A ceremony to present gallantry medals and certificates to the persons performing duties at risk of life was held at the Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon, attended by Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Maha Thray Sithu Min Aung Hlaing, who delivered an address and awarded medals and certificates.

Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar, observed the 72nd Anniversary Independence Day 2020 State Flag hoisting and saluting ceremony in front of its City Hall yesterday morning.

President U Win Myint and First Lady Daw Cho Cho hosted a dinner in commemoration of the 72nd Anniversary of Independence Day in the front lawn of the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday evening.

Armed conflicts that displace local communities are enormous disasters for these people. Additionally, the landmines left by armed conflicts are another significant blow to civilians, even after the conflicts have ended.

With a view to improving job opportunity for rural people, Information and Public Relations Department and Daw Khin Kyaw Foundation will jointly organize a free basic computer course starting from January 7 in Kawhmu Township, Yangon Region.

Local authorities arrested a man along with drugs and a percussion lock firearm in a hut near Sinma Village in Kawlin Township, Sagaing Region yesterday.