National Day of France celebrated in Yangon

A celebration to mark the National Day of France or Bastille Day was held at the Novotel Yangon Max in Yangon yesterday, with Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism U Ohn Maung and wife in attendance.
Union Minister inspects preparation for broadcasting Hluttaw meetings live
Union Minister for Information Dr. Pe Myint inspected the preparation for broadcasting Hluttaw meetings live through Hluttaw channels at the Pyidaungsu, Pyithu, and Amyotha Hluttaws yesterday.
Vice President U Henry Van Thio inspects Biluchaung Hydropower Plant 2 in Kayah State
Vice President U Henry Van Thio visited the Biluchaung Hydropower Plant 2 in Kayah State yesterday, and inspected the operations of generators and turbines, ...........
Electoral training course opens in Kamaing Town
A multiplier course on taking census and compiling voter’s list took place at Mya Sein Yaung Hall of the basic education high school in Kamaing Town, Kachin State yesterday morning.  
Monsoon tree-planting ceremony held in border town
The Forest Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation organized a collective tree planting ceremony in Mese. A border town in Kayah State this morning.
Some areas in MraukU submerged by floodwaters
Some residents who reside in low-lying areas in MraukU Township, Rakhine State are taking refuge at safer places to escape from floodwaters from the Laymyo River after the township witnessed incessant rains since 12 July.
Sub-power station, power transmission line under construction in Meiktila
A sub-power station plus an 18-mile long power transmission line are being constructed to distribute electricity to Nyaungmyint Villages and its 34 nearby villages, according to a source from the township electricity office manager.