Who are the tobacco smugglers?
June 26th, 2021
As the country inches closer to amending the Tobacco Act and allow import and sale of tobacco products, law enforcers will still have to deal with tobacco cases.
This is because of huge consignments of tobacco smuggled from across the border in recent times.
Tobacco Bill sails through National Assembly
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Govt. tables tobacco Bill as urgent Bill
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Govt. proposes Tobacco Act amendment
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One of the worst tragedies claims 10 lives in Laya
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Bhutan misses 8-12 weeks mark for the second dose
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His Majesty in Jomotshangkha
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His Majesty The King arrived in Jomotshangkha yesterday after a five-day...
Govt’s 10 percent customs duty proposal sparks debate
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The proposed reduction of the customs duty (CD) to 10 percent...
Schools to step up surveillance and strengthen safety protocols
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