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Myanmar to play opening match against Indonesia in AFF U-22 Championship 2019

Sport

17/02/19

The AFF U22 Championship 2019, a prominent football edition in ASEAN Region, will be hosted by Cambodia from 17 February to 1 March.

Two new lifts installed at west gate of Kyaikthanlan Pagoda

Local

17/02/19

The new lifts were built with Ks. 75.4 million donated by Daw Kywe Kywe and family with a view to helping Buddhist pilgrims across the country pay homage to the historic pagoda conveniently.

71st anniversary of Chin National Day to be celebrated in Haka

Ethnic Affairs

17/02/19

The 71st anniversary of Chin National Day will be celebrated on a grand scale at the Wammthu Maung Stadium in Haka City, Chin State on 20 February.

Rural road put into service in Kani Township

Local

17/02/19

The 1,245 ft. long, 12 ft. wide and 6 inch thick road was jointly built by the Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation and the Community-Centered Project at a cost of more than Ks. 11.94 million in total.

Negligence fire torches three houses in Htantabin Township

Crime

17/02/19

The fire is believed to have started from the ember in the kitchen of a house belonging to a woman named Daw Khin Win. The ember spread nearby dry wooden sticks, engulfing three wooden houses. The estimated loss of property due to the fire is about Ks. 1.55 million.

Trucks carrying illegal cattle seized in Yenangyoung Township

Crime

17/02/19

A local police station opened files for a lawsuit against the drivers and their colleagues who smuggled the cattle without permissions under Section 5 of the Important Commodities and Services Law.

Pregnant women, kids under 2 years old in Myawady Tsp provided with cash assistance

Local

17/02/19

A ceremony to present cash assistance to pregnant women and children under 2 years old was held at Thaungyin Hall in Myawady Township, Kayin State today.

Authorities arrange smooth traffic flow during shooting of film Line Walker – 2 in Yangon

Local

17/02/19

Authorities from the Traffic Rules Enforcement Committee, Traffic Police Force, in Yangon have ensured that traffic will flow smoothly while the film Line Walker-2 is being shot in Yangon.

Gauges installed at stations along Ayeyawady River

Local

17/02/19

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology is installing staff gauges at hydrological stations along the Ayeyawady River in 71 townships across the country to measure water depths.

Mandalay hosts Htamane festival to promote tourism

Culture & Travel

17/02/19

A traditional festival to celebrate the Myanmar delicacy Htamane began at the Maha Muni Pagoda in Mandalay yesterday, attracting local and foreign travellers.