Nationwide education system to be promoted through reforms
“Reforms towards a superior education system will be made through better policy and procedures,” said Union Minister for Education Dr Myo Thein Gyi at his meeting with the rector, the pro-rector, faculty members and students of Yandanabon University in Mandalay yesterday.
Hail damages roofs in village in Mogaung Township
Hailstones that fell with rain damaged the roofs of about 300 homes in Maran village in Mogaung Township, Kachin State, on the evening of 17 February, reported village administrator U Naw Lard. The roofs of some 300 homes in the village, which is made up of 605 houses, were damaged.
Sacred objects hoisted atop Lopyae Ayechantha Pagoda in Indakaw
The sacred umbrella or Shwehtidaw was hoisted atop the Lopyae Ayechantha Hsutaungpyae Pagoda in Indakaw Town, Bago Region, at a grand religious ceremony, yesterday morning.
Rural road put into service in Kani Township
The 1,245 ft. long, 12 ft. wide and 6 inch thick road was jointly built by the Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation and the Community-Centered Project at a cost of more than Ks. 11.94 million in total.
Two new lifts installed at west gate of Kyaikthanlan Pagoda
The new lifts were built with Ks. 75.4 million donated by Daw Kywe Kywe and family with a view to helping Buddhist pilgrims across the country pay homage to the historic pagoda conveniently.
Basic tailoring course concludes in Bhamo Township
The one-month vocational training course was attended by 25 people from five villages throughout the township.