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Disaster Preparedness: Thimphu’s full-scale earthquake drill (7.5 scenario) has flagged weak spots in emergency equipment and how quickly resources can be mobilised, as authorities, hospitals and responders tested coordination under power outages and blocked roads. Bhutan–India Diplomacy: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay sent Independence Day wishes to India’s Narendra Modi, calling him his “elder brother,” while regional partners including Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Nepal also extended greetings—highlighting the close ties Bhutan watches closely. Regional Spotlight: Across India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations, the “Suryapath Tiranga” relay saw the Tricolour hoisted successively at Indian missions from Fiji toward San Francisco, including a stop in Bhutan—turning the day into a shared, sunrise-to-sunrise moment for Indians and friends abroad. Global Messages: India’s leaders traded Independence Day greetings with partners including Israel and Saudi Arabia, with Modi thanking world leaders for their wishes. Tourism Pressure (Bhutan): Bumthang businesses say low occupancy and limited attractions are holding back tourism growth, urging more facilities to help hotels and services earn beyond peak months.

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