Aug 06, 2026
A ceremony to warmly welcome back the triumphant frontline Tatmadaw members who courageously served their duties was held at the local battalion in Mongnai, Shan State (south), yesterday.
Aug 06, 2026
Heavy rain and riverbank erosion triggered flooding across Laymyethna Township in Ayeyawady Region, inundating 106 villages and prompting ongoing rescue and relief operations, authorities said.
Aug 06, 2026
During natural disasters and emergencies, vulnerable groups such as children, women, the elderly and persons with disabilities face greater challenges. It is necessary to shift from a general approach that provides equal assistance to everyone toward a gender-responsive approach that carefully analyzes and addresses needs based on gender differences when carrying out emergency response and recovery activities, according to the workshop on gender considerations in emergencies and recovery efforts.
Aug 06, 2026
Vice-President U Nyo Saw delivered an address at a meeting on the repair of the embankment breach, relief and rescue efforts, and rehabilitation activities in connection with overflow of water caused by the subsidence of the embankment due to water flowing through a breach in the sandbar beneath the Ngawun Embankment in Laymyethna Township at the Ayeyawady Region Government Office in Pathein yesterday afternoon.
Aug 06, 2026
President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing received a delegation led by Cardinal Charles Bo, Chair of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar, at the Presidential Palace Reception Hall yesterday morning.
Aug 05, 2026
Cash rewards totalling more than K104.9 million and certificates of recognition were presented to individuals who donated a total of 1,173 ancient artefacts, including items dating from the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Pyu period, Konbaung period, Waithali period and MraukU period. The donated artefacts included fragments of gold floral ornaments, silver coins, stone rings, stone beads, bronze weights, bronze bells, bronze alloy plates and pottery.
Aug 05, 2026
Authorities inspected public services in Tonzang Township, including healthcare facilities, schools and electricity distribution, as part of efforts to support local development and recovery activities.
Aug 05, 2026
Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Hsan Oo attended the first central committee meeting of the Myanma Gems Emporium at the Maniyadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday, together with committee members and officials from the Myanmar Gems and Jewellery Entrepreneurs Association (MGJEA).
Aug 05, 2026
Heavy rainfall and riverbank erosion on the night of 30 July caused a breach in the Ngawun River embankment in Laymyethna Township, Ayeyawady Region, resulting in flooding in five urban wards, major roads in the town and 57 surrounding villages.
Aug 05, 2026
The 47th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Drug Matters (ASOD) and related meetings were held in Thailand, focusing on regional cooperation in combating drug-related issues.