Illegal migrant workers handed over 

Altogether 69 illegal migrant workers—63 men and 6 women, who were without proper documents were handed over by Thai authorities to their Myanmar counterparts.
Powerful winds damages six houses in Zalun Tsp.

Zalun 8 August

11438 acres of monsoon paddy fields in Shwekyin submerged by flood 
a total of 11438 acres of monsoon paddy fields of 2821 farmers were destroyed, according to the Township Agricultural Department.
Bago Chief Minister provides relief items to over 4,000 flood victims in Madauk
Bago regional chief minister U Win Thein and officials spoke words of encouragement to flood victims at a rescue camp opened at Tintaya monastery in Madauk, Nyaunglaybin Township-----------
Rural health care center launched in Myaungmya Tsp.
“Our organization has been donating health facilities to needy villages. Now, we have donated K 20 million worth of health facilities including medical equipment and furniture”.
Modified stoves to be distributed free of charge
using modified stoves can help reduce the consumption of firewood and prevent the deforestation.
Temporary land use certificates presented in Gangaw
A ceremony to present temporary land use certificates to farmers in Gangaw District was held at the hall of District General Administration Department this morning.