Electoral training course opens in Kamaing Town

A multiplier course on taking census and compiling voter’s list took place at Mya Sein Yaung Hall of the basic education high school in Kamaing Town, Kachin State yesterday morning.  
Monsoon tree-planting ceremony held in border town
The Forest Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation organized a collective tree planting ceremony in Mese. A border town in Kayah State this morning.
Some areas in MraukU submerged by floodwaters
Some residents who reside in low-lying areas in MraukU Township, Rakhine State are taking refuge at safer places to escape from floodwaters from the Laymyo River after the township witnessed incessant rains since 12 July.
Sub-power station, power transmission line under construction in Meiktila
A sub-power station plus an 18-mile long power transmission line are being constructed to distribute electricity to Nyaungmyint Villages and its 34 nearby villages, according to a source from the township electricity office manager.
Training course for Cub Scouting opens in Taunggyi
WITH  a  view  to  building  self-confidence and becoming adventure  lovers  with  help-ing spirits, the first training course for Cub Scouting was held  by  the  Myanmar  Scout  Association  in  cooperation  with  scout  trainers  from Singapore  and  Indonesia  at  the Brainworks TOTAL Inter-national  School  in  Taunggyi,  Shan State yesterday.
Researchers give talks on China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, Myanmar’s strategy
Center for Myanmar Affairs Studies has been holding discussion on international affairs at the headquarter of News and Periodicals Enterprise on Thein Phyu street in Yangon. In this week’s session, U Zaw Aung discussed China- Myanmar Economic Corridor and the change of Myanmar’s regional strategy.
Floods hit upper Myanmar as Ayeyawady River passes danger level
The Ayeyawady River passed the danger level on 12 July as river water flowed into low-lying areas in Myikyina, forcing over 10,000 residents to abandon their homes for temporary shelters yesterday.