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Thailand urges ‘calibrated re-engagement’ with Myanmar Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called for a “calibrated re-engagement” strategy with Burma during a policy address at the Association of Southeast Asian Nat
Solar energy is a clean and inexhaustible source of renewable energy provided by the Earth to all humankind equally. If this energy can be harnessed effectively, it could generate and supply the electricity the country n
OFFICIALS from the Department of Rural Development (DRD) conducted a field inspection yesterday of the ongoing concrete road construction in Yebawhaung Village, Aunglan Township, Aunglan District, Magway Region. The proj
THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, held the third-round disbursement of the Mya Sein Yaung (Emerald Green) Village Project Revolving Fund through the Mobile Fin
THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, Bago Region, conducted a field inspection of the Emerald Green project activities being implemented in Letpantone Village, Th
AUTHORITIES arrested 41 Chinese nationals for illegally entering Myanmar in Tachilek Township, eastern Shan State, during operations targeting illegal border crossings linked to efforts to combat online scam operations.
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. Relevant officials of East Centr
A Bailey bridge was built for temporary use at the collapsed bridge on the road that connects Laymyethna, Aithapyu and Ngathaingchaung, and the public can use it starting from 5 August, said the Ayeyawady Region governme
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. Floodwaters entered five w
THE Ayeyawady Region government stated that food and assistance from donors for flood victims in Laymyethna Township, Hinthada District, have been collected at Pathein Sports Complex II and are being delivered to the pla
At the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, a Myanmar delegation led by President U Min Aung Hlaing departed from Nay Pyi Taw by special aircraft on the morning of August 6 for an official visit to
MORE than 20,000 flood-affected residents in Laymyethna Township, Ayeyawady Region, have received food supplies and cash assistance totalling over K143 million, according to the Office of the President. Flooding in Laymy
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
MYANMAR and Bangladesh discussed the potential development of a natural gas pipeline and energy trade between the two countries last Sunday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.,Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh
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 Information and Public Relations Department in Gyobingauk Township, Thayawady District, Bago Region, held a proverb relay contest yesterday at the Community Centre as part of its reading promotion programme, which wa
A total of 402 container vessels arrived at the Yangon Port in the past seven months (January-July) of 2026, the Myanma Port Authority announced. Yangon Port handled arrivals of 55 container vessels in July, 55 in June,
TIDDIM Township has opened 115 basic education schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, and 687 teachers are serving 13,062 students’ education. Deputy Minister for Border Affairs Maj-Gen Kyaw Swa Oo visited schools and
A total of 3,436 acres of sugarcane for sugar production and export, along with 511 acres of chewing cane, have been cultivated in Yangon Region, exceeding the original cultivation targets, according to the Yangon Region
Problems within society can be effectively resolved through dialogue and consultation based on democratic principles. He also expressed sincere gratitude, on behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar and all
President 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. Fir
According to the gauge at 4 o'clock in the evening of August 5th, the water level of the dam has reached 419.5 feet. Due to the 4.25 inches of rain in Mokot this morning, there is a lot of water entering the dam, and the
In the Monywa commodity market in Monywa city, Sagaing Region, demand for white wheat has increased in recent days, and trading is brisk, according to merchants and brokers from the Monywa commodity exchange. White wheat
Mandalay Region On the 5th of August, at the dam in Matara Township, At 4:00 p.m., the lake's full water level reached 419.5 feet, and the dam's strength is good, so there is no need to worry, according to the social net
It is necessary to conduct on-site inspections of the strength of embankments along the Ayeyawady and Ngawan rivers, systematically establish water defense measures, and set up a system to inform the public in case of an
In Le Myar Nar Township, Ayeyarwady Region, meter boxes from houses that have been flooded are being temporarily removed by staff from the Hankhata District and Le Myar Nar Township Electric Engineering Offices to ensure
The Head of State, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has requested religious leaders to continue providing support through religious teachings for the refinement of the people's thoughts and spirits, and for national recon
The Irrawaddy Times (child), August 5th Sagaing Division In the city of Kale, the elected government army According to local residents, a former governor who hunted and arrested young men for military service in cooperat
It is known that a 22-year-old young man from Ngathainchaung Town was swept away and died by the river current while going to distribute food packages to flood-affected people in Aittpu village, Letmeiknar Township, Ayey
The provisional government forces, while engaging in fierce ground battles with the Arakan Army (AA) by deploying land, naval, and air units, are suffering heavy casualties and are in a losing military position. As a res
Erawati Times August 5th
(August 5) Mizzima. The Arakan Army (AA) announced on the evening of August 5 that clashes between the Arakan Army (AA) and the military junta's troops are continuing fiercely in the border areas of Rakhine State and Aye
The United Nations has welcomed the meeting between Myanmar's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Monday. UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq tol
Regional unity and stability require the stability of neighboring countries, therefore, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged the ASEAN bloc on Tuesday to re-engage with Myanmar. Thailand has supported an approac
The National Unity Government (NUG) issued a statement yesterday, August 4, expressing its wholehearted welcome to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for visiting State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, w
Ayeyarwaddy Times August 5 It has been over a week since Le Myint Na Town was inundated due to the breach of the Ngwun River embankment exceeding 120 feet, and the water level continues to rise. Six surrounding villages