March of 2000

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Small countries must watch security, says Danish parliamentarian

Bhutan- Denmark

Mar 03, 2000 2 mins read 288 views
Archers win medals

Archery

Mar 03, 2000 0 mins read 284 views
Car set on fire

Crime

Mar 03, 2000 0 mins read 278 views
Emission control

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Mar 03, 2000 0 mins read 307 views
Work atmosphere important for productivity

Danida

Mar 10, 2000 1 mins read 277 views
Studying Bhutan's IT needs

Computer/Internet

Mar 10, 2000 1 mins read 271 views
Managing childhood illnesses

Health Disease

Mar 10, 2000 2 mins read 263 views
Tobacco sale and use to be banned in Paro

Narcotics/Drugs

Mar 10, 2000 1 mins read 258 views
Print Congress discusses SAARC Printers Federation

SAARC Activities

Mar 10, 2000 2 mins read 275 views
Health survey to assess achievement

Health Policy

Mar 10, 2000 1 mins read 311 views
HIV/AIDS risks large for Bhutan if intervention not intensified

Health Disease

Mar 10, 2000 1 mins read 319 views
Maintaining public toilets through user fees

City Corporation

Mar 10, 2000 1 mins read 266 views
Agencies highlight plight of women worldwide

National Women Association (NWA)

Mar 10, 2000 4 mins read 298 views
Pugli linked to telecom network, becomes more accessible

Telecommunication Department

Mar 10, 2000 1 mins read 342 views
The changing role of the modern Bhutanese woman

Education- NFE

Mar 10, 2000 6 mins read 311 views
Religion and health : working together

Handicraft

Mar 10, 2000 2 mins read 301 views
Festivities at Chorten Kora

Feature Film

Mar 10, 2000 0 mins read 301 views
New crime trends in Thimphu

Crime

Mar 10, 2000 3 mins read 319 views
Transactions faster with improved software

Royal Stock Exchange Of Bhutan(RSEB)

Mar 10, 2000 1 mins read 289 views
Respect for elders

Letters to the Editor

Mar 10, 2000 2 mins read 373 views
Television for all

Letters to the Editor

Mar 10, 2000 1 mins read 315 views
It is planned greenery, not indiscriminate felling

Letters to the Editor

Mar 10, 2000 2 mins read 313 views
The ethics of hospitality

Editorial

Mar 10, 2000 3 mins read 317 views
Policies required for people with special needs

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Mar 10, 2000 3 mins read 368 views
Japanese grant to benefit Bhutanese farmers

Bhutan- Japan

Mar 10, 2000 3 mins read 349 views
India and Bhutan enjoy excellent relations

Bhutan- India

Mar 10, 2000 2 mins read 288 views
Japanese scouts

Education-Scout

Mar 10, 2000 0 mins read 332 views
New school

Education- Schools

Mar 10, 2000 0 mins read 540 views
UNFPA visit

UNFPA

Mar 10, 2000 0 mins read 336 views
Four anti-nationals arrested

Anti-National (Ngolops)

Mar 03, 2000 0 mins read 294 views
Folk Museum

Special Commission For Cultural Affairs/ Bhutan Music/ RAPA

Mar 10, 2000 1 mins read 286 views
Vocational institutes announce vacancies

Education- Student

Mar 17, 2000 1 mins read 257 views
Assistance for RBP

Royal Bhutan Police (RBP)

Mar 17, 2000 1 mins read 308 views
Denmark helps governance projects

Bhutan- Denmak

Mar 17, 2000 1 mins read 347 views
Man charged with forgery

Crime

Mar 17, 2000 2 mins read 263 views
Making the central depository work

Royal Stock Exchange Of Bhutan(RSEB)

Mar 17, 2000 2 mins read 361 views
Class X students advised on choosing career

Education-Youth/Counselling/Deliquesce

Mar 17, 2000 2 mins read 304 views
Securities market: why no active trading ?

Royal Stock Exchange Of Bhutan(RSEB)

Mar 17, 2000 3 mins read 314 views
Badminton coach inspired by team's performance

Sport

Mar 17, 2000 2 mins read 308 views
A former teacher writes a book on children

Books

Mar 17, 2000 2 mins read 348 views
Admission pressure: do we need more private schools?

Education-Private schools

Mar 17, 2000 2 mins read 324 views
GE loan brings BNB money, image

Bhutan National Bank (BNB)

Mar 17, 2000 2 mins read 318 views
School admits two disabled children

Disabled

Mar 17, 2000 1 mins read 374 views
A dream fulfilled

Visitors

Mar 17, 2000 2 mins read 301 views
Farm businesses: a way to check urban drift

Agriculture Institutions

Mar 17, 2000 1 mins read 310 views
Woman feigns suicide to attract attention

Crime

Mar 17, 2000 1 mins read 314 views
RNR Conference: matching policies with needs, priorities

Agriculture Activities

Mar 17, 2000 3 mins read 384 views
Passengers neglected

Letters to the Editor

Mar 17, 2000 1 mins read 314 views
Better traffic control

Letters to the Editor

Mar 17, 2000 0 mins read 303 views
CID staff uncooperative

Letters to the Editor

Mar 17, 2000 1 mins read 307 views
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