January of 2000

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Chhukha, Samtse students at scout camp

Education-Scout

Jan 21, 2000 1 mins read 291 views
Better Gedu-Phuentsholing road by March

Roads

Jan 21, 2000 1 mins read 305 views
US$ 10 million ADB loan for rural electrification

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Jan 21, 2000 1 mins read 254 views
Medicine quality in manufacturers's hands

Indigenous Hospital

Jan 21, 2000 1 mins read 267 views
UNDP assistance to strengthen DrukNet

Computer/Internet

Jan 21, 2000 1 mins read 262 views
SEZAP takes off, big expectations

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Jan 21, 2000 2 mins read 263 views
No ordinary accident

Accident

Jan 21, 2000 1 mins read 302 views
Understanding Japan better

Bhutan- Japan

Jan 21, 2000 1 mins read 270 views
Emphasising science study in schools

National Institute Of Education (NIE)

Jan 21, 2000 2 mins read 256 views
Parked truck skids off the road killing three

Accident

Jan 21, 2000 1 mins read 253 views
Scouting an effective way to raise younger generation

Education-Scout

Jan 21, 2000 2 mins read 258 views
Credit for supplementary papers

Letters to the Editor

Jan 21, 2000 1 mins read 278 views
Study mind to keep values

Letters to the Editor

Jan 21, 2000 1 mins read 270 views
Gangkhar Puensum is not a mountaineering destination

Letters to the Editor

Jan 21, 2000 3 mins read 257 views
Education : a social responsibility

Editorial

Jan 21, 2000 3 mins read 288 views
Towards Education for All

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Jan 21, 2000 4 mins read 267 views
National revenue goes up 17 percent

Revenue and Custom

Jan 21, 2000 4 mins read 285 views
Three pilgrims killed, 40 injured

Pilgrimage

Jan 21, 2000 2 mins read 285 views
JICA President visits Bhutan

Bhutan- Japan

Jan 21, 2000 4 mins read 273 views
RNR review

Agriculture Activities

Jan 21, 2000 0 mins read 332 views
Multigrade teaching

Education-Teacher

Jan 21, 2000 0 mins read 295 views
Immunised

Health Immunization

Jan 21, 2000 0 mins read 285 views
Boys arrested

Crime

Jan 21, 2000 0 mins read 277 views
Officers of armed forces promoted

Royal Bhutan Army (RBA)

Jan 28, 2000 0 mins read 282 views
GIS emphasised as a planning tool

Survey

Jan 28, 2000 2 mins read 267 views
Coins: where do they disappear ?

Royal Monetary Authority (RMA)

Jan 28, 2000 3 mins read 262 views
Two boys arrested for sniffing glue

Narcotics/Drugs

Jan 28, 2000 0 mins read 261 views
Buses collide, 7 injured

Accident

Jan 28, 2000 1 mins read 247 views
Road discipline can curb accidents: RSTA

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Jan 28, 2000 1 mins read 271 views
PCAL raises cement prices for "competitive edge"

Penden Cement Authority Ltd. (PCAL)

Jan 28, 2000 2 mins read 312 views
Vocational skills programme popular among students

National Technical Training Authority (NTTA)

Jan 28, 2000 2 mins read 300 views
CDB on-line, a relief for contractors

Construction Development Board (CDB)

Jan 28, 2000 2 mins read 282 views
RAPA: building a respectable image

Special Commission For Cultural Affairs/ Bhutan Music/ RAPA

Jan 28, 2000 2 mins read 278 views
Pea growing trial succeeds in Bumthang

Agriculture/ Crops

Jan 28, 2000 1 mins read 281 views
Streamlining RNR statistics

Agriculture Activities

Jan 28, 2000 2 mins read 279 views
A peon-turned-technician sets an invaluable trend

National Technical Training Authority (NTTA)

Jan 28, 2000 3 mins read 256 views
Three injured in crane mishap

Accident

Jan 28, 2000 1 mins read 284 views
Forest fire incidences down so far : education key factor

Forest Damages

Jan 28, 2000 2 mins read 278 views
Cleaning up Gelephu town

City Corporation

Jan 28, 2000 1 mins read 271 views
Planned development for Changzamtog

Housing

Jan 28, 2000 2 mins read 252 views
Signboard stolen

Letters to the Editor

Jan 28, 2000 1 mins read 267 views
6 months too long to obtain licence

Letters to the Editor

Jan 28, 2000 1 mins read 285 views
A suggestion for city transport in Thimphu

Letters to the Editor

Jan 28, 2000 2 mins read 261 views
No LPG cylinders around

Letters to the Editor

Jan 28, 2000 1 mins read 261 views
Pilgrims should be informed

Editorial

Jan 28, 2000 2 mins read 267 views
Pilgrims death toll rises to six

Pilgrimage

Jan 28, 2000 1 mins read 260 views
Pool vehicle rules effective from February

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Jan 28, 2000 1 mins read 296 views
Review team

Danida

Jan 28, 2000 0 mins read 289 views
Bridge & bypass

Bridges

Jan 28, 2000 0 mins read 300 views
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The never-ending tourism debate

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Ready to take off from GMC

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Why we must invest in Research & Development

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Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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Restore or lose it altogether

The country’s plan to restore 50,000 hectares of degraded forests, farmlands, and urban lands is not simply an environmental initiative. It is a national ultimatum. We are standing at a point where the land that defines our identity is weakening under our watch.

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Bumthang ready to host historic National Day

Bumthang—Across Bumthang, homes and shops have been draped in national flags, while streets glow with festive lights. Roads have been swept and public spaces prepared. Bumthang is all poised to host the 118th National Day celebrations at the national level for the first time.

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