June of 1993

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His Majesty briefs private sector of government policies

After more than 300 representatives of the nation’s business community met with His Majesty the King and senior government of...

Jun 05, 1993 8 mins read 603 views
Typhoid strikes Shemgang<br>

Health Disease

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 439 views
Road block<br>

Roads

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 0 views
Technology and experience save Bhutanese much pain

Science/ Technology

Jun 10, 1993 5 mins read 445 views
Post office in Bondey<br>

Bhutan-Post

Jun 16, 1993 0 mins read 449 views
New oil company established<br>

Energy (Solar, Water, Wind)

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 454 views
Indigenous industry booms with government supporting entrepreneurs

Private Sector

Jun 25, 1993 4 mins read 371 views
Tax and revenue collection system upgraded<br>

Revenue and Custom

Jun 25, 1993 2 mins read 450 views
Water supply scheme handed over

Water Supply Scheme

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 432 views
Chimi elected for Laya & Lunana<br>

National Assembly

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 448 views
Parents and teachers promote education

Education-Teacher

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 404 views
Postal agency for Jenkhana<br>

Bhutan-Post

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 445 views
Man attacked brutally by bear<br>

Accident

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 425 views
Microwave site selected in Lhuntshi

Telecommunication Department

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 437 views
Keep Phuentsholing clean & green

City Corporation

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 474 views
Health care promoted for sheep

Animal Husbandry Livestock

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 466 views
Mongar's first private guest house

Private Sector

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 434 views
Mushrooms: a lucrative crop

Agriculture/Crops/Mushroom

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 427 views
Chorten Kora to get water supply

Water Supply Scheme

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 379 views
Mongar-S/Jongkhar: too long for bus

Letters to the Editor

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 395 views
Wrong stop

Letters to the Editor

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 414 views
Healthier alternatives for young Bhutanese<br>

Letters to the Editor

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 372 views
Diversion for youth

Letters to the Editor

Jun 25, 1993 2 mins read 372 views
Water problem

Letters to the Editor

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 539 views
The politics of human rights

Editorial

Jun 25, 1993 4 mins read 412 views
Semen laboratory to improve livestock quality

Animal Husbandry Livestock

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 388 views
Focus on water and sanitation

Water Supply Scheme

Jun 25, 1993 2 mins read 396 views
Trekking routes cleaned up<br>

Tourism

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 362 views
RCSC selected graduates join civil service<br>

Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 437 views
Antinationals carry out robberies in Samchi

Terrorist

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 378 views
Caretaker killed

Accident

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 0 views
Taba culvert washed away<br>

Landslides and Floods

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 407 views
His Majesty promotes RBP and RBA officers

Promotion

Jun 25, 1993 3 mins read 359 views
Foreign Minister in Vienna

Foreign Affairs

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 406 views
Boundary talks

Bhutan-China

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 0 views
Road block.<br>

Roads

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 556 views
UNICEF Regional Director urges relevant education

UNICEF

Jun 25, 1993 4 mins read 397 views
Serto installed for Gawa Dzong in Kurtoe<br>

Monasteries

Jun 25, 1993 1 mins read 387 views
Terrorists rob three trucks

Terrorist

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 431 views
Buses collide

Accident

Jun 25, 1993 0 mins read 404 views
Exporters discuss problems at annual meet

Exports

Jun 18, 1993 2 mins read 381 views
Gold and silver tax reduction to ease smuggling<br>

Revenue and Custom

Jun 18, 1993 1 mins read 410 views
Government sells shares in large companies

Private Sector

Jun 18, 1993 1 mins read 401 views
A chorten in memory of the dead<br>

Consecration

Jun 18, 1993 0 mins read 413 views
New gups and chimis appointed in three dzongkhags

Home Affairs

Jun 18, 1993 0 mins read 450 views
Bridge for Kertshok and Chumey

Bridges

Jun 18, 1993 0 mins read 379 views
Triplets born in Bumthang

Health Family Planning

Jun 18, 1993 0 mins read 372 views
Asparagus to increase farmers income in Haa

Agriculture Activities

Jun 18, 1993 0 mins read 364 views
RAC candidate elected in Punakha<br>

Royal Advisory Council (RAC)

Jun 18, 1993 0 mins read 417 views
Bus passengers mistreated<br>

Letters to the Editor

Jun 18, 1993 0 mins read 449 views
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