Myanmar, Japan hold third cherry tree planting ceremony to mark friendly ties

Jan 28,2019
U T Khun Myat, the Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw, along with dignitaries from Myanmar and Japan planted Japanese cherry trees in the compound of the Yangon Region Hluttaw yesterday.
Fire drill conducted in Myaungmya
Jan 27
A fire drill was held in front of Myoma Market in Myaungmya Township, Ayeyawady Region this morning.
Cash assistance presented to wife of fallen police officer in Magway
Jan 27
Senior police officials from the Myanmar Police Force in Magway presented cash assistance to the bereaved wife of a fallen police officer who was killed in an ambush by Arakan Army (AA) on 4 January.
Nantmyitkha Bridge slated for completion by 31 March
Jan 27
The main structure of the bridge was built with Ks. 2,310 million and Ks. 840 million is being spent on construction of an approach and retaining walls. Construction of the project began on 20 February 2017 and the first phase was completed on 28 May 2018. The second phase of the bridge is slated for completion on 31 March this year.
Magway regional chief minister attends handover of govt. staff housing in Yenangyoung
Jan 27
Magway Regional Chief Minister Dr. Aung Moe Nyo attended a ceremony to hand over a government’s staff housing in Yenangyoung Township, Magway Region yesterday.
Union Minister Thura U Aung Ko visits Tipitakadhara examination
Jan 27
Union Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture Thura U Aung Ko and officials paid homage to patron Sayadaws, examiner Sayadaws and Sanghas sitting for the 71st Tipitakadhara Tipitaka Kovida selection examination held at Maha Pathana Cave, Kaba Aye Hill, Mayangon Township, Yangon, yesterday afternoon.
70th Republic Day of India celebrated
Jan 27
A ceremony to celebrate the 70th Republic Day of India was held at the residence of the Indian ambassador in Yangon yesterday evening and was attended by Union Minister for the Office of the State Counsellor U Kyaw Tint Swe and wife Daw May Yin Tun.