January of 1990

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Engineers and technicians trained

January 6, 1990 - More than 30 engineers and technicians from Chirang, Wangdiphodrang, Dagana and Punakha are being trained in constructing ferro-cement tanks and upgrading other skills.

Jan 06, 1990 1 mins read 713 views
Development activities affected

Anti-National (Ngolops)

Jan 09, 1990 1 mins read 410 views
Safety measures necessary

Letters to the Editor

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 429 views
BOD clarifies alleged adulteration

Letters to the Editor

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 424 views
An appeal for the 37th world leprosy

Viewpoints

Jan 26, 1990 2 mins read 421 views
Paro terminal improved

Letters to the Editor

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 480 views
Single window consortium finance a prudent step

Viewpoints

Jan 26, 1990 3 mins read 469 views
Football coaching to begin soon

Sport

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 543 views
Official delegation on India tour

Government Department

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 500 views
School raises fund

Drama

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 424 views
Women trained as communicators

January 27, 1990 - About 50 women participated in the "Group Leadership Training Workshop" held in Tashigang recently. The workshop was aimed at training women to become health communicators.

Jan 27, 1990 2 mins read 447 views
New schemes for Dagana

Dzongkhags

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 420 views
Chamber of Commerce for Geylegphug

BCCI (Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 381 views
New irrigation channel for Tashiding gewog

Agriculture Irrigation

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 400 views
New forest division

Forestry Institution

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 476 views
Livestock sterilization

Animal Husbandry Livestock

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 420 views
Indian Embassy presents gifts to Gidakom hospital

Bhutan- India

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 313 views
Fire destroys property

Forest Fire

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 348 views
Classrooms extended

Education- Schools

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 348 views
Teachers undergo agriculture course

Education-Teacher

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 352 views
India celebrates 41st Republic Day

Bhutan- India

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 316 views
Teachers recruited

Education-Teacher

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 321 views
Better salt distribution

Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB)

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 348 views
Triplets give mother a surprise

Health Mother and Child Programme

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 324 views
Farmers trained in pisciculture

Agriculture Activities

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 350 views
Family planning

Health Family Planning

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
Renewal date extended

Agriculture

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 355 views
New academic session

Sherubtse College and Graduates

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 351 views
Druk Air to offer discounts

Druk Air

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 295 views
HM sends Messages to Indian leaders

His Majesty

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 348 views
Clinic open on weekdays

Health Mother and Child Programme

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 341 views
His Majesty leaves for Kuwait and Bahrain

At the invitation of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Jaber AI Ahmed AI Jaber Al Sabah, His Majesty the King leaves for a goodwill visit to the State of Kuwait today on a spe...

Jan 27, 1990 2 mins read 339 views
Austrian foreign minister to visit

Bhuta- Austria

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 366 views
Bhutanese Students return from France

Education- Student

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 359 views
Post office needed

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
Senior officials at a disadvantage?<br>

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 391 views
Proper meat stalls needed

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 367 views
In-service course for teachers useful

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 374 views
Geylegphug school needs hostel

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 341 views
Mixed fuels cause problems

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 379 views
Welcome change for private sector

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 371 views
FAO project reviewed

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 380 views
Bhutan attends postal meet

Bhutan-Post

Jan 19, 1990 2 mins read 333 views
Course updates teaching methods

Education- CAPSS

Jan 19, 1990 2 mins read 381 views
Man survives bear attack

Accident

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 378 views
Punakha bridge repairs underway

Bridges

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 347 views
First wildlife documentary

Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN)

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 350 views
Paro farmers being trained

Agriculture Activities

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 361 views
UNICEF holds colloquium to discuss child rights

January 20, 1990 - Several officials from the Department of Education and the Development Support Communication Division took part in a colloquium on th...

Jan 20, 1990 0 mins read 307 views
BCCI officials brief businessmen

BCCI (Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 331 views
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NC review flags narrow export base, market struggles for farmers

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NA adopts International Big Cat Alliance

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Drukair launches Gelephu –Kolkata flight, boosting connectivity for GMC

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Sir, your advice to the younger generation?

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Will our education transformation be equitable?

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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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To eat meat or not!

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Disaster preparedness is our best defence

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Equity in education merits discourse

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Deeper than HIV/AIDS

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Solving youth unemployment before it’s too late

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Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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Ask Mr Bhutan

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When rising corruption reports tell a deeper story

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Regulatory reforms must be matched with a mindset shift

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The classic egg and chicken situation

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Internalising our deeper values

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Zero tolerance for online crimes

This week, Australia enforced the ban on social media access for children under 16. This is unprecedented and bold. While some critics have labelled the ban harsh and even draconian, this new law is anchored in the premise that the government must protect children from harmful content that undermines their physical and mental well-being.

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Network divide unacceptable: NA Good Governance Committee

Some 252 locations across the country still lack access to mobile network services. Member of Parliament (MP) for Bongo-Chapcha and member of the Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly, Pemba, highlighted this while presenting a follow-up report on the poor mobile network and telecommunication services in the highlands.

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ICIMOD honours three champions of cryosphere and rangeland reform

Kathmandu, Nepal — The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has honoured three individuals from Bhutan and China with the Dr Andreas Schild Memorial Mountain Prize 2025 for their contributions to protecting fragile mountain ecosystems and strengthening resilience in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH).

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