THE NATION

Tougher law against gambling can curb gambling: MoHCA Lyonpo

The Member of Parliament (MP) of Jomotsangkha-Martshala constituency, Norbu Wangzom, during the Question Hour Session questioned the Minister for Home and Cultural Affairs (MoHCA) on the measures taken to prevent gambling in the country.  Responding to the MP, Lyonpo Ugyen Dorji said that the gambling has caused various negative impacts …

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MPs share their concerns over sex crimes: NA

During the Question Hour Session in National Assembly, (NA), the Member of Parliament (MP) of Sangbaykha constituency, Dorjee Wangmo, informed the House of the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC)’s data on sexual assault cases from 2009-2020, which stated a woman or a child is sexually assaulted every week. …

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More local products needed in the market

During the Question and Answer Session of the National Assembly (NA), Khar-Yurung MP, Tshering Chhoden, said one of the pledges of the government is to formulate policies for the development of the small and medium scale businesses. In the current market scenario, the small and micro-economic businesses, like restaurants, bars …

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MoH awaits EUA from WHO for vaccinating 5-11

The Ministry of Health is exploring the vaccination for children 5-11 years. The Pfizer vaccine (Pediatric dose) has been recently approved for the use in children 5-11 years by the USA, Food and Drug Administration and as of now, only two countries (USA and Israel) have rolled out the vaccination …

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Bhutan at COP26

The UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow, UK is happening from 31 October to 12 November 2021against the backdrop of the latest IPCC Report which showed that unless there are sustained and large-scale reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5 degree Celsius will be impossible …

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