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1.6 mln tons of pulses exported in previous fiscal
15/10/19
Although India’s policy change on the import of pulses has had a detrimental effect on the Myanmar beans and pulses market, more than 1.6 million tons of various pulses were shipped to foreign markets in the last fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Hospital offering free cleft lip, palate surgery to 100 kids
15/10/19
The Victoria Health Support Foundation (VHSF), in collaboration with the Alliance for Smiles Organization from the United States of America, yesterday announced its plans to conduct free surgeries on over 100 children with cleft lip and palate at the Victoria Hospital in Yangon.
Fewer people visiting Bodhi Ta Htaung elephant camp during Thadingyut Holiday
15/10/19
Although many people are visiting the Maha Bodhi Ta Htaung pagoda in Monywa Township, only a few people have come to the elephant camp during the Thadingyut holiday, according to an entrance ticket collector at the elephant camp gate.
Nay Pyi Taw attractions remain packed with holidaymakers
15/10/19
A large number of people came to visit the National Landmark Garden and the Hlay Kwin Taung in Nay Pyi Taw until the third and last day of Thadingyut Festival.
Freedom of expression does not mean discarding common sense
15/10/19
Freedom of expression and rule of law go hand in hand with democratic rights and human rights.
Global Handwashing Day 2019: Focus on ”Clean Hands for All”
15/10/19
Global Handwashing Day takes place on 15 October every year and is the Global Handwashing partnership’s and the worlds biggest platform for raising awareness about the importance of hand washing with soap as fundamental to good health and development.
Souvenir store in capital bursts in flames
15/10/19
A fire broke out at a souvenir shop in Nay Pyi Taw’s township market around 9:45 pm yesterday.
One house torched by fire in Kyaikmaraw
14/10/19
A house has been engulfed by the fire in Kyaikmaraw Township, Mon State, according to a source from the Information and Public Relations Department.
Kawthoung teemed with visitors during Thadingyut holidays
14/10/19
With the boom of tourism industry in Taninthayi Region, Kawthoung, a border town with Thailand is crowded with local and foreign visitors during Thadingyut holidays.
New school facility handed over to Department of Education
14/10/19
A ceremony to hand over a new school facility to the Department of Education was held in Inpinsan Village, Kyaukpadaung Township on 13 October.
