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The Prime Minister, Lyonchen Jigmi Y Thinley in recently stated on national television that the government will stop the import of vegetables from 5 May. Ten days remain before the actual halt. However, the decision has invited questions and skepticism from various quarters on its timeliness and feasibility. The month …
Read More »From rhino horns to elephant tusks, wildlife smuggling thrives
Tashi Wangmo/ Thimphu A spate of wildlife smuggling and poaching incidents in Bhutan show that Bhutan needs to be on the guard against wildlife smugglers and poachers. Recently, a man from Nanglam, Pemagatshel, was caught selling a rhino horn weighting 850 grams to a Jaigoan businessman for Nu 3mn. In …
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