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The tobacco journey
3 July, 2009 - They work in groups bonded by an activity. Commitment and secrecy is the binding glue. If caught, the one in trouble will take all the blame.
And, rest assured, the group members will bail him/her out.
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Not a bail out but a bounce back
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Industrialists re-petition for excise duty waiver to survive lean times
3 July, 2009 - Market conditions are starting to favour the steel industries, but those in Pasakha are unable to optimise production to cash in on it – most are producing below their normal or installed production capacity.
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Petrol up by Nu 3.70 after a minimum slash on Wednesday
3 July, 2009 - Three days after the trade department announced a minimal drop in fuel price, the price of petrol has increased by around Nu 3.70 and diesel by about Nu 1.97.
The new price will come into effect from today.
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A matter of common census
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3 July, 2009 - With just three months left for local government elections, the Tsirang dzongkhag election office is busy.
During the thromdey election, which comes under local government, the mayor (thrompon) and six to nine tshogpas will be elected.
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P/ling young sign up in droves
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3 July, 2009 - Heavy rains did not dampen the spirits of the community policing 50 students in the 15-day police-youth partnership program (PYPP) at Phuentsholing on July 1.
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Govt. makes strong case for state funding
2 July, 2009 - DPT ministers and MPs made an impassioned appeal in favour of party funding in Parliament yesterday, saying that both parties were on the verge of collapse, which would harm the cause of democracy in Bhutan.
The discussion surfaced after the public accounts committee (PAC) presented audit reports showing the financial weaknesses of the two political parties – DPT and PDP.
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Court allows company to reopen
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2 July, 2009 - The high court yesterday allowed SD Eastern coal company in Rishore, Samdrupjongkhar, to reopen after the anti-corruption commission (ACC) ordered the company to shut down in April this year.
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Check and balance, not opposition
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2 July, 2009 - The third National Council session began yesterday with most members expressing their disappointment at the lack of support and acknowledgement from the government on their contribution towards ensuring a vibrant democracy and good governance.
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Not for family planning but for facials
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The condom has found some novel ways to misuse
2 July, 2009 - Bhutanese women have found a novel use for condoms.
They believe that male condom lubricants have cosmetic benefits, and can also be used as a softener for thread while weaving.
Karma Dem, who runs Karma medical store in Changangkha, Thimphu, said women come to her shop to buy flavoured condoms. Each packet of condoms, containing three pieces, for instance Moods, cost Nu 20.
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Bhutan – Not bad but could be better
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2 July, 2009 - Trafficking and exploitation for prostitution, violence against women, lack of political participation and stereotyping. The list goes on. Issues that women in Bhutan are still subjected to, according to the committee on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (CEDAW).
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A success story of settling scores
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1 July, 2009 - National Assembly members yesterday urged the government to solve financial irregularities reflected in the annual audit reports, some of which date back to 1983.
Members said that, while the country was continuously seeking foreign financial assistance for development, the government was unable to recover a huge amount of money from agencies and individuals.
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EMS gets a shot in the arm
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Thimphu to get its first mobile emergency trauma team by yearend through the good graces of Bhutan Foundation
1 July, 2009 - Whether for a vehicle or a fire accident, most people in Bhutan would probably not dial 112 first – the number for the emergency medical service. Usually, the police or the insurance company is called to the scene to establish who is at fault and who pays up.
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1 July, 2009 - A family in Norbugang, Sarpang, were robbed at gunpoint by armed men on the night of June 28 at around 12.00 am.
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1 July, 2009 - Starting today, cost of petrol will drop from Nu 38.53 to Nu 38.25 per litre and diesel to Nu 30.76 from Nu 30.97.
The prices were revised following a recent review of the pricing structure of petroleum products in the country by the economic affairs ministry.
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Human-wildlife conflict unresolved
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1 July, 2009 - With an increasing incidence of human-wildlife conflict, the first question hour session of the third National Assembly discussed this old and protracted issue again.
Member of parliament (MP) from Sibsoo constituency in Samtse, Durga Prasad Chhetri, informed the house how an elephant had killed a 75-year-old woman in Sibsoo on Monday. Also, an elephant destroyed a man’s house on the same night in Hangey village.
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