DRD-sponsored motorcycle repair course concludes in Kani

With a view to creating job opportunities for rural people, the Department of Rural Development (DRD) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation conducted a motorcycle repair course in Kani Township, Sagaing Region.
Homalin Bridge set to open to traffic on Jan. 14
A Chindwin River crossing bridge in Homalin Township, Sagaing Region is scheduled to be open to public on 14 January, according to an official from the Bridge Department under the Ministry of Construction.
Over 900 households in Falankyin village enjoy electricity
installation of power lines and meter boxes were carried out in 22 villages which enjoyed electricity on 3 January.
DRD to implement rural water supply projects in Htilin
The DRD will construct a water treatment plant and a 500-gallon-capacity water tank in two villages while the tender winning company will dig a tube well and build a tank capable of storing 500-gallon of water.
Ground consecration ceremony held to build Lashio community center
A ground consecration ceremony to build a community center of the Information and Public Relations Department under the Ministry of Information was held at the construction site in Lashio, Northern Shan State this morning.
Paukkhoung Township to mark centenary of Laymyethna Pagoda 
The Buddha Pujaniya festival to mark centenary of the Laymyethna Pagoda will be held on a grand scale in Paukkhoung Township, Bago Region commencing 20 January in conjunction with conveyance of the Buddha tooth relic.
Storm victims in Ye Township get relief items
A ceremony to donate relief supplies to storm victims was held at Mon national school in Aukseik Village, Ye Township in Mon State this morning.