, and energy cooperation. The warm reception and discussions with Bhutanese leaders, including King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, underscore the enduring friendship between India and Bhutan.

New Delhi, March 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day state visit to Bhutan, where he is set to inaugurate the Gyaltsen Jetsen Pema Maternal and Child Hospital in Thimphu, the capital of the neighboring country. The hospital, a testament to India's support, is a state-of-the-art facility aimed at enhancing healthcare in Bhutan.

Prime Minister Modi's visit underscores the longstanding tradition of close ties between India and Bhutan, with a focus on the Neighbor First Policy. Upon his arrival at Paro Airport, he received a warm welcome from Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, marking the beginning of his official engagements.

During his stay, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to meet with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth King of Bhutan, reflecting the depth of the bilateral relationship. Additionally, discussions with Prime Minister Tobgay are expected to cover a wide range of issues aimed at further strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a state visit to Bhutan on 21-22 March, reinforcing the strong ties between the two countries and underscoring India's commitment to its Neighborhood First policy.

The visit, in line with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan, will see Prime Minister Modi meeting with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth King of Bhutan. Additionally, discussions are planned with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.

A statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) highlighted the unique and enduring partnership between India and Bhutan, characterized by mutual trust, understanding, and goodwill. The shared spiritual heritage and warm people-to-people ties add depth and vibrancy to the relationship.

The visit will provide a platform for both sides to exchange views on bilateral and regional matters of mutual interest, with a focus on expanding and accelerating their exemplary partnership for the benefit of their peoples.

New Delhi, April 13 (IANSlife) With spring in the air and the weather swinging back and forth between hot and cold temperatures, people are once again driving growth in the tourism industry by booking vacations with their loved ones.

And speaking of Bollywood celebrities, actress Deepika Padukone and her family recently visited Bhutan, and based on the viral photographs on the internet of her having the time of her life, we bet she made the most of it.

Deepika and her family decided to stay in the opulent and sophisticated Amankora in Paro. This fabled Buddhist Kingdom has included Amankora for about 20 years. It is a sanctuary created to complement the incredibly gorgeous surroundings of this pristine, year-round resort, one of the happiest places in the world. It is committed to offering an unmatched experience in this location.

She was seen posing with a female trainer while wearing a black dress as she hiked to Tiger's Nest in Taktsang, Paro. It is a holy Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist shrine situated on the Paro Valley Cliffside.

Praising the actress for being 'gracious' off-screen, a fan captioned an Instagram post, "This deserves its own post. I respected her wishes for privacy and gracious as she is on screen she is gracious off the screen and came up to me when she was ready for a pic. #deepikapadukone."

On her visit to Neyphug Heritage, the actress stopped at a nearby cafe and posed for pictures with its customers and workers. "It has been a tremendous joy to serve you and your family." On their most recent Instagram post, the cafe's Instagram page wrote a message of thanks. "Such a down to earth soul."

Deepika Padukone's fan page also tweeted a snapshot of her standing with a couple in Bhutan. Deepika looks stylish in the photo, dressed in a brown coordinated ensemble with a grey topcoat and white trainers.