July of 1997

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Mending a disaster

Editorial

Jul 25, 1997 1 mins read 481 views
National Assembly discusses the Nichula incident

National Assembly

Jul 31, 1997 3 mins read 402 views
Emigrants should not be allowed to return to Bhutan

National Assembly

Jul 04, 1997 5 mins read 442 views
Ngolop allegations are baseless, with treacherous motives, say Assembly members

National Assembly

Jul 04, 1997 9 mins read 472 views
Assembly discusses measures to check the return of emigrants

National Assembly

Jul 04, 1997 6 mins read 418 views
Local ice-cream risky

Letters to the Editor

Jul 04, 1997 0 mins read 441 views
Changlimithang needs help

Letters to the Editor

Jul 04, 1997 2 mins read 383 views
A significant resolution

Editorial

Jul 04, 1997 3 mins read 398 views
Lhotshampa lecturer absconds from Sherubtse

Sherubtse College and Graduates

Jul 04, 1997 1 mins read 377 views
Ngolops should be punished according to the laws of the land

National Assembly

Jul 04, 1997 3 mins read 452 views
Assembly discusses the revalidation of citizenship identity cards

National Assembly

Jul 04, 1997 2 mins read 415 views
Assembly discusses Nepal-Bhutan refugee talks

National Assembly

Jul 04, 1997 4 mins read 459 views
Chimis call for extradition and punishment of ngolop leaders

National Assembly

Jul 04, 1997 10 mins read 408 views
Assembly resolves to retire relatives of ngolops from government service

National Assembly

Jul 04, 1997 12 mins read 393 views
Polytechnic students graduate

Institutions

Jul 04, 1997 0 mins read 342 views
Haa chhu swollen

Landslides and Floods

Jul 04, 1997 0 mins read 363 views
Lhakhang robbed

Crime

Jul 04, 1997 0 mins read 385 views
Boy maimed

Accident

Jul 04, 1997 0 mins read 418 views
Druk Air veterans lose to Black & White

Archery

Jul 11, 1997 2 mins read 434 views
Kurje Tshechu

Tshechu

Jul 11, 1997 1 mins read 327 views
EIA draft plan reviewed

National Environment Commission (NEC)

Jul 11, 1997 1 mins read 318 views
Second consecutive win for RBP-footballers<br>

Sport

Jul 11, 1997 2 mins read 389 views
Bhutan's deposit quality better, says G.S.I. Director General

Bhutan - Geological Survey

Jul 11, 1997 1 mins read 338 views
UNDP commits US $ 2.2 million to HRD in 8 FYP

UNDP

Jul 11, 1997 1 mins read 363 views
New building for Samtengang primary school

Education- Schools

Jul 11, 1997 1 mins read 407 views
Danish support to health sector reaches new high

Danida

Jul 11, 1997 1 mins read 382 views
Assembly members commend the loyalty and commitment of the security forces

National Assembly

Jul 11, 1997 1 mins read 341 views
Changzamtog's drinking water problem

Letters to the Editor

Jul 11, 1997 1 mins read 359 views
Our own mirror<br>

Viewpoints

Jul 11, 1997 6 mins read 453 views
Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway open

Roads

Jul 11, 1997 1 mins read 336 views
Bhutan's security cannot be compromised

National Assembly

Jul 11, 1997 5 mins read 361 views
Assembly members express their appreciation for the unfailing support from India

National Assembly

Jul 11, 1997 3 mins read 341 views
New Embassy

Bhutan-Embassies

Jul 11, 1997 0 mins read 380 views
Condolence book

Bhutan-Bangladesh

Jul 11, 1997 0 mins read 311 views
Boy drowns

Accident

Jul 11, 1997 0 mins read 392 views
Child killed

Accident

Jul 11, 1997 0 mins read 372 views
RIM Convocation

Institutions

Jul 11, 1997 0 mins read 402 views
Institute to promote culture and language

Semtokha Rigney School

Jul 18, 1997 1 mins read 343 views
Population growth can't be dismissed

World Population Day

Jul 18, 1997 2 mins read 349 views
Three drowned in the Thimphu river

Accident

Jul 18, 1997 1 mins read 373 views
Villagers injured

Crime

Jul 18, 1997 0 mins read 367 views
Telecom announces reduction of tariff

Telecommunication Department

Jul 18, 1997 3 mins read 381 views
Young players, tough fight

Tennis

Jul 18, 1997 1 mins read 369 views
Palden Dorji and Karma Lam win weekend golf

Golf

Jul 18, 1997 1 mins read 335 views
UNDP to assist horticulture development

UNDP

Jul 18, 1997 1 mins read 344 views
Volunteers briefed for work in Bhutan

Volunteers

Jul 18, 1997 1 mins read 339 views
Bhutan in world expo

Bhutan - Germany

Jul 18, 1997 1 mins read 358 views
Replace plastic bags with paper bags

Letters to the Editor

Jul 18, 1997 1 mins read 369 views
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Recents

Biren Kafley’s death: Custodial death or negligence?

The death of 33-year-old Biren Kumar Kafley after he allegedly fell from a police van while trying to escape during a drug investigation has raised serious questions about police procedures, custodial safety, and whether the incident constitutes negligence or a custodial death.

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