One in three Bhutanese overweight, finds study
The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on health facilities demands greater multi-sectoral actions for the implementation of NCD prevention activities. NCDs are a major public
Kuensel (Bhutan)
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World Bank, ADB mission assesses forestry activities
The activities undertaken under the Third Forestry Development Project (TFDP) in Bhutan received mixed ratings from a three-member review mission fielded by the World Bank and the Swiss Development
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Asians warned to quit smoking
An advertising campaign to warn Asian communities in the UK of the dangers of smoking and chewing tobacco is being launched by the government. It hopes to encourage people in Bangladeshi, Pakistani
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People familiarised on forestry rules
The forest and nature conservation rules of Bhutan, 2000, that came into force after approval by the council of ministers last years is now being explained to the people.
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Foresters, villagers collaborate to combat forest fires
With already about a thousand acres of forests burnt, foresters in Trashigang are engaging farmers in a dzongkhag wide campaign against forest fires. About 190 villages in Samkhar and 135 in Kanglung
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Phuentsholing steps up fight against HIV/AIDS
The residents of Phuentsholing want to get rid of the threat of HIV/AIDS looming over their town. And they are serious about it. Their will was amply reflected as they turned up in droves to create
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Anger over abortion cancer study
A study claiming women who have an abortion could double their chance of developing breast cancer has been attacked by experts. The study was funded by the pro-life charity LIFE and indicated that
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Passive smoking thrives in workplace
Passive smoking is associated with a range of diseases. Passive smoking is a global problem, especially in the work environment, according to a new international study. The report published in the
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50 sq. km of pine forest destroyed in Chukha's worst fire
50 square kilometres of blue pine forests surrounding Damchu in Bhutan wee destroyed by a fire which raged for almost three days from the afternoon of January 1.
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GEF support on mushroom project
A community-based nursery and oak mushroom project in Trashiyangtse, Bhutan will receive US $7,719 support from Global Environment Facility Small Grants
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Trees not regenerating
When more than 150 acres of blue pine forest along the hillslope of Gomdra, Paro (Bhutan) was damaged by a forest fire, it was thought the trees would regenerate. Two years later there is still not