Onion growers in Kyaukse see lower profits in face of bumper harvest

With the fall in onion prices in the Kyaukse market of Mandalay Region this harvest season due to excess production, local growers said they are expecting lower profits.
Information and Public Relations Department: Marching forward hand in hand with the people
People’s education and knowledge level are the most important indicator showing development of a country. In other word, it is creating highly knowledgeable people and new educated generation.
Regional, state tourism offices issuing temporary business permits
The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism has decentralized the power to grant tourism licences to regional and state Directorates of Hotels and Tourism. The directorates are currently issuing temporary licences to tourism businesses. Permanent licences will be issued to businesses after tourism management committees are formed in each region and state, according to a directive from the ministry in Nay Pyi Taw.
Tatmadaw columns capture AA training grounds, camps; seize munitions in Lakkhar Village
Tatmadaw columns captured training grounds and camps of the AA group and also seized munitions belonging to the group last week, according to a statement from the military.
Vice President U Henry Van Thio, wife take part in Mandalay Thingyan festivities
Vice President U Henry Van Thio and his wife, Dr. Shwe Hlwan, participated in the Myanmar traditional Thingyan Festival yesterday.
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King Mindon and Bodh Gaya wayside royal rest house
According to 20 gold parchments which described a summary of Buddha’s sermon unearthed in Khinba Hill, Thiri Ksetra Old City, Theravada Buddhism was believed to be in Myanmar. After Pyu Era , Buddhism became more and more flourished during King Anawrahta’s reign inBagan.