November of 1977

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His Majesty’s 22nd Birthday Celebrated

His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s 22nd birth anniversary was celebrated throughout Bhutan with great enthusiasm on November 11, 1977. Several official and non-offici...

Nov 14, 1977 1 mins read 1,020 views
His Majesty’s Team Wins Archery Final

His Majesty's team won the national  archery competition defeating the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA)-B team in two games on October 26. The first game was won with a wide margin 25 t...

Nov 07, 1977 1 mins read 999 views
VAJPAYEE COMPOSES POEM ON BHUTAN

Bhutan- India

Nov 27, 1977 1 mins read 541 views
"INDO-BHUTAN RELATIONS WILL BECOME SWEETER"

Bhutan- India

Nov 27, 1977 2 mins read 428 views
Indo-Bhutan Relations Should be Based on Trust and Confidence

"Bhutan should gradually be enabled to play a role in the international stage commensurate to its development,...

Nov 28, 1977 3 mins read 524 views
A SUCCESSFUL GOODWILL VISIT

Bhutan- India

Nov 27, 1977 2 mins read 548 views
INFORMATION DRIVER DIES IN ACCIDENT

Accident

Nov 27, 1977 0 mins read 464 views
FETE IN AID OF BADMINTON CLUB

Festival (A-Z)

Nov 20, 1977 1 mins read 423 views
FIRE DESTROYS SHOPS IN PARO BAZAAR

Accident

Nov 20, 1977 0 mins read 614 views
INTRODUCING MR. PETER CURTIS

Personalities

Nov 20, 1977 1 mins read 585 views
AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER LAUDS BHUTAN'S PROGRESS

Visitors

Nov 20, 1977 2 mins read 419 views
HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY IN PARO AND TASHIGANG

His Majesty

Nov 20, 1977 1 mins read 412 views
BGTS LINKS TOWNS IN BHUTAN

Roads

Nov 20, 1977 2 mins read 522 views
BAJAJ WINS TWO TABLE TENNIS TITLES

Sport

Nov 13, 1977 0 mins read 447 views
FARMERS SHOWN THE BENEFITS OF FERTILIZER USE

Agriculture Policy

Nov 13, 1977 1 mins read 471 views
WFP FOOD AIDS SCHOOL ENROLMENT

WFP (World Food Program)

Nov 13, 1977 1 mins read 465 views
AGRICULTURE IN TONGSA MAKES HEADWAY

Agriculture Policy

Nov 13, 1977 2 mins read 483 views
BHUTAN ATTENDS WORKSHOP FOR LAND-LOCKED COUNTRIES

Training/Workshop/Seminar/Country

Nov 13, 1977 2 mins read 382 views
LYONPO SANGYE ADDRESSES EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Nov 13, 1977 1 mins read 396 views
HIS MAJESTY'S 22ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED

His Majesty

Nov 13, 1977 1 mins read 390 views
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Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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The promise of Bhutan-Thailand Free Trade Agreement

The parliamentary endorsement of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand marks a watershed moment in Bhutan’s economic history. Set to commence in 2026, this pact offers a promise long-awaited since formal ties began in 1989, a gateway to Southeast Asia’s vibrant economies, mirroring the foundational benefits of the cherished trade relationship with India.

Dec 25, 2025 2 mins read 3,341 views
Time to open farms to foreign labour

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Dec 24, 2025 2 mins read 2,374 views
Building inclusive sports

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Punatsangchhu-I restarts, but at a heavy price

The resumption of works on the 1,200-megawatt Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project I offers a flicker of hope. After all, th...

Dec 22, 2025 2 mins read 3,074 views
Cost of complacent breathing

Bhutan’s clean air is becoming a comforting myth—pleasant to repeat, dangerous to believe. For years, we have worn the reputation for pristine air like a badge of honour. Snow-fed rivers, forested hills,...

Dec 20, 2025 2 mins read 2,258 views
Entrepreneurs need support, not slogans

We love to talk about innovation, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance. In fact, we use these words in excess in policy documents, speeches, and conferences. Yet, on the ground, the conditions required for innovative ideas to take root an...

Dec 19, 2025 2 mins read 2,228 views
A common destiny, a collective future

The 118th National Day of Bhutan, celebrated in the sacred Bumthang Valley at the historic Wangduechoeling Palace grounds, was more than a commemoration of nationhood. It was a moment of collective reflection and renewed purpose, s...

Dec 18, 2025 3 mins read 2,692 views
A historic National Day

Some historic events are planned, others unfold as if by destiny, arriving at the opportune time for a profound reason. Today, as His Majesty the King addresses the nation from the Wangduec...

Dec 17, 2025 2 mins read 1,868 views
The true measure of public service

The civil service is the backbone of our nation’s development. From remote gewogs to the capital, civil servants have played a key role in keeping the government running and serving citizens every day. The Royal Civil Serv...

Dec 16, 2025 2 mins read 1,856 views
Impact Finance Forum: A promising start

The recently concluded SDG Impact Finance Forum showed the potential for global investments in the country.

Dec 15, 2025 2 mins read 1,890 views
Sir, your advice to the younger generation?

Choose your environment Your environment is the invisible hand that constantly shapes the way you think, feel, and act....

Nov 19, 2025 1 mins read 1,789 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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Sep 22, 2025 4 mins read 5,259 views
Restore or lose it altogether

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Dec 13, 2025 2 mins read 2,127 views
Zero tolerance for online crimes

This week, Australia enforced the ban on social media access for children under 16. This is unprecedented and bold. Whil...

Dec 12, 2025 2 mins read 2,264 views
Will our education transformation be equitable?

The government’s allocation of Nu 30 billion for education transformation in the 13th Plan, second only to the economic...

Dec 11, 2025 2 mins read 1,886 views
The never-ending tourism debate

The discussion on tourism policy is like Atsara Phentho’s chham. In other words, a lot of motion without progress. On Mo...

Dec 10, 2025 2 mins read 2,544 views
Ready to take off from GMC

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Dec 09, 2025 2 mins read 1,768 views

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