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Freshwater striped catfish must not be bred on large scale at present: MFF

Business

28/06/19

Local fish farmers must not breed freshwater striped catfish on a large scale at present due to obstacles in legally exporting the species to China, according to the Myanmar Fisheries Federation.

There will be no excuse on drug matters

Editorial

28/06/19

The dramatic increase in the production and seizure of drugs in Myanmar is evidence that drug abuse has become the epidemic of our time. But, concerted efforts on the part of the authorities give us reason to hope that the problem of drugs will be eliminated in the future.

The Wildfire of Hate Speech

Feature

28/06/19

A menacing wave of intolerance and hate-based violence is targeting worshippers of many faiths across the globe. Sadly – and disturbingly – such vicious incidents are becoming all too familiar.

Prioritizing to keep a school and its environs clean

Feature

28/06/19

Basic education schools across the country have opened since 1 June. After the calm of summer holidays in schools, the schools have become bustling with teachers, parents and students.

Poverty Assessment based on Myanmar Living Condition Survey introduced

Local

28/06/19

Poverty Assessment based on data of Myanmar Living Condition Survey (2017) was introduced at Thigaha Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw at 9 am.

State Counsellor launches first phase of solar power project in Minbu

Local

28/06/19

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi inaugurated the first phase of a solar power plant project in Minbu yesterday, adding 40MW of power generated by the plant’s first phase to the national grid.

7th Myanmar Music Day marked in Mandalay

Local

27/06/19

Organized by Myanmar Music Association (Mandalay), a ceremony to mark the 7th Myanmar Music Day was held in Success hotel in Mandalay this morning, with an opening speech by Dr. Hla Khaing, chairman of the association.

Foreign visitors to Mandalay Region on the rise

Culture & Travel

27/06/19

By Kyaw Htike Soe

The number of foreign visitors to Mandalay Region totaled 241,559 in the first four months of this year, with China being the biggest source of visitors, according to the statistics from the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (DOHT) under the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.

Public talks on scourge of drugs conducted in Than Tlang

Local

27/06/19

With the aim of raising awareness among youths  of the scourge and disadvantages of drugs , public talks titled “Youth and Scourge of Narcotic Drugs” were conducted at B.E.H.S-1 in the town of Than Tlang, Chin State yesterday.

Books, stationeries donated in Kyaukpadaung Tsp.

Local

27/06/19

A ceremony to donate books and stationeries to students was held at Sub-B.E.P.S in Myoma (South) Ward, Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Region this morning.