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Union Minister Dr Pe Myint receives British Ambassador

Local

23/08/19

Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint received a delegation led by British Ambassador Mr Dan Chugg at his office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

Aid provided to people displaced by armed conflicts in Rakhine State

Local

23/08/19

For fulfilling the necessities of IDPs and locals displaced by armed conflicts in Rakhine State, Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement held a ceremony to hand over aids to Rakhine State Government in Sittway yesterday.

Myanmar ready for repatriation, but no returnees yet

Local

23/08/19

Myanmar has made preparations to receive displaced persons from Rakhine, who are currently residing in Bangladesh, as part of a bilateral agreement with the neighbouring country, but, there have been no returnees yet.

First Myanmar-Korea Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition opens

Local

23/08/19

An exhibition featuring outdoor sculptures, a collaborative effort between Myanmar and Korean painting and sculpture experts, opened yesterday in Yangon.

Oil refineries turn to firewood as power rates climb

Local

23/08/19

Due to the increase in electricity charges, most oil refineries in Kyaukka, Monywa are switching to firewood, according to the owner of an oil refining kiln.

Over 1,200 tons of rubber exported through border from 3 to 9 Aug

Business

23/08/19

Myanmar exported 1,200 tons of rubber, worth US$1.47 million, to neighbouring China and Thailand through the border checkpoints between 3 and 9 August, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

Ramp up battle against TB

Editorial

23/08/19

SOUTH East Asia is the region most affected by tuberculosis in the world, and there are serious social, political, and economic repercussions from the high incidence of the life-threatening disease.

Public awareness campaign on human trafficking heightened in Kawthong

Local

22/08/19

Public awareness campaign on prevention of human trafficking, organized by Kawthoung Information and Public Relations Department, was conducted at the hall of the district Sports yesterday. 

BEPS upgraded to Basic Education Middle School in Meiktila Tsp.

Education

22/08/19

A ceremony to upgrade Basic Education Middle School was held at BEMS in Kantha village, Meiktila Township yesterday.

Wooden bridge in Mindon Tsp. eroded by torrential downpours

Local

22/08/19

Torrential downpours hit Mindon Township, Thayat District, Magway Region starting from 4 pm yesterday. Consequently, a wooden bridge was destroyed by erosion of swollen creek.