THE global accumulation of waste continues to surge at an alarming rate, posing a significant threat to our planet’s health. However, this waste is not merely a problem; it holds potential as a valuable resource for reuse, recycling, and reproduction, playing a crucial role in reducing environmental pollution and bolstering conservation efforts.

E Vredenburg was born on 17th April 1870 and died in London on 12th March 1923 at the age of 53 years. He was the most senior member of the Geological Survey of India and educated at the Clermont University of France. After working for a short time as an Assistant Chemist in the Creusot Iron Works in France, he joined the Royal College of Science, London, where he took advanced courses in the various branches of Geology. He and Mr. Grimes were appointed Assistant Superintendents in the Geological Survey of India and joined the office in Calcutta, which at that time was situated in the old Museum building, on the 16th of October 1895. Both young officers were sent to Rewah for their camp season under Mr R D Oldham, where the party was greatly handicapped by a phenomenally unhealthy season.

IN the contemporary landscape, healthcare services, jointly administered by the government and private sectors, are geared towards enhancing the well-being of individuals across the nation, transcending barriers of race, religion, and language. The collaborative efforts aim to ensure comprehensive healthcare accessibility, employing diverse models such as free healthcare systems and cost-sharing mechanisms. This strategy aligns with the efficient budget allocation for the health sector, fostering cooperation with the populace to optimize the impact of healthcare initiatives.

ENFORCEMENT measures of traffic rules play a crucial role in preserving the lives of families navigating the roads, striving to prevent casualties in traffic accidents. It is imperative for all road users to comprehensively understand the primary objectives of traffic rules and adhere to them rigorously.

​​​​​​​THE Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs was held in Beijing on 27-28 December 2023. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the conference and delivered an important address. Xi Jinping presented a systematic review of the historic achievements and valuable experience of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era, gave a profound exposition on the international environment and historical mission of China’s external work on the new journey, and made comprehensive plans for China’s external work for the present and coming periods. I would like to introduce the conference to friends from all walks of life in Myanmar and share some views on promoting the development of China-Myanmar relations.

​​​​​​​THE Myanmar Buddhist society acknowledges three significant calamities: famine, war, and epidemic diseases, all of which profoundly impact living beings, particularly humans, and pose significant obstacles to social and economic progress. To some extent, complete avoidance remains elusive despite humans’ ability to mitigate the effects of these disasters. Various global catastrophes have adversely affected humanity, causing tragic social and economic development disruptions. Unfortunately, some nations have failed to learn crucial lessons from previous outbreaks, such as SARS, avian influenza, Zika, Ebola, and other highly infectious diseases. For countries grappling with the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to invest more in disease prevention, virus research, and swift response mechanisms.

The Civil Service Academy, Upper Myanmar (CSAUM) was founded on 7 February 1999 and is now 25 years old. It is situated in Zeepingyi village, PyinOoLwin Township, Mandalay Region. It is located on Mandalay-PyinOoLwin Road and is about 24 miles far from Mandalay. The area occupied by the CSAUM is 905.10 acres. There is the Yadanabon Cyber City in the East, Central Institute of Fire Bridge in the North and Northwest, the Police Officer Training Institute of Myanmar Police Force, Zeepingyi Village in the West and Paypin Village in the South and Southwest.

The Union government demonstrated its commitment to economic advancement by approving the transfer of K100 billion from the COVID-19 special loan fund to the State economic promotion fund in November 2023. This decision aligns with the fund’s objective of bolstering the economic sectors of both State-owned and private enterprises nationwide.

ENSURING safe and secure food production for public consumption has become a national imperative, aligning with the government’s vision of fostering prosperity and food security. Various authorities, departments, and organizations are actively promoting awareness among the public, emphasizing the importance of choosing and consuming safe and fresh foods to safeguard the nation’s food security.

Chin State is renowned for its stunning and enchanting beauty of hills, covered with evergreen and deciduous forest. Moreover, terrace farming showcases the awe-inspiring beauty of steep hills. The rich soil in those terrace farms allows the residents to execute organic farming of the elephant foot yam (Konjac). The abundant supply of Konjac in Chin State contributes to exports as an industrial crop.