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Gold medals awarded to Scout Masters
Seven senior scout masters were awarded the Gold Service Award by the Bhutan Scouts Association. The award was given during the National Jamboree Scouts event which is underway in Gelephu.
National Basketball team in the making
Bhutan will soon have a new national basketball team. Team members will be selected from the under sixteen coaching camp which is underway in the capital. The three weeks camp began from today.
Parliamentary session begins
The 8th session of the parliament began this morning. The opening was graced by His Majesty the King.
State funding for political parties not necessary says NC
It is not necessary to give state funding to the political parties at least at this point of time. This is the finding of a thorough study conducted by the National Council.
Bird flu outbreak reported
An outbreak of avian influenza H5N1 has been reported at Tsimasham under Chhukha district.
Man injured in hit-and-run
Police are looking for the driver of a Hyundai Tucson involved in a hit-and-run case in which a 27-year-old man was injured.
17-year-old stabbed
National Council to discuss electric fencing
The National Council will be debating the use of electric fencing to protect crops from wild animals during the current parliamentary session.
The fight against alcoholism
A group of teachers and a singer are braving the wintry cold, moving from town to town, talking to the people to educate them on the ills of alcohol consumption.
