September of 1972

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His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s Speech on the Closing Day of the 37th Session

“I wish today to say a few words to this Assembly....

Sep 24, 1972 1 mins read 980 views
Two deaths in Bus Accident

Accident

Sep 16, 1972 0 mins read 441 views
Foreign Dignitaries pay Homage

His Majesty

Sep 16, 1972 3 mins read 449 views
Editorial : National Assembly

Editorial

Sep 23, 1972 2 mins read 437 views
HIS MAJESTY JIGME SYNGYE WANGCHUCK'S SPEECH ON THE CLOSING DAY OF THE 37TH SESSION

National Assembly

Sep 23, 1972 1 mins read 423 views
Grateful youth

Editorial

Sep 30, 1972 2 mins read 340 views
Hydel Take Over

Power

Sep 30, 1972 1 mins read 467 views
SIDLON OF SIKKIM PAYS HOMAGE

His Majesty

Sep 30, 1972 1 mins read 447 views
National Assembly

National Assembly

Sep 16, 1972 2 mins read 0 views
His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck Opens 37th Session of National Assembly

THE 37th Session of the National assembly began with a formal ceremony...

Sep 17, 1972 2 mins read 434 views
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Kingly Reformer

Editorial

Sep 09, 1972 2 mins read 437 views
FORTY-NINE DAYS STATE MOURNING ENDS TODAY

His Majesty

Sep 09, 1972 1 mins read 461 views
ROYAL PROCLAMATION TO THE PEOPLE OF THE KINGDOM OF BHUTAN

"A great misfortune has befallen upon our kingdom. Despite medical treatment and religious ceremonies performed for his r...

Sep 06, 1972 2 mins read 481 views
BANGLADESH MINISTER'S HOMAGE TO LATE MONARCH

Bhutan-Bangladesh

Sep 02, 1972 1 mins read 368 views
Tongsas Handloom (weaving) Training Centre

Handicraft

Sep 02, 1972 0 mins read 419 views
NEPALESE PRINCE PAYS COURTESY CALL

Bhutan- Nepal

Sep 02, 1972 2 mins read 399 views
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