Jul 02, 2024
DUE to heavy rains in the upper reaches of the Maykha and Malikha rivers in northern Myanmar, the water level of the Ayeyawady River began rising on the morning of 30 June. By 1 July, the water level in Myitkyina had exceeded 1,368 centimetres. In response, Tatmadaw personnel, police, fire brigades, and local social aid organisations are conducting rapid search and rescue operations.
Jul 02, 2024
THE Myanmar delegation led by U Khin Maung Yi, Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, left for Yanqi, People’s Republic of China, yesterday to attend the fourth China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation.
Jul 02, 2024
AT the invitation of Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation Chairman Mr Valery D Zorkin, the delegation led by Chairman of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Union U Aung Zaw Thein attended the International Conference and the 12th International Legal Forum (XII St Petersburg International Legal Forum) held from 26 to 28 June under the title “Protection of Rights and Constitutional Supervision” in St Petersburg, Russia, and returned to Yangon by air on 30 June.
Jul 02, 2024
THE Myanmar Women’s Contemporary Costume Show and Variety Dance was staged at the Myanmar International Convention Centre II (MICC II) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon, with the attendance of Honorary Patron of the Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, who is the wife of the Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister.
Jul 02, 2024
MORE than 900,000 local and foreign travellers paid visits to Mon State from January to March 2024, an increase of 61 per cent more than the same period of last year.
Jul 02, 2024
(Issued at 16:30 hrs MST on 1-7-2024) Flood condition of Chindwin River ACCORDING to the 14:30 hrs MST observation today, the water level of the Chindwin River at Hkamti has exceeded by about three inches (eight centimetres) above its danger level. It may continue to rise from the present water level by about four feet during the next one day and may remain above its danger level.
Jul 02, 2024
1 July 2024 ACCORDING to the review of the ministries concerned regarding the application of the Arakan National Party for the right to continue as a political party and registration under Section 25 of the Political Parties Registration Law, the Union Election Commission found that the party is contrary to the stipulations in Section 7 of the Political Parties Registration Law. The UEC cancelled the application of the party in accordance with the decision of the Union Election Commission Plenary Meeting 11/2024 under the Political Parties Registration Rules (g) on 1 July.
Jul 02, 2024
MYANMAR Rice Federation notified on 30 June that premium rice Pawsan and Myanmar white rice Aemahta could be purchased at reference prices under the Good Rice and Good Price Programme in three big cities beyond the capital, Nay Pyi Taw.
Jul 02, 2024
BURMESE roofed turtle (Batagur trivittata), which can be found only in Myanmar, inhabits in the Chindwin River near Linpha Village in Khamti Township, Sagaing Region, and over 1,000 turtles are under protection. Myanmar has over 1,000 roofed turtles across the nation. They are conserved under a caging system in the Chindwin River, and over 200 turtles are released every year. During the third week of June, 25 male roofed turtles and 25 female roofed turtles were released into Chindwin River for the sixth time.
Jul 01, 2024
TO combat illegal trade, an inspection team led by the Yangon Region Illegal Trade Eradication Special Task Force, under the directive of the Illegal Trade Eradication Steering Committee, conducted inspection on 27 June. The target location was Warehouse No 231/B in Industrial Zone 2 of Hlinethaya (Eastern) township, situated on Myataung Wungyee U Hmo Road. Authorities seized 600 kilogrammes of Ultra Mild Cream Natural Moisturizer, valued at approximately K4 million, due to a lack of proper documentation. Legal action is being taken according to customs procedures.