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June 6, 2010: The Parliament passed the Tobacco Control Bill by a majority vote last week, making Bhutan the only country in the world to pass two bills to stub out tobacco sale and consumption in a span of just six years. The first ban on tobacco introduced in December 17, 2004 made international headlines across the world. |
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Rural water supply, almost there |
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June 6, 2010: In a few years time, little village children and parents alike in the far-flung villages and rural pockets in the country will not have to walk for hours to fetch drinking water. Safe drinking water would just be a few steps away from their door steps. |
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June 6, 2010: Their zest to experience the pristine beauty of the Land of Thunder Dragon and the neighboring Himalayan countries made them travel thousands of miles over mighty oceans and unfriendly weather. |
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June 6, 2010: The number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the country has further increased by 25 in the last one year. According to the National AIDS Control Program report, the number of people living with HIV positive has increased from 160 in 2008 to 185 in 2009. |
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Road to tiger summit in Russia |
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June 6, 2010: Tigers are disappearing. There may not be an accurate estimation of tiger population in the world but experts say, the animal is on the verge of extinction. |
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