In his opening address, the President said the World Environment Day, on 5 June 2019 is the most important day for highlighting environmental conservation around the world.
Altogether 22 illegal migrant workers—17 men and five women, who were arrested for residing in Thailand illegally were handed over by Thai authorities to Myanmar counterparts at No.2 Myanmar-Thai Friendship Bridge in Tachilek, Shan State yesterday.
With a view to creating job opportunities for rural people, the Department of Rural Development organized a sewing course at Dhamayone in Kadokseik Village, Munaung Township, Rakhine State this morning.
Public talks titled “Rural Development” were conducted by Information and Public Relations Department in Lakkabya village, Yinmarbin Township, Sagaing Region this morning.
A collective tree planting ceremony to mark the World Environment Day for 2019 was held in Kanthayar Village, KhinU Township in Sagaing Region this morning.
A ceremony to present paddy seeds for poppy substitution to farmers was held at the meeting room of the Department of Agriculture in Pekhon Township, Southern Shan State on 4 June.
Two retaining walls are being built at separate locations along the Nantyin Creek in Mohnyin Township, Kachin State in order to solve the problem of riverbank erosion, according to the in-charge of the construction company.