A ceremony to present gallantry medals and certificates to the persons performing duties at risk of life was held at the Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon, attended by Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Maha Thray Sithu Min Aung Hlaing, who delivered an address and awarded medals and certificates.

Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar, observed the 72nd Anniversary Independence Day 2020 State Flag hoisting and saluting ceremony in front of its City Hall yesterday morning.

President U Win Myint and First Lady Daw Cho Cho hosted a dinner in commemoration of the 72nd Anniversary of Independence Day in the front lawn of the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday evening.

With a view to improving job opportunity for rural people, Information and Public Relations Department and Daw Khin Kyaw Foundation will jointly organize a free basic computer course starting from January 7 in Kawhmu Township, Yangon Region.

In commemoration of the 72nd Independence Day which falls on 4 January, essay writing completion was conducted at the community center of Information and Public Relations Department in Shwedaung Township, Pyay District, Bago Region yesterday.

Police members from Muse Township intercepted a vehicle driven by Aung Oo for inspection in front of Namhpaw Bridge checkpoint near Talung Village, Muse Township on 1 January and seized 11700 stimulant tablets and heroin weighing 0.726 kilogram from him, according to the information released by Myanmar Police Force.