December of 2000

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Indigenous Hospital

Dec 08, 2000 2 mins read 380 views
His Majesty visits Semtokha Rigzhung College

It was because of the far sighted vision, the personal interest, and constant guidance of His Majesty the King that research and study in traditional Bhutanese l...

Dec 09, 2000 5 mins read 361 views
National treasure returns to Punakha Dzong

Dratshang

Dec 08, 2000 2 mins read 354 views
UN/Bhutan radio programme to be launched

Bhutan - UN

Dec 08, 2000 1 mins read 358 views
Bhutanese films: a positive role

Letters to the Editor

Dec 08, 2000 2 mins read 359 views
A disrespect for national flag?

Letters to the Editor

Dec 08, 2000 2 mins read 387 views
Internet expensive

Letters to the Editor

Dec 08, 2000 1 mins read 376 views
Rangjung kharsapani theft: a lesson

Letters to the Editor

Dec 08, 2000 1 mins read 662 views
Judges hold annual judiciary conference

Judiciary

Dec 08, 2000 2 mins read 439 views
UNESCO

UN Agencies

Dec 08, 2000 0 mins read 448 views
Book sale

Books

Dec 08, 2000 0 mins read 359 views
Je Khenpo

Dratshang

Dec 08, 2000 0 mins read 426 views
Health Trust Fund

Health Trust Fund

Dec 08, 2000 0 mins read 598 views
The school holidays

Editorial

Dec 08, 2000 2 mins read 365 views
UNFPA progressive

UN Agencies

Dec 15, 2000 1 mins read 370 views
Prayers countrywide

Religion

Dec 15, 2000 1 mins read 378 views
Mandarin brings cash to farmers in Middle Kheng

Agriculture/Horticulture

Dec 15, 2000 3 mins read 351 views
Reducing tax burden ?

Revenue and Custom

Dec 15, 2000 1 mins read 383 views
Report urges emphasis on early childhood care

Health Mother and Child Programme

Dec 15, 2000 1 mins read 362 views
H H Je Khenpo mid-way through busy tour

Religious Personalities

Dec 15, 2000 3 mins read 330 views
RNR heads discuss farming in central dzongkhags

Agriculture Institutions

Dec 15, 2000 2 mins read 357 views
New road will give greater market control to Dagana farmers

Roads

Dec 15, 2000 1 mins read 381 views
New technique could popularise dental care among rural folks

Health Policy

Dec 15, 2000 2 mins read 373 views
GHG data not available or poor : NEC

National Environment Commission (NEC)

Dec 15, 2000 2 mins read 391 views
Internet tariff already competitive

Letters to the Editor

Dec 15, 2000 1 mins read 493 views
Business ethics poor

Letters to the Editor

Dec 15, 2000 2 mins read 434 views
IT: many issues to be sorted out

Letters to the Editor

Dec 15, 2000 2 mins read 436 views
Village retains its medieval look

Bhutan - History

Dec 15, 2000 2 mins read 480 views
His Majesty visits Kurichhu project

His Majesty the King expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the 60 MW Kurichhu Hydroelectric Project in Gyelpozhing, Mongar, which will not only light up households in 10 dzongkha...

Dec 16, 2000 3 mins read 397 views
Views

National Environment Commission (NEC)

Dec 15, 2000 0 mins read 379 views
Students contribute

Education- Student

Dec 15, 2000 0 mins read 379 views
SNID successful

Health Immunization

Dec 15, 2000 0 mins read 470 views
National Day

National Day

Dec 15, 2000 0 mins read 725 views
Fire destroys Blue Pine forest

Forest Fire

Dec 15, 2000 2 mins read 384 views
Blindness : a cure

Health Disease

Dec 15, 2000 2 mins read 366 views
Information free-for-all

Editorial

Dec 15, 2000 2 mins read 375 views
Work ceiling lifted

Construction Development Board (CDB)

Dec 08, 2000 1 mins read 388 views
Apple orchards not properly managed

Agriculture/Horticulture

Dec 15, 2000 2 mins read 409 views
Four die in road accidents

Accident

Dec 15, 2000 1 mins read 577 views
NEC conducts environmental awareness training in Zhemgang

National Environment Commission (NEC)

Dec 22, 2000 1 mins read 357 views
Bhutanese entrepreneurs tap into IT business

Private Sector

Dec 22, 2000 2 mins read 341 views
RTM for culture ministers

International Issues

Dec 22, 2000 1 mins read 385 views
Agriculture ministry to conduct RNR census

Agriculture Institutions

Dec 22, 2000 1 mins read 360 views
Je Khenpo returns to Punakha Dzong

Dratshang

Dec 22, 2000 1 mins read 307 views
Receipts: a must

Letters to the Editor

Dec 29, 2000 1 mins read 374 views
A black day

Letters to the Editor

Dec 29, 2000 1 mins read 347 views
Sports

Sport

Dec 29, 2000 1 mins read 0 views
Agents of change

Dratshang

Dec 29, 2000 0 mins read 336 views
Economic growth

Central Statistical Organisation (CSO)

Dec 29, 2000 0 mins read 392 views
Crown Prince attends National Day in Trongsa

National Day

Dec 22, 2000 3 mins read 381 views
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