Kayin New Year Day held in Pakkhaung

The 81st Anniversary Kayin New Year Day was held collectively by six Kayin villages at Khapaung village, Pakkaung Township in Bago Region yesterday morning.
New directorate of MOEA inaugurated in Ayeyawady Region
A ceremony to launch a new directorate of the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs in Ayeyawady region was organized at the new building in Ward-13, Pathein.
Elderly over 85 years in Pubbathiri receive social pension
A total of K 10320000 was provided to 344 elderly aged over 85 years, 
Thanakha saplings, teaching aids provided by Korea University
“The Thanakha saplings and teaching aid were provided with the intention of making environment green and pleasant and the development of all-round education”,
Agricultural technique disseminating center to be opened in Gangaw
At the center, special seeds of sesame, pigeon pea and other kinds of bean will be distributed to farmers and cultivated
Kalakote Island in Ye Tonwhsip hit-hard by storm
The storm flattened about 150 houses and three school buildings with 100 house roofs flipped over and trees and power poles knocked down. 
Victorious athletes honoured in Einme Township
A ceremony to honour victorious athletes who represented Einme Township in winning three trophies in the regional sports event was held at Shwe Nyilar Hall in the Basic Education High School-1 in Einme this morning.