Saying no to drugs, yes to peace

May 20,2019
Narcotic drugs are a blight on the human race. We can clearly see the problems they are causing in Myanmar, as our societies are forced to face their negative consequences. Some of the modern elements threatening our stability and rule of law are heroin, cannabis and alcohol. These drugs cause problems for families, as well as society.
Mango growers face hurdles posed by higher prices for inputs
May 20
Mango growers in Sagaing Region are now facing hurdles posed by an increase in prices for various inputs, such as fertilizer, insecticide and farming equipment.
Solo cyclist completes over 2,500 mile-trip for alomost five months
May 20
A cyclist from Myanmar has arrived at Bayintnaung Cape in Kawthoung, the southernmost town of the country via outlying Town of Putao, on Saturday afternoon, May 18.
Nay Pyi Taw observes International Museum Day
May 20
Nay Pyi Taw hosted the International Museum Day (IMD), with its global theme “Museums as Culture Hubs; the Future of Tradition” yesterday morning.
Implementation status of UEHRD activities discussed
May 20
Union Enterprise for Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Development in Rakhine (UEHRD) held a work coordination meeting at the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre (NRPC) in Yangon yesterday morning.
Union Minister promises housing for Rakhine IDPs before monsoon
May 20
A high level meeting on locating the internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Rakhine State in safe housing before the arrival of monsoons was held yesterday in Sittway, the state’s capital.
Deputy Information Minister inspects MoI staff housing in Nay Pyi Taw
May 20
U Aung Hla Tun, the Deputy Minister for Information, inspected the healthy and happy living conditions of Ministry of Information staff at their housing yesterday. The Deputy Minister looked around Thazin 1, Thazin 3, Thazing 6 and Thapyay 3 of Gant Gaw Housing, the directors’ residences, 1,000 acres, Bu Kwe Housing (men’s), Kha Yay Housing and Thapyay Taung (men’s and women’s).