A resident in Meiktila Township, Mandalay Region discovered six old shells which are believed to be from Japanese occupation period during WWII near a pond on 10 July.
A fire broke out at about 1:35 am today and destroyed the house of U Aung Zaw Win near Mong Nai-Maukme Road in Loi Myae Ward in Mong Nai, Linkhe District, Shan State (south).
The World Health Organization says more than 1,000 people have been killed in Libya since April as a result of the battle to control of the capital, Tripoli.
Sixty-three Muslims — 29 men and 34 women — and four crew members were arrested yesterday near a beach in Maungtaw, Rakhine State after their boat, which had run out of fuel on its way to Malaysia, was discovered by the border guard police.
Illegal teak logs and sawn timbers were seized in Manmaw forest reserve and Namhpe forest reserve in Indaw Township, Katha District, Sagaing Region yesterday.
Acting on a tip-off, police members led by Police Capt. Than Aung raided the house of Ma Nan Huam in Wamkan Village, Mese Township yesterday and seized a total of 745 stimulant tablets worth K 1.05 million in the house.
