December of 1990

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His Majesty the King visits security troops

For a generation of Bhutanese people, who have known nothing but peace and tranquility and a growing prosperity, the National Day this year was indeed a moment for...

Dec 29, 1990 4 mins read 766 views
Samprup Jongkhar ready to protect the nation

The Samdrup Jongkhar public called for stronger military action along the country's southern borders where the anti-national terrorists have disrupted developmen...

Dec 29, 1990 8 mins read 639 views
Sheik Nasser carries Amir's message to His Majesty

The people of Kuwait are very optimistic that their nation will soon be liberated, through international law, said Sheik Nasser Mohammad Al Sab...

Dec 01, 1990 2 mins read 649 views
The year ends with a unanimous call for a lasting solution

Anti-nationals

Dec 28, 1990 2 mins read 392 views
Tangmachu school holds sports meet

Sport

Dec 21, 1990 1 mins read 456 views
1990 - when archery pushed football into the background

Sport

Dec 28, 1990 3 mins read 401 views
Football coaching camp

Sport

Dec 28, 1990 0 mins read 507 views
Bhutanese students in Delhi win medals

Awards

Dec 28, 1990 0 mins read 420 views
Lhabub Duechen : when Lord Buddha descended from among the gods

Festival (A-Z)

Dec 28, 1990 4 mins read 400 views
His Majesty the King visits security troop

For a generation of Bhutanese people, who have known nothing but peace and tranquility and a growing prosperity, the National Day this year was indeed a moment for sob...

Dec 29, 1990 4 mins read 405 views
Samprup Jongkhar ready to protect the nation

His Majesty - National Tour

Dec 28, 1990 8 mins read 462 views
People of Pemagatshel stress resettlement in the south

The 4,000 public representatives, who attended the meeting with His Majesty the King in Pemagatshel on December 12 made two points...

Dec 29, 1990 7 mins read 402 views
Break-in

Crime

Dec 28, 1990 0 mins read 419 views
Orange export

Exports

Dec 28, 1990 0 mins read 454 views
House gutted

Accident

Dec 28, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
New concept in exams

Education-BBE

Dec 28, 1990 0 mins read 412 views
Tournament showed improved standard in table tennis

Sport

Dec 21, 1990 2 mins read 355 views
Smoking at BOD station

Letters to the Editor

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 416 views
Children endangered

Letters to the Editor

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 384 views
Bus frequently looted

Letters to the Editor

Dec 21, 1990 1 mins read 368 views
Family planning camps

Health Family Planning

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 365 views
IEDP project appreciates interest

Letters to the Editor

Dec 21, 1990 1 mins read 363 views
Two detained in connection with killing

Crime

Dec 21, 1990 2 mins read 319 views
Education workshop

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
Ha to improve livestock

Animal Husbandry Livestock

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 376 views
Health camp

Health Activities

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
National Day in Delhi

National Day

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 399 views
National Day celebrated throughout the kingdom

National Day

Dec 21, 1990 6 mins read 362 views
His Majety the King inaugurates zonal office

His Majesty

Dec 21, 1990 2 mins read 379 views
Dzongdey Chichhap promoted

Promotion

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 377 views
Ashi Tshering Yangdon opens Radi-Rangjung road

Roads

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 354 views
Ashi Sangay Choden opens Thrimshing road

Roads

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 362 views
Terrorists attack security men

Anti-National (Ngolops)

Dec 21, 1990 2 mins read 358 views
P & T raises charges

Bhutan-Post

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 343 views
HM greets Emperor Akhito

His Majesty

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 353 views
Two killed in Ramtokto

Accident

Dec 21, 1990 0 mins read 349 views
Tashigang calls for stronger measures in the south

The angry sentiments of the eastern Bhutanese people again dominated His Majesty the King's royal tour of eastern Bhutan when the 10,000 people...

Dec 22, 1990 8 mins read 313 views
Manual on trail bridges introduced to field workers

Training/Workshop/Seminar/Country

Dec 14, 1990 1 mins read 364 views
Anti-nationals rob house at gun point

Anti-National (Ngolops)

Dec 14, 1990 0 mins read 367 views
Training on water supply

Water Supply Scheme

Dec 14, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
Two die in tractor mishap

Accident

Dec 14, 1990 0 mins read 369 views
Foot and mouth disease

Animal Husbandry Disease

Dec 14, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
Table tennis

Sport

Dec 14, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
Man commits suicide

Crime

Dec 14, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
One killed in accident

Accident

Dec 14, 1990 1 mins read 0 views
Sherubtse to stage drama

Drama

Dec 14, 1990 0 mins read 342 views
Dzongkhags observe Girl Child Day

SAARC Activities

Dec 14, 1990 1 mins read 377 views
Work resumes at Darachu hydel

Hydro Project

Dec 14, 1990 1 mins read 359 views
Dzongkha test

Dzongkha Development Commission (DDC)

Dec 14, 1990 0 mins read 443 views
Workshop on seed production

Agriculture Activities

Dec 14, 1990 0 mins read 384 views
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