April of 1981

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Annual general meeting of the share holders of Bank of Bhutan, 1980

Bank of Bhutan (BOB)

Apr 25, 1981 2 mins read 325 views
Three main bridges in Samdrupjongkhar completed

Bridges

Apr 25, 1981 1 mins read 357 views
Golden opportunity to seed potato growers of Thimphu valley

Agriculture/Horticulture

Apr 25, 1981 1 mins read 363 views
Interview with the four Himalayan trekkers at Tongsa on April 13

Kuensel

Apr 25, 1981 4 mins read 359 views
Establishment of the geological survey of Bhutan

Survey

Apr 25, 1981 1 mins read 306 views
Irrigation schemes in Bhangtar to be completed soon

Agriculture Irrigation

Apr 18, 1981 1 mins read 328 views
Workshop on family planning and maternity child health: Phuntsholing

Health Family Planning

Apr 18, 1981 1 mins read 296 views
Students from India

Indo-Bhutan Friendship Association

Apr 18, 1981 1 mins read 340 views
Foreign Secretaries meet in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Conferences

Apr 18, 1981 0 mins read 358 views
Medical Units under Shemgang transferred

Health Policy

Apr 11, 1981 0 mins read 304 views
15th DYT of Gaylegphug

Dzongkhags

Apr 11, 1981 4 mins read 331 views
T.T.I. and T.T.C. certificate examination 1980

Education-Teacher

Apr 11, 1981 1 mins read 313 views
National Women's Association

National Women Association (NWA)

Apr 11, 1981 2 mins read 325 views
A new primary school for Khasadapchu

Education- Schools

Apr 04, 1981 1 mins read 315 views
Japan-Bhutan friendship

Bhutan- Japan

Apr 04, 1981 0 mins read 278 views
PORTOPIA '81

Exhibition

Apr 04, 1981 2 mins read 295 views
UN Resident Co-ordinator in Bhutan

UN Agencies

Apr 04, 1981 1 mins read 288 views
Lyonpo Sangye Penjor, Minister for communications and tourism

Appointed

Apr 04, 1981 1 mins read 306 views
FAO Assistant Director General for Asia and Pacific

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

Apr 04, 1981 1 mins read 292 views
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Global Peace Prayer concludes, Kalachakra empowerment begins today

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Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Bangkok marks 70th Birth Anniversary of Fourth Druk Gyalpo

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The selfless Warrior-King

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Bhutan’s democracy: The Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s Vision

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Tribute to His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo

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King who sacrificed his youth to build a future for us

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The Vajrayana King

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His Majesty’s enduring legacy of environmental stewardship

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Momentous News from Tashichodzong

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Amochu quarriers call for flood walls after millions in losses

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Epitome of friendship

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Honouring the legacy of the Great Fourth

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The urgency of civil service transformation

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Should we control social media?

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Need bold reforms to advance women in leadership roles

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Fraudulent businesses must be punished

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Safe spaces, unsafe realities

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A small kingdom’s great prayer for the world

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Why agile governance and policy innovation matter

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One health, one future

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Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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Ask Mr Bhutan

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Ask Mr Bhutan

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Preparing Bhutan for the AI era

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Oct 31, 2025 2 mins read 952 views
Bhutanese youth must prepare for GMC jobs

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Making ESP education loan more accessible

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Oct 29, 2025 2 mins read 1,267 views
A teacher’s gift to the nation

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Walking for those who cannot walk

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Epitome of friendship

The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan yesterday is a testament to the enduring and profound friendship between the two nations, one that transcends politics and reflects the truest form of mutual respect, trust, and shared destiny.

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