Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm reception from Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay upon arrival at Paro airport. The two-day State visit is aimed at enhancing India's unique ties with Bhutan under the 'Neighbourhood First' Policy. Throughout the visit, PM Modi engaged with locals, including greeting children and enjoying traditional performances

Bhutan King announces over 1,000 sq km Gelephu city project along Indo-Bhutan border

During his 10-day visit to India, the King discussed the Gelephu project with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The project will be part of the Sarpang district Special Economic Zone, including an international airport at Gelephu.

Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma on meeting king of Bhutan: 'An honour'

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck met Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, and some other businessmen over dinner on Wednesday.

The King of Bhutan comes calling in delicate times

With Chinese construction beginning in Doklam six years after the Sino-India military standoff, India now has another problem in the North East to contend with.

Bhutan King to visit India today, may assuage concerns over closeness to China on Doklam issue

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is expected to reassure India that Bhutan was not planning to negotiate any border agreement with China that can jeopardise India’s security.

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on 3-day India visit from today

At the invitation of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, the king is scheduled to meet the president and also Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck treks across mountains to hold down COVID-19 fatality count

For 14 months, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, has been travelling by foot, car and horse to remote hamlets to oversee measures to protect his tiny kingdom of 700,000 from the coronavirus outbreak that has flared up in neighbouring India.