Oct 21, 2021
A total of 9,000 oil lamps were offered to Shwesigon Pagoda, which is located in the Bagan-NyaungU Archaeological Zone on the evening of 20 October (Fullmoon of Thadingyut Lighting Festival or Abhidhamma Day).
Oct 21, 2021
THE people across the nation travelled to Chaungtha beach in Pathein District of Ayeyawady Region during the Thadingyut festival.
Oct 21, 2021
UNION Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn attended the Consecration Ceremony of the Buddha Images and Mahabodhi tree in the Myanma Radio and Television (MRTV) in Nay Pyi Taw-Tatkon yesterday morning.
Oct 21, 2021
PAGODAS in Yangon, including the Great Shwe dagon Pagoda, Maha Wizaya Pagoda, Botahtaung Pagoda, Thiri Mingala Gaba Aye Pagoda, Shwe Phone Pwint Pagoda, historically-renowned Aparazita Sandawshin Kyaikwyne Pagoda, Nga Htet Gyi Pagoda, Chauk Htet Gyi Pagoda, and Waradahtar Dartuzaytiya Swetawmyat Pagoda, are alive with pilgrims celebrating Thadingyut festival.
Oct 20, 2021
THE exports of butter bean exceeded 45,225 tonnes in the financial year 2020-2021, generating a revenue of US$25.678 million, as per the Ministry of Commerce’s data.
Oct 20, 2021
THE torrential rainfall hit Bagan Ancient Cultural Zone of NyaungU Township, Mandalay Region on 17 and 18 October, resulting in damages to some temples, NyaungU District Administration Body stated. The 43.5 feet long wall with 6 inches thick bricks in the northwest of Saytanagyi Pagoda (Temple No 987) collapsed at 3 pm on 17 October. Temple No 2002 located in Taungbi village of NyaungU Township were also damaged slightly at 5:30 pm, according to the Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Bagan Branch).
Oct 20, 2021
TO commemorate the occasion of the traditional Thadingyut Festival and to build a new, peaceful, modern, and disciplined democracy, the Government released prisoners from prisons and detention centres in various regions and states for the benefit of the prisoners and the peace of the people.
Oct 20, 2021
THE State Administration Council has closed the criminal cases of 4,320 people involved in the riots and ordered the release of 384 defendants by Order No. 187/2021 in Mandalay yesterday.
Oct 20, 2021
THE State Administration Council declared an amnesty to those arrested or detained for their involvement in riots due to various reasons and a total of 647 detainees/ prisoners were released on 18 October and 400 more (315 males, 85 females) were released yesterday morning.
Oct 20, 2021
THE Ministry of Commerce is making efforts to ensure people have access to the essential medical supplies that are critical to the COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment activities, including liquid oxygen and oxygen cylinders, by arranging continuous importation through trading posts, international airport and seaports with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).