November of 2000

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Water needed for BHU

Letters to the Editor

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 265 views
The housing shortage

Letters to the Editor

Nov 03, 2000 5 mins read 262 views
Golf

Golf

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 340 views
Suicide

Crime

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 302 views
Kagyud Moenlam

Festival (A-Z)

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 218 views
Fare increase

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 255 views
Musical

Special Commission For Cultural Affairs/ Bhutan Music/ RAPA

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 279 views
RICB Shares

Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan (RICB)

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 236 views
Monsoon inflicts Nu 450 m damages at Tala project

Hydro Project

Nov 03, 2000 3 mins read 228 views
Japan assists project to bridge IT gap

Computer/Internet

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 281 views
The EC: an important partner

Bhutan-European Countries

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 269 views
Draft environment assessment act discussed

National Environment Commission (NEC)

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 328 views
Learning material for students developed

Books

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 192 views
A harrowing period for Druk Air over

Druk Air

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 358 views
Bhutan admitted to Asian audit institution

Royal Audit Authority (RAA)

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 258 views
Digital divide top agenda at Asia-Pacific summit

Computer/Internet

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 200 views
Advent of publishing/printing industry

Books

Nov 03, 2000 3 mins read 264 views
Taekwondo meet in Samtse

November 3, 2000 -The Samtse Junior High School took the championship trophy of the first Inter-School Taekwondo Championship held in Samtse.

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 200 views
Wangdue women learn about vegetable gardening

Agriculture Activities

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 211 views
Firewood supply decreasing each year

Forestry Institution

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 265 views
Rehabilitating and integrating the disabled in the community

Disabled

Nov 03, 2000 5 mins read 253 views
Crematorium: why the delay?

Crematorium

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 257 views
A hope for disabled children

Disabled

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 225 views
RCSC receives support from Danida

Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 224 views
Bhutan meets donors : a new approach

International Assistance

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 252 views
Helvetas & Bhutan : a successful journey

Helvetas

Nov 03, 2000 3 mins read 228 views
An RTM with a difference

Editorial

Nov 03, 2000 3 mins read 268 views
BBS to capture listeners with morning broadcasts

BBS (Bhutan Broadcasting Service)

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 239 views
Indian ambassador presents credentials

Indian Ambassadors to Bhutan

Nov 10, 2000 0 mins read 235 views
Iodine deficiency disorder will not be a major health concern for Bhutan

Health Disease

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 220 views
NIE organises 21-kilometre run in Paro

National Institute Of Education (NIE)

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 214 views
Bhutan to attend climate change conference in the Hague

National Environment Commission (NEC)

Nov 10, 2000 2 mins read 212 views
Monk body appoints representatives in the Royal Advisory Council

Dratshang

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 214 views
Archery team disqualified after controversy

Archery

Nov 10, 2000 2 mins read 218 views
Government contribution to Health Trust Fund to be met from ADB soft loan

Government Department

Nov 10, 2000 2 mins read 235 views
RTM participants share their views on the Thimphu meeting

International Issues

Nov 10, 2000 9 mins read 216 views
BBS leases 30-minute air time to private company

BBS (Bhutan Broadcasting Service)

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 210 views
First day of RTM focuses on political issues

International Issues

Nov 10, 2000 6 mins read 221 views
The RTM Looks at Bhutan's Future Challenges

International Issues

Nov 10, 2000 2 mins read 208 views
US 1.00 million from Norway to Health Trust Fund

Health Trust Fund

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 208 views
Bhutanese archers win three golds

Archery

Nov 10, 2000 2 mins read 212 views
A clarification about water for BHU

Letters to the Editor

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 206 views
IT - information before technology

Letters to the Editor

Nov 10, 2000 4 mins read 212 views
213 graduates attend convocation at Sherubtse College

Sherubtse College and Graduates

Nov 10, 2000 3 mins read 204 views
A happy week

Editorial

Nov 10, 2000 3 mins read 204 views
WWF

WWF (World Wildlife Fund)

Nov 10, 2000 0 mins read 198 views
RNR for Chali

Animal Husbandry Activities

Nov 10, 2000 0 mins read 241 views
Internet

Bhutan - UN

Nov 10, 2000 0 mins read 248 views
HM's birthday

National Day

Nov 10, 2000 0 mins read 222 views
Government quarters to be alloted through lottery

Government Department

Nov 17, 2000 1 mins read 231 views
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Recents

Symbol of friendship: His Majesty gifts takins to Thai Royals

As a royal gift from His Majesty The King of Bhutan, a pair of takins (one female and one male) are being gifted to Their Majesties The King and Queen of Thailand. The translocation of the two takins from Bhutan to Thailand is expected around January 2026, pending royal approval, according to the Acting Chairman of the Board of the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand, Jade Donavanik.

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A sound problem!

“Sound check, sound check!” If you’ve attended a meeting, seminar, or workshop lately, you have likely heard this familiar phrase, usually followed by screeching microphones, echoing sound systems, or a projector refusing to cooperate.

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Justice sector must fast track before His Majesty’s 10-year vision goes up in smoke

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