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One dead, 5 injured in traffic accident in Nyaungdon

Crime

15/10/19

One woman was killed and five others injured after a trawlergy overturned in Nyaungdon Township, Ayeyawady Region.

Myanmar Tatmadaw delegation arrives back home from Japan

Local

15/10/19

Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who is leading a Myanmar Tatmadaw goodwill delegation in Japan went to the Myanmar Embassy and met with the staff of embassy and military attaché and their families on 13 October afternoon.

Mekong literary awards graced with dinner reception

Local

15/10/19

A dinner reception to honor the 10th Mekong River Literature Awards was held at Karaweik Palace, Yangon, on the evening of 13 October and Regional Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein was seen supporting the event.

Mandalay celebrates 20 years of aikido with int’l seminar

Local

15/10/19

An aikido seminar and international demonstration of the art was held at Mandalay’s Mandala Thiri multipurpose stadium yesterday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of aikido dojos in the former royal capital.

U Bein Bridge sees increased visitors during long holiday

Local

15/10/19

The Thadingyut festival is accompanied by a set of holidays perfect for the general public to spend time with loved ones and travel to all places.

Bagan-NyaungU filled with pilgrims on 4th day of Thadingyut holiday

Local

15/10/19

As Bagan-NyaungU in Mandalay Region is home to important archaeological sites, a number of visitors thronged the area on the morning of 14 October, according to a resident from Bagan Town.

Htamsan cave packed with pilgrims during Thadingyut holidays

Local

15/10/19

The Htamsan cave in Hopong Township, Pa’O Self-administered zone, southern Shan State has attracted a large crowd of visitors, who are flocking to the spot with family and friends, during the Thadingyut holidays, which started on 11 October and end on 15 October.

1.6 mln tons of pulses exported in previous fiscal

Business

15/10/19

Although India’s policy change on the import of pulses has had a detrimental effect on the Myanmar beans and pulses market, more than 1.6 million tons of various pulses were shipped to foreign markets in the last fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

Hospital offering free cleft lip, palate surgery to 100 kids

Local

15/10/19

The Victoria Health Support Foundation (VHSF), in collaboration with the Alliance for Smiles Organization from the United States of America, yesterday announced its plans to conduct free surgeries on over 100 children with cleft lip and palate at the Victoria Hospital in Yangon.

Fewer people visiting Bodhi Ta Htaung elephant camp during Thadingyut Holiday

Local

15/10/19

Although many people are visiting the Maha Bodhi Ta Htaung pagoda in Monywa Township, only a few people have come to the elephant camp during the Thadingyut holiday, according to an entrance ticket collector at the elephant camp gate.