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Union-Attorney General attends Singapore Convention on Mediation
12/08/19
U Tun Tun Oo, Union-Attorney General, attended the signing ceremony and conference of Singapore Convention on Mediation from 6 to 9 August.
Kayin community in Nyaungdon holds white thread tying festival
12/08/19
The traditional Kayin white thread tying festival was celebrated at Nyaungdon City Hall in Maubin District, Ayeyawady Region, yesterday morning.
Humanitarian aid reaches to flood stricken Taninthayi villages
12/08/19
Heavy rains in Myeik District, Taninthayi Region, on 10 August caused floods and landslides that uprooted trees and damaged houses and a creek bridge.
Pipelines constructed to distribute 3mln gallons of water to Thakayta, Dawbon
12/08/19
Construction of pipelines are underway from Lagwunpyin water storage facility to Thakayta and Dawbon townships, Yangon Region.
Rattan, bamboo SMEs need financial assistance to reach more external markets
12/08/19
Rattan and bamboo SMEs are facing financial constraints in efforts to reach more external markets, said a rattan and bamboo maker, adding that at present, some producers are relying solely on the domestic market — providing hampers for City Mart Holdings and furniture to local markets.
Pigeon peas exports touch 56,000 tons in Jan-July
12/08/19
Myanmar exported more than 56,000 tons of pigeon peas in the seven months from January to July, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Death toll in Paung landslide rises to 53
12/08/19
The death toll in the landslide that struck Paung, Mon State, rose to 53 yesterday, with the number of persons rescued in the disaster reaching 47, according to the Paung Township Fire Services Department.
Swollen Taninthayi River forces over 30 schools to close
12/08/19
11 August
The Taninthayi River that surged over its bank in Myeik, Taninthayi Region, after torrential rain has flooded low-lying areas and forced 36 schools to close for the safety of the school children. The river exceeded its danger mark by 11 inches. The danger mark of the river is 24 feet.
Help flood victims with empathy and benevolence
12/08/19
There has been loss to life and property and disruption of transport services in some areas in Mon State in the southern part of Myanmar on account of torrential rains, which have triggered floods and landslides in the area.
Khakaborazi National Park stands out as ASEAN Heritage Park
12/08/19
12 August
Perfectly fitting in faultless and flawless environment, Khakaborazi National Park and Phon Kan Razi Wildlife Sanctuary are situated in the northern Myanmar state of Kachin in an outlying sub-range of the Greater Himalayan mountain system.
