Monthly Archives: December, 0
Draconian no more
The much awaited Tobacco (Amendment) Bill has been passed by the parliament this afternoon. The bill drew prolonged and heated debate in both houses of the parliament.
25-year-old man stabbed in the face
Stabbing is becoming common in the capital Thimphu. Over the past three weeks alone, five people were stabbed.
Bird flu outbreak at Tsimasham contained
The bird flu outbreak at Tsimasham in Chhukha has been brought under control according to the Incident Operation Centre at Tsimasham.
Kabesa residents raise safety concerns over Pangrizampa Bridge
Residents in Kabesa have been complaining about the condition of the bridge in Pangrizampa, Thimphu.
The sacred mask dances of Momring
Village elders in Momring under Lauri Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar are worried that some of their sacred mask dances, passed on from generation to generation, may soon disappear.
Use of electric fencing legalised
The National Council has decided to legalise the use of electric fencing. It has been found that its use does not contradict provisions in the Bhutan Electricity Act.
National Council session concludes
The National Council session concluded today with the endorsement of the revised Tshogpa salary and National Flag Bill 2011.
Anthrax outbreak suspected
Livestock officials are suspecting an anthrax outbreak as the cause of the death of 11 cattle in Gongdue Gewog in Monggar.
Discussion on disaster management raises a small storm in the assembly
Many of the people who were affected by the September 18 earthquake last year have still not received their house insurance.
Yet another stabbing in Thimphu
The Thimphu city police have detained two men for stabbing a 24-year-old man last night.
