January of 2002

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Man's best friend

Editorial

Jan 11, 2002 1 mins read 666 views
UNICEF support to focus on children and women

UNICEF

Jan 25, 2002 1 mins read 629 views
Khuru in Phuentsholing

Sport

Jan 25, 2002 0 mins read 673 views
Finnish ambassador presents credentials

Bhutan-European Countries

Jan 25, 2002 1 mins read 0 views
Bhutan and India: a model for SAARC Cooperation

SAARC Activities

Jan 25, 2002 3 mins read 637 views
Features of the MoU

National Employment Board (NEB)

Jan 25, 2002 1 mins read 667 views
Companies agree to cooperate in curbing employment problem

Companies

Jan 25, 2002 3 mins read 588 views
Trongsa residents wait for reliable power

Power

Jan 25, 2002 2 mins read 658 views
Career education in high gear

Education

Jan 25, 2002 3 mins read 739 views
Man from Lingshi fulfills his dream

Pilgrimage

Jan 25, 2002 2 mins read 682 views
A saviour

Buddhism

Jan 25, 2002 2 mins read 661 views
A conflict over grazing rights

Animal Husbandry Livestock

Jan 25, 2002 4 mins read 764 views
Salt quality still unconfirmed

Health Disease

Jan 25, 2002 2 mins read 747 views
Experts discuss Bhutan's first comprehensive Dzongkha dictionary

Dzongkha Development Commission (DDC)

Jan 25, 2002 2 mins read 660 views
A collaboration to preserve Bhutan's ecology

National Museum

Jan 25, 2002 3 mins read 776 views
Transparency in land measurement.... online comments

Letters to the Editor

Jan 25, 2002 1 mins read 598 views
The challenge in modifying power

Letters to the Editor

Jan 25, 2002 2 mins read 794 views
On managing Bhutan's forest (January 12, 2002 issue)

Letters to the Editor

Jan 25, 2002 2 mins read 596 views
Quota misused

Editorial

Jan 25, 2002 1 mins read 595 views
No guns, please

Editorial

Jan 25, 2002 2 mins read 653 views
Tourism: low value, low volume

Tourism

Jan 25, 2002 3 mins read 619 views
Government loses massive funds

Royal Audit Authority (RAA)

Jan 25, 2002 4 mins read 647 views
Tala on track

Hydro Project

Jan 25, 2002 1 mins read 658 views
Treasure recovered

Crime

Jan 25, 2002 2 mins read 563 views
Civil servant convicted for forgery

Crime

Jan 18, 2002 1 mins read 629 views
Contemporary Bhutanese art at Dhaka exhibition

Exhibition

Jan 18, 2002 2 mins read 588 views
Bhutan and Austria on similar path

Bhuta- Austria

Jan 18, 2002 2 mins read 799 views
The myth and the mystery of Aja Nye

Bhutan - History

Jan 18, 2002 7 mins read 744 views
RBP to focus on good public relations

Royal Bhutan Police (RBP)

Jan 18, 2002 1 mins read 686 views
Helping the blind become independent

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Jan 18, 2002 2 mins read 647 views
... a blessing in curse"

Disabled

Jan 18, 2002 2 mins read 663 views
The standard of science education in Bhutan must be improved: teachers

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Jan 18, 2002 7 mins read 680 views
What solutions?

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Jan 18, 2002 1 mins read 648 views
IT and teachers

Computer/Internet

Jan 18, 2002 2 mins read 644 views
Motive matters

Volunteers

Jan 18, 2002 1 mins read 615 views
Blending hi-tech with tradition

Bridges

Jan 18, 2002 3 mins read 633 views
Power is heavily subsidized

Letters to the Editor

Jan 18, 2002 1 mins read 661 views
Ready to support Bhutanese nationals

Letters to the Editor

Jan 18, 2002 1 mins read 691 views
Future of forests not so bleak

Letters to the Editor

Jan 18, 2002 3 mins read 622 views
Traffic lights

Editorial

Jan 18, 2002 1 mins read 635 views
Transparency

Editorial

Jan 18, 2002 2 mins read 602 views
Judiciary sees major reform

Judiciary

Jan 18, 2002 2 mins read 611 views
Basochu Upper Stage inaugurated

Hydro Project

Jan 18, 2002 2 mins read 626 views
TV cable operator sentenced to three years

Judiciary

Jan 18, 2002 1 mins read 633 views
Gun-carrier sentenced after firing incident

Judiciary

Jan 18, 2002 1 mins read 798 views
Review

Telecommunication Department

Jan 18, 2002 0 mins read 756 views
India visit

Bhutan - Finance

Jan 18, 2002 1 mins read 745 views
Water policy discussed

Water Supply Scheme

Jan 11, 2002 1 mins read 599 views
Demonopolisation policy has been a "success" : Trade

Bhutan - Trade

Jan 11, 2002 2 mins read 649 views
Telephone exchange for Khasadrapchu

Telecommunication Department

Jan 11, 2002 1 mins read 621 views
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The violence that erupted during the Bhutan Premier League match between Thimphu FC and Drukpa FC at Changlimithang Stadium on July 7, 2026, has exposed a gap in the country’s football security arrangements and raised the question of who, ultimately, is responsible for the safety of players, officials, and spectators.

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