Many ancient pagodas of the Inwa period in Yaysone Village, Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region are in a state of disrepair, and nearly 50 pagodas still need to be restored, according to residents.

All the elderly and young love applying Thanaka on their cheeks. There is no woman who does not like Thanaka.

A Himalayan Griffon vulture was captured in a yard of a resident in Myoma (1) Quarter, Peinzalote Town, Nyaunglebin Township, Bago Region (East) at around 10:30 am on 11 January, and the vulture had been looked after, said Ma Naw Bway Hpaw, a bird lover living in the town.

As the market demand of Myanmar orchids (Thazin flower) is declining due to the lack of ceremonial events amid COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial producers have opted for an online platform in selling the flowers.

Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe led the first ‘tabletop exercise’ on 12 January, with the discussion about preparations for the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination programme in Myanmar. At the meeting, the Union Minister explained the reason for this exercise which is crucial for any major programme in public healthcare. 

The number of tourists visiting Kimmon Chone beach in Thayetchaung Township in Taninthayi Region has been increasing since the very beginning of January.