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Rural bridge opens to traffic in Wundwin Township

Local

05/02/19

A rural bridge on an inter-village road in Wundwin Township, Mandalay Region was opened to traffic this morning.

Singaporeans visit Myanmar on their own motorcars

Culture & Travel

05/02/19

As this is open season in Myanmar and some restrictions were eased to attract more tourists to the country.

Weapons, communication devices seized from suspected arm smugglers in Namtsang

Crime

05/02/19

Security personnel confiscated one machine gun and one magazine from a motorist in a vehicle search in Namtsang Township, Shan State on 1 February; the Ministry of Home Affairs reported.

72nd anniversary of the Tai National Day being celebrated in Mohnyin

Ethnic Affairs

05/02/19

An opening ceremony of the 72nd anniversary of the Tai National Day was held at the township sport grounds in Mohnyin, Kachin State this morning.

80 Thai citizens detained for staying illegally in Myanmar

Crime

05/02/19

80 Thai citizens—47 men and 33 women—were detained for staying illegally at two guesthouses in Mongkan Village, Monghsat Township, Wa Special Region-2 in Eastern Shan State on 3 February.

Fire and evacuation drill held in Kalaw

Local

05/02/19

A fire and evacuation drill was held in front of the Myoma market in Kalaw Township, Southern Shan State yesterday morning.

MCDC to organize Horticultural competition

Local

05/02/19

The Mandalay Mayor’s Cup Horticultural competition will be held at Kandawgyi Garden in Mandalay from 10 to 16 February, according to a source from the parks and playgrounds division under the Mandalay City Development Committee.

Myanmar women’s national squad ready for Indian invitational football tournament 

Sport

05/02/19

A detailed fixture of the Hero Gold Cup Women’s Football Tournament was announced by the ALL India Football Federation on Monday. The Asian Lioness will compete with host India, Iran and Nepal in the football contest. 

Grounding breaking ceremony of BEMS (Branch) in Yinmabin District held 

Local

05/02/19

A groundbreaking ceremony of Basic Education Middle School (Branch) in Thapayyae village in Yinmabin District, Sagaing Region was held yesterday.

Pyin Oo Lwin to be defined as smoke free city soon

Local

05/02/19

To be a smoke free city, departmental offices will be focused as a first step, stores where cigarettes are available will be targeted as a second step, to be followed by schools as a third step.