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Buddha images of Eternal Peace Pagoda consecrated at Uppatasanti Pagoda
19/05/19
Two marble Buddha images, diamond bud, vane and golden umbrella crown that are meant for the Eternal Peace Pagoda were consecrated at the eastern entrance of the Uppatasanti Pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday along with a parittas reciting ceremony.
Devotees throng famous pagodas in Mandalay to observe Full Moon Day of Kason
19/05/19
Full Moon Day of Kason (the Buddha Day) is widely known as a day of religious significance for Buddhists around the world and which fell on 18th May 2019 this year. In commemoration of the holy event associated with the religion and traditions in Myanmar, the Buddhists observe the Buddha Day or the Full Moon Day of Kason every year. It is a day on which the Lord Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and passed away.
Deputy Minister U Soe Aung attends 6th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
19/05/19
Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, U Soe Aung, permanent representative of Myanmar to UN U Kyaw Moe Tun, Director general of Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, U Kyaw Moe Oo and official from department of disaster management attended Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction held from 13th to 17th May in Geneva, Switzerland.
MRF calls for government intervention to regulate rice market
19/05/19
The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) called for government intervention, including regulation with policy and laws, subsidies and exploration of markets, in a bid to promote the rights and benefits of farmers, according to a recent press release from MRF.
Urgency to boost export-oriented production through modern fish farming
19/05/19
While the nation is striving more for the development of fish and fishery production sector, the Department of Fisheries and the Myanmar Fisheries Federation (MFF) are trying their best as a means of earning foreign currencies annually through export.
Increased awareness a necessity to reduce Myanmar’s rate of cancer
19/05/19
19 May
Asia accounts for 60 per cent of the world’s population and half the global burden of cancer.
Seven Illegal migrant workers deported from Thailand
18/05/19
Tachilek 18 May
Altogether seven illegal migrant workers—five men and two women who were without proper documents were handed over by Thai authorities to Myanmar counterparts at No. 2 Myanmar-Thai Friendship Bridge in Tachilek, Shan State yesterday.
Free dental services provided in Kamma Tsp.
18/05/19
Free dental services were provided to local people in Kamma Township, Thayet District, Magway Region this morning.
Groundbreaking ceremony for construction of staff housing held in Minhla Tsp.
18/05/19
A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of medical staff housing in Ye-nan-ma Station Hospital in Minhla Township, Thayet District, Magway Region was held at the precinct of the hospital this morning.
