Global Handwashing Day 2019: Focus on ”Clean Hands for All”

Oct 15,2019
Global Handwashing Day takes place on 15 October every year and is the Global Handwashing partnership’s and the worlds biggest platform for raising awareness about the importance of hand washing with soap as fundamental to good health and development.
Souvenir store in capital bursts in flames
Oct 15
A fire broke out at a souvenir shop in Nay Pyi Taw’s township market around 9:45 pm yesterday.
Hospital offering free cleft lip, palate surgery to 100 kids
Oct 15
The Victoria Health Support Foundation (VHSF), in collaboration with the Alliance for Smiles Organization from the United States of America, yesterday announced its plans to conduct free surgeries on over 100 children with cleft lip and palate at the Victoria Hospital in Yangon.
1.6 mln tons of pulses exported in previous fiscal
Oct 15
Although India’s policy change on the import of pulses has had a detrimental effect on the Myanmar beans and pulses market, more than 1.6 million tons of various pulses were shipped to foreign markets in the last fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Htamsan cave packed with pilgrims during Thadingyut holidays
Oct 15
The Htamsan cave in Hopong Township, Pa’O Self-administered zone, southern Shan State has attracted a large crowd of visitors, who are flocking to the spot with family and friends, during the Thadingyut holidays, which started on 11 October and end on 15 October.
Bagan-NyaungU filled with pilgrims on 4th day of Thadingyut holiday
Oct 15
As Bagan-NyaungU in Mandalay Region is home to important archaeological sites, a number of visitors thronged the area on the morning of 14 October, according to a resident from Bagan Town.
U Bein Bridge sees increased visitors during long holiday
Oct 15
The Thadingyut festival is accompanied by a set of holidays perfect for the general public to spend time with loved ones and travel to all places.