December of 1985

Archives

New Syllabus for Primary Schools

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Dec 28, 1985 3 mins read 648 views
Study Tour by NWAB

National Women Association (NWA)

Dec 28, 1985 2 mins read 575 views
BHUTAN PARTICIPATES IN SECOND SOUTH ASIAN FEDERATION GAMES

South Asian Federation Games (SAFG)

Dec 28, 1985 1 mins read 581 views
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Memorial Gold Cup

Sport

Dec 21, 1985 1 mins read 592 views
Bhutan to participate in Second South Asian Federation Games

South Asian Federation Games (SAFG)

Dec 21, 1985 1 mins read 594 views
Education on Health

Health Activities

Dec 21, 1985 0 mins read 648 views
Reshuffle of Senior Officials

Transfer

Dec 21, 1985 2 mins read 678 views
New Envoy to India Announced

Bhutan-Embassies

Dec 21, 1985 0 mins read 601 views
Senior Official Promoted

Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

Dec 21, 1985 1 mins read 524 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 782 views
First SARC Summit in Dhaka

SAARC Summit

Dec 14, 1985 4 mins read 547 views
Interview of the Week

Kuensel

Dec 07, 1985 2 mins read 527 views
Ven. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in Paro

Religious Personalities

Dec 07, 1985 0 mins read 556 views
New Currency Notes In Circulation

Royal Monetary Authority (RMA)

Dec 07, 1985 1 mins read 574 views
Venerable Dorji Lopon Visits Chirang

Religious Personalities

Dec 07, 1985 0 mins read 550 views
Farmers Training at Agriculture Farm, Bhur

Agriculture Activities

Dec 07, 1985 1 mins read 509 views
World Religion Promotes Religious Dialogue for World Peace

International Convention

Dec 07, 1985 2 mins read 550 views
Symposium on Buddhist Heritage

Buddhism

Dec 07, 1985 1 mins read 536 views
Strong move against corruption

Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

Dec 26, 1985 5 mins read 475 views
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Recents

Value-based governance: Could Bhutan pave the way for a sovereign GNH-driven approach to fighting corruption?

Bhutan is a global leader in sustainability and societal welfare. However, it is widely recognised that innovation and dynamism in its economy are stifled by systemic rigidity, resulting in over-regulation and breakdown of intersectoral cooperation. Is it possible for Bhutan to grow in line with its King’s vision for an entrepreneurial, dynamic and creative workforce that creates mindfulness prosp

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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom bridge in the sky

The bond between the two Kingdoms of Bhutan and Thailand has always been rooted in shared reverence and wisdom. This gained a new altitude, literally, high above the silver-lined clouds. At 30,000 feet, the hum of the jet engines now harmonizes with the soul-soothing echoes of a traditional flute.

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Building up Bhutan's arbitral future together

A nation's maturity as a legal jurisdiction is measured not merely by its courts but by the strength of its dispute resolution architecture. This week, the Bhutan Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (BADRC) convened a landmark conference with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), an occasion deserving far greater public attention than it has received.

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