December of 1978

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EDITORIAL

The need in Bhutan today for an efficient system for the collection and dissemination of information cannot be over emphasized. Kuensel, as the only national paper, has thus an increasingly important part to play in the dissemination of information about government...

Dec 04, 1978 1 mins read 2,676 views
NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION AT DOROKHA

National Day

Dec 24, 1978 0 mins read 481 views
NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS IN THIMPHU

National Day

Dec 24, 1978 1 mins read 527 views
Speech Delivered by His Majesty The King During the National Day Celebration Held At Gaylegphug on 17th December 1978

Today is the auspicious day, when Ugyen Wangchuck...

Dec 25, 1978 2 mins read 516 views
National Day Celebration in Gaylegphug

December 17, the National Day of Bhutan is an occasion of great joy for the people of Bhutan.    This year, the Grand National Day Celebration was centred at Gaylephug in southe...

Dec 25, 1978 2 mins read 491 views
THE CIVIL WIRELESS SERVICE IN BHUTAN

Telecom

Dec 17, 1978 2 mins read 456 views
SHEEP DEVELOPMENT

Livestock

Dec 17, 1978 1 mins read 0 views
ADULT EDUCATION IN BHUTAN

Education

Dec 17, 1978 1 mins read 509 views
THE ROYAL COMMERCIAL INSTITUTE

Institution

Dec 17, 1978 1 mins read 0 views
VEGETABLE SEED PRODUCTION PROJECT

Vegetables

Dec 17, 1978 2 mins read 449 views
PRINTING OF TEXT BOOKS TAKEN UP AT GOVERNMENT PRESS

December 11, 1978 - A Textbook printing project is presently underway at the Government Press, Thimphu. The UNICEF has donated US $ 3,50,000...

Dec 11, 1978 1 mins read 954 views
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR DAIRY COWS

Animal Husbandry

Dec 10, 1978 2 mins read 471 views
AGRICULTURE: DISEASE FREE POTATOES FOR HIGHER YIELD

Agriculture

Dec 10, 1978 2 mins read 569 views
THE ROYAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT

Audit

Dec 10, 1978 1 mins read 560 views
MANPOWER: WORKING ON THE JOB

Employment

Dec 10, 1978 2 mins read 469 views
TOURISM: HOTEL COMPLEX AT OLATHANG, PARO

Tourism

Dec 10, 1978 1 mins read 464 views
NEW POST OFFICES IN THRIMSING AND TADING

Bhutan Post

Dec 03, 1978 0 mins read 626 views
NATIONAL SERVICE AT NIMTOLA

Volunteers

Dec 03, 1978 1 mins read 499 views
NEW TEACHERS GRADUATES FROM PARO

December 4, 1978 - The second Graduation Ceremony of the Teachers' Training Centre and Demonstration School in Paro was held on November 20, 1978, outside the RSA Club Hall. In this batch, 14 teach...

Dec 04, 1978 1 mins read 520 views
THE ROYAL BHUTAN ARMY

RBA

Dec 03, 1978 4 mins read 694 views
EXPLANATORY DESCRIPTION OF ROYAL BHUTAN ARMY FLAGES

RBA

Dec 03, 1978 1 mins read 676 views
Army Passing Out Parade

The Army recruits' passing out parade this year held on November 21, at the Training Centre in Tenchongling, Wangdiphodrang. Six companies passed out on the occasion which was marked by pomp and ceremony, and an exceptional...

Dec 04, 1978 4 mins read 588 views
EDITORIAL

Editorial

Dec 03, 1978 1 mins read 0 views
POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS DEPARTMENT

Bhutan-Post

Dec 31, 1978 0 mins read 0 views
IRRIGATION SCHEMES IN CHIRANG DISTRICT

Agriculture Irrigation

Dec 31, 1978 1 mins read 526 views
BHUTANESE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS VISIT INDIA

National Assembly

Dec 31, 1978 0 mins read 463 views
THE NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION IN DELHI

National Day

Dec 31, 1978 1 mins read 476 views
T.T.I. CONVOCATION OF 1978

Education-Teacher

Dec 31, 1978 2 mins read 485 views
27TH CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE COLOMBO PLAN

Bhutan-Colombo

Dec 31, 1978 2 mins read 451 views
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