January of 1978

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A Glance at Bhutan’s Economic Development

Silent and forlorn in the sacred sanctuary of the Himalayas, Bhutan remained poor and backward, virtually unknown to the rest of the world for centuries. It was the...

Jan 30, 1978 8 mins read 814 views
MINISTERS VISIT GAYLEGPHUG DISTRICT

Tour

Jan 29, 1978 0 mins read 478 views
A GLANCE AT BHUTAN'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Economic Development

Jan 29, 1978 8 mins read 535 views
MASS MEDIA AS A DEVELOPMENT AID

Colombo Plan

Jan 22, 1978 2 mins read 526 views
HOME AND FINANCE MINISTERS VISIT CHIRANG

Tour

Jan 22, 1978 2 mins read 503 views
ROI ASKS INDIANS IN BHUTAN TO MAKE MORE FRIENDS

Republic Day Of India

Jan 22, 1978 2 mins read 486 views
HIS MAJESTY FELICITATES INDIAN AND AUSTRALIAN LEADERS

His Majesty

Jan 22, 1978 1 mins read 492 views
TRAINEES FOR COURSES ABROAD

Training

Jan 15, 1978 1 mins read 511 views
BHUTAN ATTENDS ESCAP MEET ON AGRO-ALLIED INDUSTRIES

ESCAP

Jan 15, 1978 1 mins read 519 views
MONGAR HOSPITAL TAKES MEDICAL CARE TO VILLAGES

Mongar Hospital

Jan 15, 1978 1 mins read 486 views
Speedy Execution of Command Works in Tashigang

Trashigang

Jan 16, 1978 3 mins read 497 views
CLASS VIII COMMON EXAMINATION OF 1977

Students

Jan 01, 1978 1 mins read 482 views
SOME IMPORTANT HEADLINES IN KUENSEL IN 1977

Year Ender News

Jan 01, 1978 2 mins read 484 views
BHUTAN PARTICIPATES IN ASIAN SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Sport

Jan 01, 1978 1 mins read 591 views
MONGAR STUDENTS PARTICIPATES IN SCIENCE EXHIBITION IN INDIA

Students

Jan 01, 1978 1 mins read 520 views
AUSTRALIA GIFTS BULLS TO BHUTAN UNDER THE COLOMBO PLAN

Animal Husbandry

Jan 01, 1978 1 mins read 438 views
PHUNTSHOLING DZONGKHA YARKEY TSHOGCHUNG REVIEWS PROGRESS

Planning

Jan 01, 1978 3 mins read 506 views
FCB ADMINISTRATIVE WING INAUGURATED

FCB

Jan 01, 1978 1 mins read 504 views
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