January of 1997

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Humagai retains title

Tennis

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 0 views
ICRC happy with cooperation in Bhutan<br>

International Committee Of Red Cross (ICRC)

Jan 17, 1997 1 mins read 386 views
Women learn weaving

National Women Association (NWA)

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 424 views
More second-hand cars coming in

Bhutan - Finance

Jan 03, 1997 2 mins read 401 views
Convict surrenders

Crime

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 464 views
Empty safe robbed from Khangma office

Crime

Jan 03, 1997 0 mins read 423 views
Woman electrocuted by immersion rod

Accident

Jan 03, 1997 0 mins read 458 views
Former monk caught smuggling antique

Crime

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 447 views
Driving neutral: disastrous

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 422 views
A homeless woman with a dream

Social Problem (Bhutan)

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 382 views
Sherubtse college boys leave an unwanted legacy

Social Problem (Bhutan)

Jan 03, 1997 3 mins read 439 views
Cash crops could make Sarpang a rich dzongkhag

Agriculture/Horticulture

Jan 03, 1997 3 mins read 377 views
Humagai retains title

Tennis

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 411 views
Popularising basketball among Thimphu youth

Sport

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 386 views
Tshenchok takes away golf trophy

Golf

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 378 views
62 technicians join the workforce

Institutions

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 388 views
Transport operator explains problems

Letters to the Editor

Jan 03, 1997 2 mins read 383 views
Wrong delivery of letters not common

Letters to the Editor

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 342 views
Internet:Do we really need it?

Letters to the Editor

Jan 03, 1997 2 mins read 366 views
The thin line

Editorial

Jan 03, 1997 3 mins read 404 views
Olympic athletics course

Athletic (A-Z)

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 402 views
Finance management training

Institutions

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 340 views
Learning to choose the right technology

Planning Ministry

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 392 views
Zebra crossings ignored

Royal Bhutan Police (RBP)

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 343 views
Crime rate in the capital is dropping, say police

Royal Bhutan Police (RBP)

Jan 03, 1997 0 mins read 403 views
UNICEF renews five-year commitment

UNICEF

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 390 views
Sunkosh could be Bhutan's largest power project

Hydro Project

Jan 03, 1997 1 mins read 391 views
Robbed

Crime

Jan 03, 1997 0 mins read 0 views
Second round of SNID

Health Immunization

Jan 03, 1997 0 mins read 378 views
Meat sale

Animal Husbandry Livestock

Jan 03, 1997 0 mins read 357 views
Flight delayed

Druk Air

Jan 03, 1997 0 mins read 390 views
Moenlam Chhenmo

Festival (A-Z)

Jan 03, 1997 0 mins read 478 views
BNB starts commercial activities

Bhutan National Bank (BNB)

Jan 10, 1997 2 mins read 375 views
PCAL boosts revenue after expanding factory

Penden Cement Authority Ltd. (PCAL)

Jan 10, 1997 3 mins read 394 views
Au Tshomo makes friends

Social Problem (Bhutan)

Jan 10, 1997 1 mins read 412 views
Of heroes and legends in literature

Books

Jan 10, 1997 2 mins read 436 views
Safe withstands burglars

Crime

Jan 10, 1997 1 mins read 415 views
Rape not true, say police

Crime

Jan 10, 1997 1 mins read 393 views
Scout camp held to develop youth

Education-Scout

Jan 10, 1997 1 mins read 364 views
Meat prices under control, says committee

Animal Husbandry Livestock

Jan 10, 1997 2 mins read 369 views
Urban housing problems can be solved

Letters to the Editor

Jan 10, 1997 3 mins read 391 views
Drivers not entitled to scooter loans?

Letters to the Editor

Jan 10, 1997 1 mins read 389 views
The MRP

Editorial

Jan 10, 1997 3 mins read 417 views
Microsoft distributor in Bhutan

Computer/Internet

Jan 10, 1997 1 mins read 539 views
A Bhutanese trulku

Diseased Religious Personalities

Jan 10, 1997 1 mins read 467 views
Street children came from unhappy homes

Social Problem (Bhutan)

Jan 10, 1997 4 mins read 366 views
One killed, four injured in terrorist blast

Terrorist

Jan 10, 1997 1 mins read 357 views
His Majesty the King visits India

During a private visit by His Majesty the King to India this week, the government of India agreed to double the tariff for the import of Chukha power from Rs. 0.50 to Rs. 1.00 a unit, raising th...

Jan 11, 1997 1 mins read 374 views
Sports and festivals

Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC)

Jan 10, 1997 0 mins read 391 views
Renamed

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Jan 10, 1997 0 mins read 420 views
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Recents

Disaster preparedness is our best defence

The National Council this week questioned the government on the country’s disaster preparedness. This is a pertinent issue, especially when extreme weather events are frequent and more intense. Preparedness is therefore the most effective strategy for protecting lives, livelihoods, and development gains.

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