October of 1988

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President's visit a testimony to very close friendship

The President of India, Mr. R. Venkataraman arrived in Thimphu on October 18,1988 on a four day state visit.

Oct 22, 1988 4 mins read 900 views
Contribution

WFP (World Food Program)

Oct 14, 1988 0 mins read 0 views
Many attend Sibsoo meeting

Education- Schools

Oct 14, 1988 0 mins read 419 views
First marathon for Paro

Sport

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 436 views
'I have been doing good work'

Letters to the Editor

Oct 28, 1988 2 mins read 363 views
Road to college called for

Letters to the Editor

Oct 28, 1988 0 mins read 418 views
Discussion helpful

Letters to the Editor

Oct 28, 1988 0 mins read 446 views
Ticket problems

Letters to the Editor

Oct 28, 1988 0 mins read 500 views
Branch post office requested

Letters to the Editor

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 446 views
Damage disappointing

Letters to the Editor

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 441 views
Spraying continues to be effective

Letters to the Editor

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 426 views
Too busy to answer

Letters to the Editor

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 421 views
Adequate bus services

Letters to the Editor

Oct 28, 1988 0 mins read 377 views
Long walk during the night

Letters to the Editor

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 469 views
Questions ready for contestants

SAARC Activities

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 405 views
Designer uses local materials

Handicraft

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 497 views
Direct dialing not far away

Telecommunication Department

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 364 views
Volunteers sign up for five more years

Volunteers

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 465 views
Salt tests part of workshops

Health Activities

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 389 views
Trekking becoming popular with visitors

Tourism

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 385 views
Descending Day of Lord Buddha

Buddhism

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 426 views
Pasture and fodder course conducted

Animal Husbandry Activities

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 400 views
Canadian volunteer organisation extends service

Volunteers

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 461 views
Prayers for peace and harmony

Religion

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 408 views
Former school principal in Thimphu

Personalities

Oct 28, 1988 0 mins read 519 views
Measles immunisation coverage high

Health Immunization

Oct 28, 1988 2 mins read 451 views
Two officers receive red scarves

Promotion

Oct 28, 1988 1 mins read 394 views
Agreement signed

Helvetas

Oct 28, 1988 0 mins read 0 views
Royal Wedding to take place

The wedding ceremony of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, to Ashi Dorji Wangmo, Ashi Tshering Pem, Ashi Tshering Yandon and Ashi Sangye Choden, daughters of Dasho Ugen Dorji and Aum Thujee Zam,...

Oct 29, 1988 3 mins read 504 views
Teacher grateful for workshop

Letters to the Editor

Oct 21, 1988 1 mins read 375 views
Convenient time awaited

Letters to the Editor

Oct 21, 1988 0 mins read 362 views
Courses in dzongkha

Letters to the Editor

Oct 21, 1988 0 mins read 380 views
No fresh eggs for breakfast

Letters to the Editor

Oct 21, 1988 0 mins read 398 views
Betterment of agriculture first

Letters to the Editor

Oct 21, 1988 1 mins read 409 views
Wireless communication useful and fast

Letters to the Editor

Oct 21, 1988 0 mins read 428 views
Donation to hospital much appreciated

Letters to the Editor

Oct 21, 1988 0 mins read 362 views
Two departments work on strengthening schools programmes

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Oct 21, 1988 1 mins read 403 views
Agriculture works on reliable statistics

Agriculture Activities

Oct 21, 1988 1 mins read 411 views
Major surveys underway

Survey

Oct 21, 1988 1 mins read 426 views
Hangar ready by December

Civil Aviation

Oct 21, 1988 0 mins read 416 views
Bear attacks leave victims disfigured and scarred

Accident

Oct 21, 1988 3 mins read 374 views
Memorial to workers who lost their lives

Hydro Project

Oct 21, 1988 1 mins read 402 views
Chukha Hydel Project inaugurated

Yesterday, the President of India, Mr. R. Venkataraman inaugurated the Chukha Hydel Project His Majesty the King was also present during the inauguration.

Oct 22, 1988 3 mins read 381 views
Yak semen from China

Animal Husbandry Livestock

Oct 21, 1988 0 mins read 459 views
Message of condolence

His Majesty

Oct 21, 1988 0 mins read 385 views
Food price index shows increase

Central Statistical Organisation (CSO)

Oct 21, 1988 0 mins read 377 views
President's visit a testimony to very close friendship

Bhutan- India

Oct 21, 1988 4 mins read 381 views
Sports doctors briefed on drugs

Sport

Oct 14, 1988 1 mins read 441 views
Sixteen teams compete

Sport

Oct 14, 1988 0 mins read 417 views
Goshi A wins volleyball

Sport

Oct 14, 1988 0 mins read 439 views
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