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ALMS meals were donated to the venerable monks as a commemorative service to the martyrs of national independence at the City Hall of the Yangon City Development Committee yesterday. Chairman of the Central Committee on
DEVELOPMENT projects have been still underway in four Dagon Myothit townships as a part of special development zone outside Yangon, Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant told the Pyithu Hluttaw. He replied to the question raised by Pyithu Hluttaw MP Dr Shwe Pyi Soe from Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Constituency in Pyithu Hluttaw meeting on 17 July, “Is there any upgrade plan for Dagon Myothit district through the road connecting districts and a special economic zone plan in the district? ” The Union Minister responded that master plan for upgrading Yangon has been already written and according to it, four Dagon Myothit townships are located primarily in it. In addition, the implementation of the special development zone project has been continued according to different financial years and it also features housing projects that are being planned to build by the foreign investment, he said. Development projects will continue to be implemented in the four major townships for Yangon upgrade plan for Dagon Myothit (North), Dagon Myothit (South), Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) and Dagon Myothit (East), said the Union Minister. — TWA/ZS Four Dagon Myothit townships’ map.
A graduation ceremony for a Chinese culinary training course was held at the Yamonna Oo Hotel in Ngwehsaung, Ayeyawady Region, on 15 July. The training was organized under the supervision of the Ministry of Hotels, Touri
AFTER an offer was made to ethnic armed organizations to hold peace talks, the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee and Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF/TNLA) held a meeting at Shwe San Eain Hote
THE delegation led by Vice-President Nan Ni Ni Aye, who attended the 5th China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation held in Nyingchi (Linzhi), Xizang Autonomous Region, the People’s Republic of China
RELATIVES of Myanmar’s fallen independence leaders paid tribute at the 79th Martyrs’ Day ceremony at the Martyrs’ Mausoleum in Bahan Township, Yangon, calling for peace, national unity and continued efforts to build the
A flag-lowering and tribute ceremony was held at 7:30 am yesterday at the Secretariat Building, formerly known as the Ministers’ Office, on Theinbyu Road in Botahtaung Township, Yangon, where General Aung San and other n
THE Myitkyina International Education Forum (2026), featuring academics from various universities across ASEAN, China, India, Japan, and South Korea, will be held in November at Myitkyina University in Kachin State, acco
ON 19 July 2026 — the 79th Anniversary of Martyrs’ Day — monks, laypeople, and the general public visited the Bogyoke Aung San residence museum on Bogyoke Museum Road (formerly Tower Lane) in Bahan Township, Yangon. The
The Martyrs’ Mausoleum, the Bogyoke Aung San Museum, and the Ministers’ Office (Secretariat Building) were crowded with people who came to pay tribute and express their appreciation for the great contributions and sacrif
"We did not come to power by force to become the government of this country. We are the government with the support of the people. The day we know the country does not trust us, we will not stay, we will not cling, we will leave," said national leader General Aung San in a historic speech, which is as different as the sky and the earth when compared to the current political situation in Myanmar. The true people's soldier who would immediately step down if the country did not trust him, and the pseudo-military leaders who, even if completely rejected by the people today, seize power and rule by force with aerial bombardments, are as different as oil and water. The pseudo-government led by the coup leader has become so insane that it cannot let go of power after losing the support of the people. It has brazenly displayed a madness that it will continue to rule the country even with the last remaining person, if there are no supporters. To cover up their bad image and prevent backlash and condemnation from the public, the military has openly used the speeches of General Aung San, the father of the army, who is respected by the entire nation, for propaganda. "It is most disgusting to see General's election speeches published daily in military-backed newspapers to threaten the people. Now, why are they stealing and destroying statues of General? " a political analyst criticized. Although coup leader Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power, cited "vote rigging and fraud" by the civilian government as an excuse for his illegal coup, he has consistently burned and destroyed the voter lists, ballots, and documents that could prove his claims. To prolong the unpopular system of governance, the military has extended its term of power every six months under the guise of "extending the interim administrative term." The military leader Min Aung Hlaing, after forming various organizations such as the State Administration Council and the Election Commission, not only remained in the chairmanship but also shamelessly took over the position of interim president of the country with a single notification of his reappointment. "Whether the people trust us or not is irrelevant. The main thing is to gain power. It's one path to Nirvana and one path to hell, just like General's path," said an analyst. Ultimately, to gain favor with the international community and ASEAN, the military created a fraudulent election by carrying out nationwide aerial bombardments, and forcibly held onto the titles of interim president, "State President" emerging from the fraudulent election, or acting president. Knowing that the people do not trust or want them at all, they labeled those who did not support them as "terrorists" and carried out blatant aerial killings. The military junta, which has a fascist nature, is considered by the people to be so shameless that it cannot even dare to attend the ceremony for the (79th) Martyrs' Day today to pay homage to the true martyrs who prioritized the