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 817 views
Wrong place for archery range

Letters to the Editor

Jul 04, 2000 0 mins read 487 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 421 views
Danish-Support

Bhutan- Denmark/Finland/Norway

Jul 07, 2000 1 mins read 635 views
RBA needs to be strengthened

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 2 mins read 479 views
Ngolops should be punished

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 2 mins read 514 views
Bhutan appreciates India's support

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 537 views
Northern border needs surveillance

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 531 views
More Bhutan coverage

Letters to the Editor

Jul 07, 2000 1 mins read 489 views
Bhutan can be a model

Letters to the Editor

Jul 07, 2000 1 mins read 475 views
Private sector : why no growth

Letters to the Editor

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 520 views
No easy solution

Editorial

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 475 views
National Assembly welcomes the Health Trust Fund

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 6 mins read 537 views
Bhutan expresses concern over His Majesty the King's personal safety

His Majesty

Jul 07, 2000 6 mins read 504 views
Assembly calls for military action if peaceful measures fail

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 21 mins read 463 views
Wangdue bridge

Bridges

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 656 views
Internet access

Computer/Internet

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 524 views
Quota withdrawn

Sport

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 530 views
Highways blocked

Roads

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 537 views
Samtse police investigate death of missing man

Lost and Fund

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 470 views
National Pension Board: the PF dilemma

National Pension Board (NPB)

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 480 views
Manager of Norgay Cinema shot dead

Crime

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 536 views
Fuelwood efficiency in RBA kitchens

Forest Timber/ Firewood

Jul 14, 2000 3 mins read 493 views
Population day highlights women's health

WHO (World Health Organisation)

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 397 views
Large expatriate work force : a concern

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 4 mins read 502 views
Taktshang: a sacred monument

Monasteries

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 479 views
Assembly members call for military vehicles to be checked

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 496 views
People who have left Bhutan should not be allowed to return

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 5 mins read 602 views
CDB is active

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 499 views
Military action is necessary

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 476 views
BBS aware of viewer demands

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 547 views
Solution lies in peace

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 472 views
Visiting the capital

Editorial

Jul 14, 2000 3 mins read 539 views
Foreign minister reports on Bhutan-Nepal talks

Bhutan - Nepal Refugee Issue

Jul 14, 2000 3 mins read 403 views
People appreciate the compassion of the Dratshang

Dratshang

Jul 14, 2000 5 mins read 461 views
The national language must be strengthened

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 4 mins read 470 views
National Assembly emphasises the importance of the Bhutanese identity

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 7 mins read 515 views
Golf

Golf

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 0 views
Ambassadors conference

Conferences

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 466 views
Road Closed

Roads

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 563 views
Militants assault Bhutanese policemen

Bhutan-Indo/ Border/ ULFA/Bodo

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 452 views
Dzongdas streamline dzongkhag development

Home Affairs

Jul 21, 2000 2 mins read 429 views
Fungal attack on apples

Agriculture/Horticulture

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 468 views
Basochu project moves forward

Hydro Project

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 427 views
India and Bhutan to enhance cooperation in agriculture

Bhutan- India

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 437 views
Puppet shows on leprosy staged in schools

Health Disease

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 458 views
Rookie takes National Handicap tournament

Golf

Jul 21, 2000 2 mins read 523 views
Telephone in outer Thimphu

Telecommunication Department

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 433 views
Enthusiasts promote cricket in Bhutan

Cricket

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 495 views
WWF extends support to Bhutan

WWF (World Wildlife Fund)

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 417 views
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