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Bhutan bans import of poultry from Assam, West Bengal

Thimphu: Bhutan has banned the import of poultry and its products including poultry feeds from neighbouring Assam and West Bengal in the wake of outbreak of avian influenza in these states. According to the country’s ministry of agriculture, the transport of poultry and poultry products via Assam and West Bengal will also not be allowed. However, import of poultry and its products from designated farms or processing plants in unaffected states of India will be allowed only by air. The...

S. Korea, Bhutan Share Anti-Corruption Efforts

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) held a meeting with Bhutan officials from Nov. 21 to 26 on the eradication of corruption, ACRC spokesman Kim Dok-man said Tuesday. Six commission members gave advice on solving systematic problems and corruption cases related to construction to officials at the Bhutanese Anti-Corruption Commission and Ministry of Agriculture, Kim said. The ACRC has spearheaded such efforts in Asia with funding from the United Nations Development Progra...

Keeping Bhutan Green

With the objective of protecting and preserving our environment for the betterment of life on earth, “Keep Bhutan Green” campaign was observed on 19th November 2008 at CICCC ground, Thimphu. The campaigned is jointly organized by Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), National Environment Commission (NEC), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Bhutan Trust Fund (BTF). The occasion was graced by Her Royal Highness, Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck. Also present were Deputy Minister of NEC, Dasho Nado Rinchen...