Land, crop compensation offered to farmers in Yedashe Township

A ceremony to present land compensation to farmers whose farmlands were confiscated when an approach to the Sittoung River crossing bridge on Yedashe-Kayinchaung Road was built at the office of General Administration Department in Yedashe Township, Bago Region.
Heavy rains force rural bridge to collapse in Taninthayi Township
An inter-village bridge in Banlaw Village-tract, Taninthayi Township which was built on a self-reliant basis was collapsed by incessant heavy downpours on 16 August.
Moderate earthquake hits near Thandwe
No reports of damages or casualties were reported following a moderate earthquake which was recorded at 9:54 am today, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).
Rural electrification being undertaken in Shwebo
A private firm named “Soe Moe Than Company” lunched distribution of electricity to twelve villages out of 16 villages since the second week of July.
School upgrading ceremony held in Pauk
A ceremony to upgrade a middle school to high school (branch) was held in conjunction with a literary talk at the school in Leloh Village, Pauk Township in Magway Region on 17 August.
Earthquake drill demonstrated in Loilem
The Fire Services Department conducted an earthquake drill in the University of Computer Studies in Loilem, Southern Shan State this morning.
Flood victims in Kawkareik Township furnished with cash, kind
Some social organizations and well-wishers across the country have been donating relief items to the flood victims in Kawkareik Township, Kayin State.