69th Anniversary of Independence Day events to be held in Maungtaw
Athletes receive training to take in sports contests on the 69th Independence Day in Maungtaw, Rakhine State. Photo: Ko Min A coordination meeting on organising funfairs to commorate the 69th...
View ArticleIED explodes in Punnagyun
An explosion occurred near milepost 160 on Yangon-Sittwe road on Sunday evening in Punnagyun. Acting on an information that an explosion happened near milepost 160 between Yoetayote village and Thetat...
View ArticleOne hand-made mine found in Minbya
Photo: State Counsellor’ Office Information Committee An improvised explosive device (IED) was found about three miles north of May Lwan village on Sunday afternoon in Minbya. The explosive device was...
View ArticleArts Show and Painting Competition to mark 69th Independence Day held in Taungoo
Students take part in the painting competition to mark the 69th Independence Day in Taungoo. Photo: Shwe Win (Pyay) A display of paintings and sculpture, plus a cartoon exhibition and painting...
View ArticlePawlangyi elephant camp attracting tourists
Tourists are observing elephants at Pawlangyi elephant camp. Photo: Myitmakha News Agency Pawlangyi elephants are catching the attention of tourists who prefer to observe the habitat of elephants, it...
View ArticleSpeaker U Win Myint inaugurates Civil Services Academy
Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Win Myint unveils the Civil Services Academy and a post-graduate diploma course No 1 in Phaunggyi, Hlegu Township. Photo: MNA Civil Services Academy and a post-graduate diploma...
View ArticleVP U Myint Swe attends inauguration ceremony of the Civil Service Academy
An opening ceremony of the Civil Service Academy at the Central Institute of Civil Service in Pyin Oo Lwin. Photo: MNA Vice President U Myint Swe was at the opening ceremony of the Civil Service...
View ArticleForeign Heads of State send felicitations to President U Htin Kyaw
The following are messages of felicitations from Foreign Heads of State / Government sent to President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Htin Kyaw, on the occasion of the 69th Anniversary...
View ArticleSpeaker U Win Myint receives Egyptian ambassador, Italy-Myanmar friendship...
Speaker U Win Myint holds talks with Egyptian ambassador Mr Khaled Mohamed Abdelrahman Abdesalam in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA U Win Myint, the Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw, separately received Mr Khaled...
View ArticleIndoor stadium being constructed in Maungtaw
The construction of indoor stadium in Maungtaw. Photo: Thiha Sithu A stadium is being constructed with regional government funds near the football playground in Maungtaw Township, Rakhine State. The...
View ArticleHome Affairs Ministry issues press release on police abuse in video clip
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a press release yesterday on its findings in the investigation into police abuse in a video clip posted online. In the press release, the Ministry of Home Affairs...
View ArticleNormal trade exports up by $390m, but border trade exports down by $80m
A file photo shows trucks run near 105-mile Muse border Trade Zone, northern Shan State. Photo: Phoe Khwar The value of exports through normal trade as of 23rd December is up by US$397.177 million,...
View ArticleState Counsellor addresses meeting on Rakhine State Stability
State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addresses meeting on stability and development of Rakhine State. Photo: MNA State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addressed the meeting on Stability and...
View ArticleState Counsellor entertains members of Italy-Myanmar Friendship Association...
State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi poses for photo together with members of the Italy-Myanmar Friendship Association. Photo: MNA Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor, entertained 38 members of the...
View ArticleInterim Report of the Investigation Commission on Maungtaw
Investigation Commission on Maungtaw released its Interim Report on 3 January, 2017. Following is the full text of the interim report Republic of the Union of Myanmar Investigation Commission on...
View ArticlePress release on killing civilians by violent attackers issued
Teacher U Than Tun receives treatment for injuries at Maungtaw Hospital.Photo: State Counsellor’s Office Information Committee The Information Committee of the State Counsellor’s Office issued a press...
View ArticleIndependence Day message from the president
The following is the translation of the message sent by President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Htin Kyaw on the occasion of the 69th Anniversary Independence Day.—Ed Esteemed national...
View ArticleDefence Services members honored with medals
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing greets bravery title winners and relatives of those who were conferred on posthumous titles by the Tatmadaw. Photo: MNA A ceremony to confer honorary medals and...
View ArticleMyeik archipelago region designated as community-based tourism site
Myeik archipelago in Taninthayi region a new tourist destination within the first six months of 2017. Photo: Supplied The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism will make the Myeik archipelago in Taninthayi...
View ArticleLow quality C&D graded jade to be sold in local currency
An emporium showcasing grade C and D jade of low quality will be held in March in Nay Pyi Taw, said an official from Myanmar Gems and Jewellery Entrepreneurs Association. “The jade will be sold in...
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