December of 1985

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New Syllabus for Primary Schools

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Dec 28, 1985 3 mins read 509 views
Study Tour by NWAB

National Women Association (NWA)

Dec 28, 1985 2 mins read 473 views
BHUTAN PARTICIPATES IN SECOND SOUTH ASIAN FEDERATION GAMES

South Asian Federation Games (SAFG)

Dec 28, 1985 1 mins read 435 views
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Memorial Gold Cup

Sport

Dec 21, 1985 1 mins read 453 views
Bhutan to participate in Second South Asian Federation Games

South Asian Federation Games (SAFG)

Dec 21, 1985 1 mins read 436 views
Education on Health

Health Activities

Dec 21, 1985 0 mins read 512 views
Reshuffle of Senior Officials

Transfer

Dec 21, 1985 2 mins read 539 views
New Envoy to India Announced

Bhutan-Embassies

Dec 21, 1985 0 mins read 462 views
Senior Official Promoted

Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

Dec 21, 1985 1 mins read 405 views
NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATED

National Day

Dec 21, 1985 2 mins read 0 views
Charter of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

SAARC Countries

Dec 14, 1985 6 mins read 617 views
First SARC Summit in Dhaka

SAARC Summit

Dec 14, 1985 4 mins read 419 views
Interview of the Week

Kuensel

Dec 07, 1985 2 mins read 384 views
Ven. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in Paro

Religious Personalities

Dec 07, 1985 0 mins read 411 views
New Currency Notes In Circulation

Royal Monetary Authority (RMA)

Dec 07, 1985 1 mins read 429 views
Venerable Dorji Lopon Visits Chirang

Religious Personalities

Dec 07, 1985 0 mins read 431 views
Farmers Training at Agriculture Farm, Bhur

Agriculture Activities

Dec 07, 1985 1 mins read 388 views
World Religion Promotes Religious Dialogue for World Peace

International Convention

Dec 07, 1985 2 mins read 386 views
Symposium on Buddhist Heritage

Buddhism

Dec 07, 1985 1 mins read 402 views
Strong move against corruption

Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

Dec 26, 1985 5 mins read 360 views
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