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It has been reported that the Mon State Government and the UN Resident Coordinator discussed plans for providing humanitarian assistance, implementing development projects, and improving the socio-economic life of the re
It is known that a steel-reinforced concrete two-story graduation ceremony hall is being constructed at Kyaukse University in Mandalay Region. On August 11, it is known that U Myo Myint, Deputy Minister of the Ministry o
Myanmar’s former ambassador to the United Kingdom stood trial in a London court on Wednesday, charged with trespassing at a diplomatic residence that he refused to leave after being sacked for opposing Myanmar’s milita
The junta’s attacks have complicated efforts to assist many of the more than 200,000 people affected by flooding in the region. The junta’s attacks are preventing displaced people from receiving food and medical supplies
August 12 Mizzima. – 155 civil society organizations from Myanmar, the region, and internationally have sent an open letter to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), urging it to stop being exploited by the
Photo – A school in Nanyun Township. In Nanyun Township, Naga Self-Administered Zone, Sagaing Region, over 40 out of 110 schools have been closed, causing children to lose their educational opportunities, the Eastern Nag
Magway Region Chief Minister U Tin Ko Ko attended the 2026 International Youth Day ceremony held at the Town Hall in Magway on August 12. At the ceremony, the Chief Minister stated that today's youth are invaluable human
The provisions of the Constitution (2008) of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, which state that "every citizen has the duty to undergo military training in accordance with the provisions of law and to perform militar
The 2026 International Youth Day ceremony took place at Myanmar International Convention Center-1 (MICC-1) in Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday. President U Min Aung Hlaing attended the ceremony and gave a speech, highlighting th
32nd Edition of Pakokku U OhnPe Literary, Library and Academic Awards were presented at a ceremony held on Wednesday. Union Minister for Information U Htein Lin attended the ceremony and made a speech. For this year, the
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has warned that water levels in several major rivers have risen above danger levels, with some expected to remain high over the next 24 hours. As of 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, wat
In Hpa-an Township, Karen State, due to heavy rainfall and the rising water level of the Salween River, the water level exceeded the warning level of 750 centimeters, reaching 835 centimeters at the measurement taken at
It has been reported that a proposal to accelerate stability and security in the Mandalay Region was only recorded by the Mandalay Region Parliament. Regarding this proposal, submitted by U Myo Kyaw, a regional parliamen
■ International Youth Day ceremony held in Taunggyi City ■ Chief Minister of Shan State speaks at International Youth Day ceremony about policy formulation and efforts for youth development The International Youth Day ce
■ International Youth Day ceremony held in Taunggyi City ■ Shan State Chief Minister spoke about policy formulation and efforts for youth development at the International Youth Day ceremony An International Youth Day cer
The Ministry of Health has been allocated K2.82 billion as funding for the 2026-2027 academic year for school nutrition, and further increases will be made, stated President U Min Aung Hlaing. President U Min Aung Hlaing
The number of patients admitted to hospitals due to diarrhea and vomiting has increased compared to before in some townships within the Yangon Region, according to social welfare organizations. The number of patients adm
Deworming at schools, providing iron tablets twice a week to middle and high school students, and providing nutrition at schools will be necessary to prevent anemia, said President U Min Aung Hlaing. President U Min Aung
It is reported that the Tharzi - Matila train route will be resumed from August 19 to September 1 during the Taung Pyone Festival period. As the 3rd regular session of the Mandalay Region Hluttaw has been convened since
It has been reported that a Myanmar traditional food contest and exhibition will be held for two days at the Mandalay Convention Center in Mandalay city. A press conference related to the upcoming festival was held on Au
(August 12) Mizzima. A ceremony to commemorate International Youth Day, observed today (August 12), was held in a location in Demoso Township, Karenni State, jointly organized by UTF comrades and youth, the SSNLO Youth A
Ward/village tract administrators who served in Mon State from 2021 to 2026 will be scrutinized and reappointed if they are deemed suitable to continue their duties, said Major General Kyaw Swar Myint, a member of the Mo
Photo – Flood situation in villages along the Mu River in Sagaing Region, seen on the evening of August 10. A low pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal could develop into a cyclonic storm, and rain is expected to co
Poe Tun (August 12) Mizzima. The family of a victim is worried about their safety after a 28-year-old man, accused of attempting to rape a 16-year-old girl in Nyaung Pin Gyi village, Thandwe Township, Rakhine State, was
Photo – Workers at the Spring Moon Garment Factory in Industrial Zone (4), Hlaing Tharyar Township, Yangon Region, have reached an agreement on four of the demands they collectively made, and a contract has been signed b
Photo – People are seen traveling by boat inside villages in Myingmu Township due to flooding. (August 12) Villages along the Moo River in Myingmu and Wetlet townships in Sagaing Region are submerged due to rising river
A coalition of 155 Myanmar, regional, and international civil society organizations (CSOs) issued a joint open letter to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Tuesday, condemning the humanitarian agency
Military regime spokesperson Khaing Khaing Soe has denied reports that women aged 18 to 27 are being forcibly drafted under the People’s Military Service Law, dismissing the claims as “false news” in a statement posted t
12 August 2026 The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) says the frequency and severity of war crimes and crimes against humanity have continued to increase since the military seized power in Myanmar, a
The National Unity Government (NUG) has sent a message of greetings for the 76th Karen Martyrs' Day, which falls today (August 12), and pledged to continue cooperating with ethnic brethren including the Karen National Un
A delegation led by U Htein Lin, Chairman of the National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA), paid a courtesy call on President U Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday afternoon at the Reception Hall of the President’s Office in Nay P
The opening ceremony of the 37th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment was held in Nay Pyi Taw on August 11, attended by Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Hsan Oo. At the ev
Union Minister for Industry and MSME Development Dr. Charlie Than addressed a workshop on August 11 to identify ways to develop industrial training schools. At the workshop, the Union Minister stated the need to moderniz
Domestically, kidney transplant surgeries are being regularly performed. The sixth and seventh kidney transplant surgeries were carried out at Nay Pyi Taw General Hospital (1000-bed) on August 5 and 6, 2026. The Union Mi
The Chairman of the Nay Pyi Taw Council, U Kan Myint Than, accompanied by responsible officials, inspected the floodwater intrusion situation caused by heavy rainfall in Nay Pyi Taw and the ongoing cleanliness and beauti
The Ayeyawady River water level near Pakokku has exceeded the warning level by about 2 feet as of today (August 12), and it is known that the river water may rise slightly further. The water level of the Ayeyawady River