July of 1998

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Flashflood causes Nu 15 million damage in Pasakha

Department of Disaster Management (DDM)

Jul 24, 1998 1 mins read 359 views
Sports

Sport

Jul 24, 1998 0 mins read 0 views
Water problem irks Changzamtog Residents

City Corporation

Jul 31, 1998 1 mins read 409 views
RSTA tries taxi meters

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Jul 31, 1998 2 mins read 382 views
RICB takes up legal course

Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan (RICB)

Jul 31, 1998 1 mins read 383 views
Apple floor price down

Agriculture/Horticulture

Jul 31, 1998 1 mins read 415 views
Captain Sonam Topgay takes Druk Air golf trophy

Golf

Jul 31, 1998 2 mins read 375 views
Basketball: Pawos and Poppies win

Sport

Jul 31, 1998 2 mins read 380 views
The Pawos win the archery title

Sport

Jul 31, 1998 1 mins read 382 views
"Slash and cut" for profits

Letters to the Editor

Jul 31, 1998 1 mins read 389 views
The sacred Bhutanese responsibility

Letters to the Editor

Jul 31, 1998 4 mins read 448 views
Teachers' allowances

Letters to the Editor

Jul 31, 1998 1 mins read 383 views
What, price, peace?

Editorial

Jul 31, 1998 3 mins read 523 views
People ask for militia training

National Assembly

Jul 31, 1998 2 mins read 424 views
The People express their appreciation to His Majesty the King

National Assembly

Jul 31, 1998 3 mins read 371 views
Australia and Bhutan to collaborate in research

Bhutan-Australia

Jul 31, 1998 1 mins read 299 views
Historic 76th session of the National Assembly concludes

National Agriculture Programme

Jul 31, 1998 3 mins read 391 views
Film premiere

Feature Film

Jul 31, 1998 0 mins read 338 views
Lyonpo (Dr. )Tashi Tobgyel passes away

Diseased Personalities

Jul 31, 1998 1 mins read 388 views
SAARC must meet regional and global challenges together

SAARC Summit

Jul 31, 1998 3 mins read 355 views
Felicitation

Bhutan- Japan

Jul 31, 1998 1 mins read 0 views
Dagana cut off

Roads

Jul 31, 1998 0 mins read 391 views
His Majesty rejects proposal for royal palace

National Assembly

Jul 24, 1998 1 mins read 357 views
Assembly calls for extradition of Rongthong Kinley

National Assembly

Jul 24, 1998 4 mins read 445 views
National Assembly regrets the fire tragedy at Taktshang Monastery<br>

National Assembly

Jul 24, 1998 6 mins read 327 views
Intellectual slavery ?

Letters to the Editor

Jul 24, 1998 4 mins read 345 views
Incentive or segregation

Letters to the Editor

Jul 24, 1998 2 mins read 328 views
Corruption is in

Editorial

Jul 24, 1998 3 mins read 339 views
National Assembly discusses the deteriorating security situation in Nganglam

National Assembly

Jul 24, 1998 4 mins read 421 views
National Assembly expresses concern over His Majesty the King's safety

National Assembly

Jul 24, 1998 4 mins read 355 views
Druk Gyalpo handsover governance to elected Cabinet

IN YET another precious moment of Bhutanese history, His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck handed over the reins of governance to the Lhen...

Jul 25, 1998 5 mins read 337 views
Support to RSPN

Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN)

Jul 24, 1998 0 mins read 377 views
Bomb

Explosives (Bomb)

Jul 24, 1998 0 mins read 0 views
His Majesty the King takes full responsibility for the ULFA/Bodo problem

THE PEOPLE of Bhutan pledge their trust, confidence and support describing th...

Jul 25, 1998 12 mins read 363 views
RCSC has carried out Assembly resolution

Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

Jul 24, 1998 4 mins read 363 views
Lottery

Lottery

Jul 24, 1998 0 mins read 0 views
Revolver theft

Crime

Jul 24, 1998 0 mins read 368 views
Car stereo thieves

Crime

Jul 24, 1998 0 mins read 359 views
Private taxis

Letters to the Editor

Jul 17, 1998 1 mins read 336 views
Poor management

Letters to the Editor

Jul 17, 1998 1 mins read 304 views
No bus

Letters to the Editor

Jul 17, 1998 1 mins read 0 views
Highway telephones needed

Letters to the Editor

Jul 17, 1998 1 mins read 365 views
Bridges neglected

Letters to the Editor

Jul 17, 1998 0 mins read 298 views
Inflation in Wamrong

Letters to the Editor

Jul 17, 1998 1 mins read 363 views
Service is our pride

Letters to the Editor

Jul 17, 1998 1 mins read 278 views
DA not enough

Letters to the Editor

Jul 17, 1998 1 mins read 334 views
Looking for tickets

Letters to the Editor

Jul 17, 1998 0 mins read 316 views
False claims

Editorial

Jul 17, 1998 2 mins read 365 views
Assembly calls for the severe punishment of arrested ngolops

National Assembly

Jul 17, 1998 8 mins read 359 views
A new geog in Zhemgang

National Assembly

Jul 17, 1998 3 mins read 335 views
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Recents

Gold entering a bear market?

Gelephu—As gold prices continue to retreat after hitting new records, putting pressure on the gold tourism market and domestic gold traders, the downturn may signal the beginning of the end of the rally.

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As glaciers melt, highland taps run dry

Laya, Gasa-The tap outside Phento’s home in Laya is a barometer of a growing crisis. Once reliable, its flow has dwindled to a trickle, dictating the daily rhythm of her life and that of her neighbours. The 25-year-old now plans her chores, her hygiene, and even her peace of mind around the sporadic water supply.

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