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Informative talk about human trafficking prevention, photo show conducted 

Local

26/08/19

Informative talk about prevention of the risks of human trafficking was held in conjunction of a photo show at the community center of the district Information and Public Relations Department in Kawthoung district, Taninthayi region yesterday afternoon. 

Fingerlings fish released into Ah-thot creek

Local

26/08/19

Yekyi township Fishery Department released 0.2 million fingerlings into Ah-thot creek in Yekyi township, Pathein district, Ayeyarwady region this morning. 

Essay, poem, painting competitions mark International Democracy Day

Education

26/08/19

In an attempt to hail International Democracy Day which falls on September 15, essay writing, poem reciting and painting competitions took place at a library of the township Information and Public Relations Department in Kyauktada Township, Yangon west district this morning. 

Kayin govt takes urgent action to get stranded vehicles off damaged road

Local

26/08/19

Floods have damaged some road sections to block the ways for cars on Hpa-an-Kawkareik-Myawady motorway in Kayin State. 

Tree planting ceremony held to mark 550th birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji 

Local

26/08/19

A tree planting ceremony to mark 550th birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism, held at Thatta Thattaha Pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. 

Yangon-Mandalay railway to be upgraded to cut travel time

Feature

26/08/19

THE Yangon-Mandalay Railway will be upgraded to ensure quick and smooth transportation, in keeping with the current pace of development in the country. At present, trains take 14 hours to travel from Yangon to Mandalay. After the upgrade, the travel time will be almost halved to 8 hours, according to reports. The upgrade project is scheduled to start on 1 October.

Govt to soon release rules for making buildings quake-resistant

Local

26/08/19

The Ministry of Construction is preparing to release bylaws for the construction of buildings as part of the push for disaster-resistant architecture in Myanmar.

14th World Dragon Boat Racing Championship: Myanmar wins one gold, one silver

Sport

26/08/19

MYANMAR won one gold and one silver medal in the 500-meter events at the 14th World Dragon Boat Racing Championship in Pattaya, Thailand, yesterday, the last day of the competition.

AFF Women’s Championship: Myanmar out of running for finals with 3-1 loss to Thailand

Sport

26/08/19

THE Myanmar national women’s football team have failed to make it to the finals of the AFF Women’s Championship 2019 after losing to host Thailand by 3-1 yesterday at the Institute of Physical Education (IPE) Stadium in Chonburi, Thailand.

Minimum Wages discussed in Myawady

Local

26/08/19

A coordination meeting on minimum wage was held at Thaung Yin Hall in Myawady Kayin State yesterday focusing on negotiating the minimum wage.