Death toll in Paung landslide rises to 53

Aug 12,2019
The death toll in the landslide that struck Paung, Mon State, rose to 53 yesterday, with the number of persons rescued in the disaster reaching 47, according to the Paung Township Fire Services Department.
Pipelines constructed to distribute 3mln gallons of water to Thakayta, Dawbon
Aug 12
Construction of pipelines are underway from Lagwunpyin water storage facility to Thakayta and Dawbon townships, Yangon Region.
Humanitarian aid reaches to flood stricken Taninthayi villages
Aug 12
Heavy rains in Myeik District, Taninthayi Region, on 10 August caused floods and landslides that uprooted trees and damaged houses and a creek bridge.
Kayin community in Nyaungdon holds white thread tying festival
Aug 12
The traditional Kayin white thread tying festival was celebrated at Nyaungdon City Hall in Maubin District, Ayeyawady Region, yesterday morning.
Union-Attorney General attends Singapore Convention on Mediation
Aug 12
U Tun Tun Oo, Union-Attorney General, attended the signing ceremony and conference of Singapore Convention on Mediation from 6 to 9 August.
National Indoor Stadium (1) Thuwunna to be upgraded with Chinese aid
Aug 12
A ceremony to launch the refurbishment project for National Indoor Stadium (1), Thuwunna in Yangon with Chinese aid was held at the stadium yesterday.
Vice President U Henry Van Thio visits flood-hit Mon State, meets with victims
Aug 12
Vice President U Henry Van Thio visited flood-hit areas in Mon State yesterday to lend encouragement to rescue teams and provide aid to flood victims in Mawlamyine and Ye townships.