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PM urges safe child delivery in Dagana

The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay urged Dagana Dzongkhag to have safe child delivery in hospitals, during the Midterm Review.

Fossil fuel import almost equals hydropower export

Bhutan exported more energy in the form of hydropower than it has imported in the form of fossil fuel, last year. Bhutan’s energy trade balance recorded a surplus of Nu 331 M.

Student-teacher scuffle reportedly takes place in YHSS

Another incident of student-teacher scuffle has emerged. The incident reportedly took place at Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School in Thimphu on Thursday.

Some children still compelled to do hard labour

Some children, as young as 12 years old, are compelled to do hard labour, not just to earn a living for them, but also to support their families.

Policeman saves a boy from drowning

A policeman, who is posted as security at Tashichhodzong in Thimphu, saved a 15-year-old boy from drowning, last Saturday. Sources say the boy had tried to die by suicide.

Drove of international media to cover Cambridge’s Duke and Duchess visit to Bhutan

Some 40 international media organisations will be covering the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Bhutan. Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive in Bhutan Thursday.

Lack of accessibility impedes wheelchair-users’ independence

Pema Dorji, 51, has not been walk ever since he fell off a two-storied building in 2004. Even though the accident has not diminished his spirit, it is the non-accessibility of mobility facility that dejects him.

His Majesty offers sandalwood boxes to Chari Monastery

His Majesty The King offered six sandalwood boxes to the Chari Monastery in Thimphu. The sandalwood boxes will be used to store the precious relics in the monastery, including the treasures of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.

Family of Bangkok case deceased awaits government’s directive

Family of the deceased, who was found dead in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok still awaits government’s directive to retrieve the dead body. Sources say the body is still under the custody of Thai police.

Six arrested for allegedly possessing narcotic drugs

Punakha police apprehended six men for allegedly possessing 20 grams of narcotic drugs, yesterday. They were arrested near Khuruthang Bridge on their way to Thimphu from Punakha in a taxi.
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