10 missing as cargo ship sunk in Laputta Tsp

A total of ten workers went missing when a cargo ship carrying 25000 bags of cement for Thahtay Chaung hydro-power project in Thandwe township,
Ministry of State Counsellor’s Office holds its 3rd anniversary of establishment
The 3rd anniversary of the Ministry of State Counsellor’s Office was held at the National Reconciliation and Peace Center in Nay Pyi Taw at 6:30 pm yesterday.
Public talks on rural development held in Nwarhtogyi Tsp.
Public talks titled “rural development” were held at Mahadhamapala Beikman in Bayagyi Village, Nwarhtogyi Township, Myingyan District, Mandalay Region yesterday.
5,000 acres of advanced mechanized farmland to be reclaimed in Shwebo District
Approximately 5,000 acres of advanced mechanized farmland will be reclaimed in Swebo District, Sagaing Region during six year period from 2019 to 2025, according to a source from the Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department.
Another 13 schools closed due to floodwater
Floodwater from Ayeyarwady river forced another 13 schools in 13 villages along the riverbank to temporarily close starting from today in Salin Township,
Collective tree planting event held
A collective tree planting event was organized by local people and the township Forest Department in Ywathar Gone village in Pwintphyu Township, Magway region yesterday afternoon.
Old veterans receive cash assistance
Myanmar War Veterans Association ( Central) provided old veterans aged over 75 with cash assistance in the township veterans office in Dala township, Ayeyarwady region yesterday morning.