June of 1980

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An interview with the outgoing Indian ambassador

Indian Ambassadors to Bhutan

Jun 28, 1980 6 mins read 402 views
Forest fire control in Bhutan

Forest Fire

Jun 07, 1980 1 mins read 415 views
CROPS DESTROYED BY HAIL-STORM

Agriculture/Crops/Mushroom

Jun 28, 1980 0 mins read 442 views
FOREST SURVEY TRAINING

Forest Planning/Policy Conference/Meeting

Jun 28, 1980 0 mins read 398 views
MR. SANJAY GANDHI

Bhutan- India

Jun 28, 1980 0 mins read 423 views
END OF THE 52ND SESSION

National Assembly

Jun 28, 1980 0 mins read 498 views
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS VISIT CHUKHA

National Assembly

Jun 28, 1980 1 mins read 382 views
10TH DZONGKHAG YARGAY TSHOGCHUNG OF BUMTHANG WAS HELD ON MAY 19, 1980

Planning

Jun 21, 1980 1 mins read 344 views
UNICEF EXECUTIVE BOARD SESSION

June 22, 1980 - Mr. Pema Wangdi, Deputy Secretary, Division for International Economic Cooperation, attended as an Observer the UNICEF Executive Board Session in New York, from May 19 to 30, 1980. He was...

Jun 22, 1980 1 mins read 424 views
HE FIFTH DZONGKHAG YARGYE TSHOGCHUNG OF MONGAR DISTRICT

Planning

Jun 21, 1980 4 mins read 402 views
FILM SHOW FOR THE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS

June 22, 1980 - Department of Forests organized a film show on shifting cultivation for the National Assembly members attending the 52nd session on June 17 at the Bhutan Hotels. The demerits...

Jun 22, 1980 1 mins read 446 views
FAREWELL BY THE OUTGOING AMBASSADOR MR. J. R. HIREMATH AT THE INDIAN EMBASSY

Indian Ambassadors to Bhutan

Jun 21, 1980 1 mins read 433 views
THE INDIAN AMBASSADOR INVITED TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION

National Assembly

Jun 21, 1980 2 mins read 422 views
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

His Majesty

Jun 21, 1980 1 mins read 0 views
LUNGTENZAMPA PRIMARY SCHOOL VARIETY CONCERT

Education- Schools

Jun 21, 1980 1 mins read 401 views
TASHIYANGTSE

His Majesty

Jun 14, 1980 1 mins read 365 views
6TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

His Majesty

Jun 14, 1980 0 mins read 374 views
BRANCH POST OFFICE DAMITSE

Bhutan-Post

Jun 14, 1980 1 mins read 360 views
ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION AT BLIND SCHOOL

Disabled

Jun 14, 1980 1 mins read 394 views
SHINGKHAR LOURI PRIMARY SCHOOL-GREEN REVOLUTION

Education- Schools

Jun 14, 1980 0 mins read 391 views
BUMTHANG THUENDREL CLUB

Associations

Jun 14, 1980 1 mins read 394 views
THE FCB BECOMES WHOLESALER OF JHARI

Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB)

Jun 14, 1980 0 mins read 405 views
SUMMER YOUTH CAMPERS

Education- Student

Jun 14, 1980 1 mins read 340 views
TENNIS TOURNAMENT (FINALS)

Sport

Jun 14, 1980 0 mins read 435 views
FIFTH SESSION OF THE COMMITTEE ON FORESTRY (COFO) HELD IN ROME, ITALY

Forest Planning/Policy Conference/Meeting

Jun 14, 1980 0 mins read 347 views
HISTORY OF RADIO NYAB

BBS (Bhutan Broadcasting Service)

Jun 14, 1980 1 mins read 385 views
NEW RADIO NYAB OFFICE OPENED

BBS (Bhutan Broadcasting Service)

Jun 14, 1980 1 mins read 401 views
52ND SESSION OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS

National Assembly

Jun 14, 1980 0 mins read 390 views
CHIRANG CHOOSES NEW NEW NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEMBER

National Assembly

Jun 07, 1980 0 mins read 336 views
GAYLEGPHUG OBSERVES SOCIAL FORESTRY DAY

Forest Planning/Policy Conference/Meeting

Jun 07, 1980 1 mins read 349 views
TRAINING OF PILOT FARMERS RDP FARM BUMTHANG

Agriculture Policy

Jun 07, 1980 1 mins read 320 views
DZONGKHAG YARGYE TSHOGCHUNG-DUNGSAM, PEMA GATSHEL

Planning

Jun 07, 1980 1 mins read 380 views
NEW INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO BHUTAN

Indian Ambassadors to Bhutan

Jun 07, 1980 0 mins read 386 views
52ND SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO COMMENCE SOON

National Assembly

Jun 07, 1980 0 mins read 343 views
ANMIKA THEATRE GROUP IN BHUTAN

Indo-Bhutan Friendship Association

Jun 07, 1980 1 mins read 355 views
WEAVING CENTRE

June 1, 1980 - According to a Circular from Dzongda, Gaylegphug, the weaving centres set up under the UNICEF programme in the new settlement project at Norbuling and Shershong,

Jun 01, 1980 0 mins read 452 views
UNICEF CONSULTANT FOR CHILD WELFARE IN GAYLEPHUG

June 1, 1980 - Dr. (Mrs.) Jayam, UNICEF Consultant for Child Health, who was on a 5 day visit to Gaylegphug, held meetings with mothers of children admitted to the Creches at Shershong and Norbuling in the resettlement areas in Gaylegphug.

Jun 01, 1980 1 mins read 851 views
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