January of 1990

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Engineers and technicians trained

January 6, 1990 - More than 30 engineers and technicians from Chirang, Wangdiphodrang, Dagana and Punakha are being trained in constructing ferro-cement tanks and upgrading other skills.

Jan 06, 1990 1 mins read 849 views
Development activities affected

Anti-National (Ngolops)

Jan 09, 1990 1 mins read 487 views
Safety measures necessary

Letters to the Editor

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 518 views
BOD clarifies alleged adulteration

Letters to the Editor

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 506 views
An appeal for the 37th world leprosy

Viewpoints

Jan 26, 1990 2 mins read 511 views
Paro terminal improved

Letters to the Editor

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 594 views
Single window consortium finance a prudent step

Viewpoints

Jan 26, 1990 3 mins read 568 views
Football coaching to begin soon

Sport

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 669 views
Official delegation on India tour

Government Department

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 610 views
School raises fund

Drama

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 511 views
Women trained as communicators

January 27, 1990 - About 50 women participated in the "Group Leadership Training Workshop" held in Tashigang recently. The workshop was aimed at training women to become health communicators.

Jan 27, 1990 2 mins read 548 views
New schemes for Dagana

Dzongkhags

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 522 views
Chamber of Commerce for Geylegphug

BCCI (Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 469 views
New irrigation channel for Tashiding gewog

Agriculture Irrigation

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 508 views
New forest division

Forestry Institution

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 591 views
Livestock sterilization

Animal Husbandry Livestock

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 516 views
Indian Embassy presents gifts to Gidakom hospital

Bhutan- India

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 390 views
Fire destroys property

Forest Fire

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 437 views
Classrooms extended

Education- Schools

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 435 views
Teachers undergo agriculture course

Education-Teacher

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 452 views
India celebrates 41st Republic Day

Bhutan- India

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 398 views
Teachers recruited

Education-Teacher

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 410 views
Better salt distribution

Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB)

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 435 views
Triplets give mother a surprise

Health Mother and Child Programme

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 420 views
Farmers trained in pisciculture

Agriculture Activities

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 424 views
Family planning

Health Family Planning

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
Renewal date extended

Agriculture

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 457 views
New academic session

Sherubtse College and Graduates

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 441 views
Druk Air to offer discounts

Druk Air

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 383 views
HM sends Messages to Indian leaders

His Majesty

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 418 views
Clinic open on weekdays

Health Mother and Child Programme

Jan 26, 1990 0 mins read 436 views
His Majesty leaves for Kuwait and Bahrain

At the invitation of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Jaber AI Ahmed AI Jaber Al Sabah, His Majesty the King leaves for a goodwill visit to the State of Kuwait today on a spe...

Jan 27, 1990 2 mins read 413 views
Austrian foreign minister to visit

Bhuta- Austria

Jan 26, 1990 1 mins read 439 views
Bhutanese Students return from France

Education- Student

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 444 views
Post office needed

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 0 views
Senior officials at a disadvantage?<br>

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 480 views
Proper meat stalls needed

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 468 views
In-service course for teachers useful

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 465 views
Geylegphug school needs hostel

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 413 views
Mixed fuels cause problems

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 475 views
Welcome change for private sector

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 453 views
FAO project reviewed

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 458 views
Bhutan attends postal meet

Bhutan-Post

Jan 19, 1990 2 mins read 408 views
Course updates teaching methods

Education- CAPSS

Jan 19, 1990 2 mins read 449 views
Man survives bear attack

Accident

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 482 views
Punakha bridge repairs underway

Bridges

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 428 views
First wildlife documentary

Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN)

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 434 views
Paro farmers being trained

Agriculture Activities

Jan 19, 1990 0 mins read 466 views
UNICEF holds colloquium to discuss child rights

January 20, 1990 - Several officials from the Department of Education and the Development Support Communication Division took part in a colloquium on th...

Jan 20, 1990 0 mins read 407 views
BCCI officials brief businessmen

BCCI (Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Jan 19, 1990 1 mins read 453 views
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