July of 2000

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Bhutan expresses concern over His Majesty the King’s personal safety

Despite impassioned and repeated pleas, the people of Bhutan have not been able to...

Jul 08, 2000 5 mins read 908 views
Wrong place for archery range

Letters to the Editor

Jul 04, 2000 0 mins read 572 views
People regret "vote of confidence"

The members of the National Assembly conveyed, once again, the consistent message that the Bhutanese people were totally opposed to the Assembly's decision to establish a mechanism for a vote...

Jul 01, 2000 2 mins read 494 views
Danish-Support

Bhutan- Denmark/Finland/Norway

Jul 07, 2000 1 mins read 753 views
RBA needs to be strengthened

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 2 mins read 562 views
Ngolops should be punished

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 2 mins read 594 views
Bhutan appreciates India's support

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 621 views
Northern border needs surveillance

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 632 views
More Bhutan coverage

Letters to the Editor

Jul 07, 2000 1 mins read 578 views
Bhutan can be a model

Letters to the Editor

Jul 07, 2000 1 mins read 572 views
Private sector : why no growth

Letters to the Editor

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 610 views
No easy solution

Editorial

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 552 views
National Assembly welcomes the Health Trust Fund

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 6 mins read 622 views
Bhutan expresses concern over His Majesty the King's personal safety

His Majesty

Jul 07, 2000 6 mins read 599 views
Assembly calls for military action if peaceful measures fail

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 21 mins read 544 views
Wangdue bridge

Bridges

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 781 views
Internet access

Computer/Internet

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 618 views
Quota withdrawn

Sport

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 649 views
Highways blocked

Roads

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 654 views
Samtse police investigate death of missing man

Lost and Fund

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 547 views
National Pension Board: the PF dilemma

National Pension Board (NPB)

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 549 views
Manager of Norgay Cinema shot dead

Crime

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 622 views
Fuelwood efficiency in RBA kitchens

Forest Timber/ Firewood

Jul 14, 2000 3 mins read 581 views
Population day highlights women's health

WHO (World Health Organisation)

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 471 views
Large expatriate work force : a concern

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 4 mins read 569 views
Taktshang: a sacred monument

Monasteries

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 562 views
Assembly members call for military vehicles to be checked

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 579 views
People who have left Bhutan should not be allowed to return

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 5 mins read 723 views
CDB is active

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 607 views
Military action is necessary

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 557 views
BBS aware of viewer demands

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 634 views
Solution lies in peace

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 559 views
Visiting the capital

Editorial

Jul 14, 2000 3 mins read 631 views
Foreign minister reports on Bhutan-Nepal talks

Bhutan - Nepal Refugee Issue

Jul 14, 2000 3 mins read 486 views
People appreciate the compassion of the Dratshang

Dratshang

Jul 14, 2000 5 mins read 544 views
The national language must be strengthened

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 4 mins read 556 views
National Assembly emphasises the importance of the Bhutanese identity

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 7 mins read 601 views
Golf

Golf

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 0 views
Ambassadors conference

Conferences

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 563 views
Road Closed

Roads

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 651 views
Militants assault Bhutanese policemen

Bhutan-Indo/ Border/ ULFA/Bodo

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 538 views
Dzongdas streamline dzongkhag development

Home Affairs

Jul 21, 2000 2 mins read 510 views
Fungal attack on apples

Agriculture/Horticulture

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 582 views
Basochu project moves forward

Hydro Project

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 531 views
India and Bhutan to enhance cooperation in agriculture

Bhutan- India

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 518 views
Puppet shows on leprosy staged in schools

Health Disease

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 531 views
Rookie takes National Handicap tournament

Golf

Jul 21, 2000 2 mins read 634 views
Telephone in outer Thimphu

Telecommunication Department

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 519 views
Enthusiasts promote cricket in Bhutan

Cricket

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 581 views
WWF extends support to Bhutan

WWF (World Wildlife Fund)

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 521 views
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