NDFB attacks BSF personnel along the Assam-Bhutan border; Bhutan Premier Thinley visits Pakistan, emphasizes on facilitating strong intra-regional trade ties
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    • Reports noted that three BSF Jawans were killed and seven others injured in an ambush at Ultapani Reserve Forest area, situated along the Assam-Bhutan border. NDFB, anti talk faction took the responsibly of the ambush.1

    Meanwhile, Prime Minister Thinley paid a visit to Pakistan from March 18-20, 2011. The visit was a response to the request made by Prime Minister Gilani. The Prime Minister emphasized regional cooperation under SAFTA, and particularly flagged off the need to promote intra-regional trade. The Prime Minister also announced that Bhutan would be hosting a conference of home ministers in August 2011 to discuss the threats posed by terrorism to the South Asian region. 2

    At the Indo-Bhutan bilateral level, NHPC Ltd has signed an Agreement with Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority, for providing engineering and design consultancy services for Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project (720 MW) in Bhutan.3

    In other developments, India’s Ministry of Defence would now be reviewing the procedures for issuing Non-Service Pattern (NSP) weapons to army personnel. The decision has been taken in view of the findings, which claim that some of the weapons were illegally sold to unscrupulous elements. The review decision will particularly be applied to officers posted in Bhutan.4

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