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Visitors flock to caves across Kayin State after matriculation exams
17/03/19
Kayin State, with its many natural landscapes, saw an increase in visitors from home and abroad following the end of nationwide matriculation examinations, said a tourist police officer.
Anti-Corruption Commission opens branch office in Yangon
17/03/19
The opening ceremony of the branch office of the Anti-Corruption Commission was held yesterday morning, at No. 62/A, Golden Valley Road, Bahan Township, Yangon Region. At the event, Union Minister for Construction U Han Zaw, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Commission U Aung Kyi and Yangon Region Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the new office.
Union Minister U Win Khaing attends opening ceremony of 225 Megawatt Natural Gas power Plant in Myingyan
17/03/19
Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing attended the opening ceremony of a 225 Megawatt Natural Gas Power Plant, yesterday, which was held at the power plant near the Myingyan Steel Factory, Myingyan Township, Myingyan District, and Mandalay Region. The 225 Megawatt Natural Gas power Plant was built by Sembcorp Power Myanmar Co.Ltd.
Sixth day of 56th Gems Emporium continues in Nay Pyi Taw
17/03/19
The 56th Gems Emporium continued its sixth day at Mani Yadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday and sold a total of 858 jade lots under the open tender system.
Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun inspects status of printing school text books
17/03/19
Deputy Minister for Information U Aung Hla Tun visited the printing businesses in Mandalay that had won the tender to print school text books for the Academic Year 2019-2020 and inspected the status of the printing works.
State Central Working Committee of Sangha of All Orders holds first meeting
17/03/19
Eighth State Central Working Committee of the Sangha of All Orders held its first meeting at the Maha Pathana Cave on Thirimingala KabaAye Hill in Yangon yesterday.
Coach Myo Min Tun to manage Myanmar team in FIFA friendlies
17/03/19
FORMER Myanmar football star and current Yangon United head coach Myo Min Tun has been nominated to be the Myanmar national team’s caretaker coach for the upcoming FIFA international friendly matches, including the match against Chinese Taipei.
Young Lions take victory with win over Chin Land FC
17/03/19
THE Yangon United U-21 team, also known as the Young Lions, were victorious over newcomer Chin Land U-21 FC with a score of 4-1 at Padonmar Stadium in Yangon yesterday.
Mine risk education in Myanmar: When knowledge is power
17/03/19
THE suffering caused by anti- personnel mines is horrific. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, a victim who survives an anti-personnel mine blast typically requires amputation, multiple operations and prolonged physical rehabilitation, and often suffers permanent disability, with serious social, psychological and economic implications. Fortunately, 164 States have joined the Mine Ban Convention, which establishes a comprehensive ban on these weapons.
