June of 1991

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His Majesty and world leaders attend Rajiv Gandhi's funeral

His Majesty the King and many world leaders attended the funeral of Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, the Congress President and for...

Jun 01, 1991 2 mins read 481 views
HDPE pipe does not get brittle and burst

Letters to the Editor

Jun 28, 1991 2 mins read 336 views
Teaching for SUPW

Letters to the Editor

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 318 views
Dogs on the decline

Letters to the Editor

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 330 views
Militia training

Letters to the Editor

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 0 views
Identity Cards lost

Letters to the Editor

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 320 views
Pen pal wanted

Letters to the Editor

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 319 views
Basketball court needed

Letters to the Editor

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 323 views
Pesticides are killer toxic chemicals

Letters to the Editor

Jun 28, 1991 2 mins read 374 views
Monkeys die in landslide

Landslides and Floods

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 306 views
NAPE workshop

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 0 views
Taxi hits girl

Accident

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 320 views
New M.D

State Trading Corporation of Bhutan (STCB)

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 337 views
Accident

Accident

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 0 views
Social service

Education- Schools

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 384 views
F & M disease controlled

Animal Husbandry Disease

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 349 views
ADB team in Chukha

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 342 views
Four die in bus accident

Accident

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 309 views
Farmers day observed

Agriculture Activities

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 401 views
Health meeting

Health- Conference/Workshop/Meeting

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 0 views
Channel renovated

Agriculture Irrigation

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 0 views
Training on fodder

Agriculture Activities

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 289 views
Extension workshop

Agriculture Activities

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 301 views
Prayer flags

Religion

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 382 views
VVHWs training

Health- Conference/Workshop/Meeting

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 332 views
Farming maketinery

Agriculture Activities

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 308 views
Special prayers

Religion

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 0 views
Plantation day

Agriculture Activities

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 311 views
Handing over

Agriculture Irrigation

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 324 views
Tendha tsechu

Tshechu

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 335 views
Man dies in x-ray room

Accident

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 348 views
Bridge opened

Bridges

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 340 views
Malaria in Punakha

Health Malaria Control

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 296 views
Modern facilities for traditional hospital

Indigenous Hospital

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 323 views
Nurses trained in diarrhoeal control

Health Activities

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 397 views
Imposter imprisoned

Crime

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 287 views
Study tour

Dratshang

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 0 views
New hospital rest house opened

Health Activities

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 340 views
Bank opens city branch in Thimphu

Bank of Bhutan (BOB)

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 328 views
National Table Tennis Championships

Sport

Jun 28, 1991 2 mins read 384 views
Yet another win

Sport

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 339 views
Minister known for population programme

Bhutan-Thailand

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 310 views
Donors satisfied with projects

Projects

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 333 views
Micro hydel completed

Hydro Project

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 293 views
Paro man kills wife

Crime

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 291 views
Indian Police recover hijacked truck

Terrorist

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 344 views
SAARC meet

SAARC Activities

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 0 views
Earthquake

Natural Calamities

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 470 views
Dungkhag Moved

Home Affairs

Jun 28, 1991 0 mins read 292 views
Doyas complete militia training

Volunteers

Jun 28, 1991 1 mins read 320 views
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Safe spaces, unsafe realities

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Ask Mr Bhutan

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Ask Mr Bhutan

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Understanding the importance of the festival itself

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Recents

Parliament to deliberate five bills in winter session

The upcoming fourth session of the Fourth Parliament will deliberate on five bills and ratify several agreements, including one new agreement. The session is tentatively scheduled to commence on November 27. The National Assembly recently held its preliminary session in preparation for finalising the agenda for the fourth session.

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Court judgements still out of public reach

Every year, courts across the country deliver thousands of judgements. Yet, for the public, much of the judiciary’s work remains hidden behind courtroom walls. On the official website of the judiciary, only six judgements have been uploaded for public access. This limited disclosure is in clear contrast to what the law requires.

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