A ceremony to mark the 31st anniversary of the nationwide political uprising which happened in August 8, 1988 was held in front of the democracy stone pillar in Yankinthar park in the town of Bago, Bago region this morning.
The annual meeting of Parents and teachers was held in conjunction with awards ceremony at the meeting hall of Paukkaung Basic Education High School in the town of Paukkaung, Bago region yesterday afternoon.
A tree fell down over a house in the town of Yekyi, Pathein district, Ayeyarwady region yesterday afternoon, destroying the roof and the back part of the house.
THE Meteorology and Hydrology Department has issued a warning of flash floods and landslides, as heavy rainfall is expected over the next two days due to a low pressure buildup in the Bay of Bengal.
On account of heavy rain and high tide, the Kazan and Thitseint primary schools in Htantabin Township of northern Yangon District have been temporarily shut down, according to the Township Education Office.