11th Waso robe offering in Uppatasanti Pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw

A ceremony was held at Uppatasanti Pagoda, Nay Pyi Taw, yesterday morning for the 11th Waso robe offering and the successful conclusion of the 116th non-stop recitation of Pa Htan (Patthana).
National committee, UN agencies discuss preventing, responding to conflict-related sexual violence against women
The National Committee on Prevention and Response to Conflict- Related Sexual Violence against women and representatives of the UN agencies concerned held a third coordination meeting on the draft work plan of the committee.
Beginning of Buddhist Rains Retreat Waso observed in pagodas nationwide
The beginning of Waso, the three-month Buddhist Rains Retreat, was celebrated along with the Dhammacakka Day
Public awareness of human trafficking heightened in Myaungmya
Informative talks on prevention of human trafficking and child abuse was conducted at the community center of IPRD in Myaungmya, Ayeyawady Region this morning.
Relief items provided to flood victims in Naungmon Tsp.
A ceremony to donate cash and necessities to people whose home were damaged by flood was held in the Town of Naungmon, Puta O District, Kachin State yesterday.
Loans disbursed to implement emerald green projects in Myeik Tsp.
With the aim of boosting the income of local people and their socio-economic status, loans to implement emerald green projects were disbursed to farmers in Taungphila Village, Myeik Township, Taninthayi Region yesterday.
Painting competition marks 72nd Martyrs’ Day
In order to hail 72nd Martyrs’ Day, a painting contest was held at the community center of the township Information and Public Relations Department in Dimawso Township, Kaya state this morning.