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MoHS conducts first ‘tabletop exercise’ for COVID-19 vaccination programme
14/01/21
Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe led the first ‘tabletop exercise’ on 12 January, with the discussion about preparations for the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination programme in Myanmar. At the meeting, the Union Minister explained the reason for this exercise which is crucial for any major programme in public healthcare.
Myanmar orchids mainly sold online in Kyaukpyu
14/01/21
As the market demand of Myanmar orchids (Thazin flower) is declining due to the lack of ceremonial events amid COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial producers have opted for an online platform in selling the flowers.
Himalayan Griffon vulture found in Peinzalote in Bago Region
14/01/21
A Himalayan Griffon vulture was captured in a yard of a resident in Myoma (1) Quarter, Peinzalote Town, Nyaunglebin Township, Bago Region (East) at around 10:30 am on 11 January, and the vulture had been looked after, said Ma Naw Bway Hpaw, a bird lover living in the town.
Myanmar ships seedless watermelon to Dubai for second time
14/01/21
By Nyein Nyein
Myanmar exported the second shipment of its seedless watermelon weighing 20 tonnes and muskmelon weighing 200 kilos to Dubai on 14 January via sea route, according to the Myanmar Watermelon and Muskmelon Producers and Exporters Association.
Myanma Thanaka to be conserved as cultural value, heritage
14/01/21
All the elderly and young love applying Thanaka on their cheeks. There is no woman who does not like Thanaka.
Nearly 50 Inwa-era pagodas in Kyaukpadaung Township need to be restored
14/01/21
Many ancient pagodas of the Inwa period in Yaysone Village, Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region are in a state of disrepair, and nearly 50 pagodas still need to be restored, according to residents.
YUFC signs Ayeyawady United defender Zaw Win
14/01/21
Yangon United recently signed Ayeyawady United defender Zaw Win with a two-year contract, according to the team statement.
Wells being dug in Taungdwingyi Tsp.
13/01/21
With the aim of solving water scarcity in summer season, tube wells and related works are being undertaken in three villages in Taungdwingyi Township, Magway Region, according to Township Department of Rural Development.
DRD-sponsored sewing course opens in Lawksawk Twsp.
13/01/21
A ceremony to open a vocational sewing course, organized by the township Department of Rural Development under Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, was held at the Dhamayone of Kaungbo Village in Lawksawk Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State (South) on 12 January.
One COVID-19 patient discharged from hospital in Tedim
13/01/21
One more confirmed COVID-19 positive patient being treated at the general hospital in the town of Tedim, Chin State was discharged from the hospital this morning, according to the township Department of Health.
