Flood victims evacuated to relief camp in Kyainn-Seikkyi Tsp.

Some houses in low-lying area in Kyainn-Seikkyi Township, Kayin State have been inundated by floodwaters from the Zami River as a consequence of heavy rains and they were evacuated to a temporary relief camp.
Bridge on Kyainn-Seikkyi-Phaya Thonesu Road submerged
A bridge on Kyainn-Seikkyi-Phaya Thonesu Road in Kyainn-Seikkyi Township, Kayin State has been inundated by floodwaters from the Zami River after the area was hit by severe rains.
Union Minister for Information meets Myanmar Cartoonists Association officials

4 August

Union Minister for Information inspects printing houses of PPD in Insein Tsp
Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint inspected the printing houses of the Printing and Publishing Department of the ministry in Aung San Ward in Insein Township yesterday.
Compensation for confiscated land in Yangon Region amounted to K200 bln

4 August

Two wild elephants caught in Hlegu
Two elephants, that came in to cashew plantation near mile post (16/5) on Yangon-Mandalay expressway in Hlegu, were caught with tranquilizer gun in the morning of 3 August.
3rd Myanmar Gems & Jewelry Day ceremony held in Nay Pyi Taw
A third Myanmar Gems and Jewelry Day ceremony was held at the Mani Yadanar Jade hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.