5,000 acres of advanced mechanized farmland to be reclaimed in Shwebo District

Approximately 5,000 acres of advanced mechanized farmland will be reclaimed in Swebo District, Sagaing Region during six year period from 2019 to 2025, according to a source from the Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department.
Train derailment near Mogaung railway station
A cargo train bound for Myitkyina, Kachin State capital from Mandalay was derailed at milepost No. 672/15 and milepost No. 672/16 between Taungni and Hsarhmaw railway stations at about 5 p.m. on 25 July.
Slight earthquake jolts MogaungTownship
No immediate reports of damages or casualties were reported following a slight earthquake which was recorded this morning, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) announced.
Rising water level of Ayeyawady River force 13 schools in Salin to close temporarily
Some schools in the villages in Salin Township, Magway Region along the Ayeyawady River have been submerged by floodwaters.
Another 13 schools closed due to floodwater
Floodwater from Ayeyarwady river forced another 13 schools in 13 villages along the riverbank to temporarily close starting from today in Salin Township,
Collective tree planting event held
A collective tree planting event was organized by local people and the township Forest Department in Ywathar Gone village in Pwintphyu Township, Magway region yesterday afternoon.
Old veterans receive cash assistance
Myanmar War Veterans Association ( Central) provided old veterans aged over 75 with cash assistance in the township veterans office in Dala township, Ayeyarwady region yesterday morning.