welfare of the people. Furthermore, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of General Aung San and the leader of the people, who is always used by the military junta, cannot even be brought out among the people, and it has not even been proven that she is still alive today. These actions clearly show a deliberate attempt to erase the histories of General Aung San and his daughter from the hearts of the people. The military junta, which is trying to legitimize itself through sham elections without any popular support, is currently facing defeats on military fronts across the country. To prop up its collapsing fronts, the military is continuing its battles by targeting Myanmar's youth, conscripting them, and forcibly sending them to the front lines. According to analyses by Myanmar's political observers and civil society organizations, the military junta has no intention of relinquishing state power despite the lack of public trust, and is fighting battles relying solely on quantity (manpower) rather than quality for the sake of maintaining power. However, in these operations, the military personnel are facing mass deaths, injuries, desertions, and surrenders, and are in a state of significant military defeat. Unable to fight the ethnic armed organizations confronting them, the militarily weakened military junta attempted to force a ceasefire and halt arms supplies to resistance organizations influenced by China, with the support and influence of China. In order to achieve these ceasefire agreements, the military junta had to concede all the long-term interests of Myanmar and all the requirements demanded by China, as its own military and political efforts proved futile. On the other hand, the military junta is unable to defeat organizations like the Arakan Army (AA), which have grown militarily and politically strong without direct Chinese influence, and cannot compete with them politically either. Therefore, they are brazenly committing war crimes by targeting innocent civilians in the territories administered by the AA, as they have always done, by carrying out aerial bombardments and killings. Despite being detested and distrusted by the entire population, the military junta shows no intention of relinquishing its political, administrative, and power positions. The people are shocked and dismayed that even today, within this deeply entrenched military organization, there is not a single soldier who possesses the spirit of a soldier, the spirit of a man, empathy, or the ability to think and see like a human being. "It has come to the point where one has to ask, 'Is this a soldier?
AYEYARWADDY TIMES [Rakhine State] The military launched airstrikes on Myae town in Taungup Township, Rakhine State, with 500-pound bombs from the air three times today, Martyrs' Day, resulting in the deaths of five local
Ayeyarwaddy Region, July 19 Food, ammunition, and military supplies are being massively supplied to a fleet of the Provisional Government Army that will sail north along the Ayeyarwaddy River from the naval base in Thanl
A captain from the No. 58 Infantry Battalion, based in Waimaw, Kachin State, belonging to the SAC military, has fled from the battalion along with 18 firearms of various types, both short and long, and is currently missi
It has been 79 years since General Aung San and members of the executive council were assassinated by nefarious individuals while holding a meeting at the Secretariat in Yangon during the struggle for Myanmar's independe
Nai Min Lwin/Erawati Times July 19th Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of Myanmar's independence leader General Aung San, and the State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, were unjustly arrested and detained in darkness, an
AYEYARWADDY TIMES July 19 In Yangon, the interim government's military has intensified security checks within the city, citing security for the 79th Martyrs' Day, which falls today. However, behind the scenes, substantia
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A cartoon depicting the painful Martyrs' Day, commemorating the sacrifice of General Aung San and his comrades who fought for independence, has been released from Letpadan. #Cartoon #Letpadan #Ayeyarwaddy_Times
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Nai Min Lwin/Erawati Times July 18th Military CDM officials pointed out that the joint military exercise between the coup army and the Russian army, which was done to exchange experiences on the battlefield, was a demons
AYEYARWADDY TIMES (Hakha), July 18 Deputy Police Chief Major General Zaw Zaw Aung and his bodyguard police officer were shot and killed in Hakha City, Chin State, according to local residents. It is reported that CDF Hak
Coordination will be provided for the education, healthcare, and regional development of the people in the Ta'ang-Palaung region, stated Chairman of the National Reconciliation and Peacebuilding Committee, Lt. Gen. Hla H
It is reported that the Myanmar delegation led by Myanmar's Vice President Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye returned to Yangon city from the People's Republic of China on the morning of July 19. The Myanmar delegation, led by Vice Pres
Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation announced that a rubber business owner who illegally obtained and used electricity in Wa Na Chaung village, Hmawbi Township, Yangon Region, has been prosecuted under the Electricity
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology announced on the morning of July 19 that localized heavy rains are possible in some areas, with scattered thunderstorms likely to occur in many regions from July 20 to 27. This
The top leaders of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), one of the Brotherhood Alliance members, and the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Committee (NSPNC), the military junta's peace negotiation team, met in N
Photo - 94.05 percent of respondents identified the establishment of shell companies for money laundering as a very great risk to the country. Thai PBS World A majority of Thai citizens view the increasing number of ille
President U Min Aung Hlaing attended the 79th Martyrs' Day ceremony at the Martyrs' Mausoleum in Bahan Township, Yangon, on July 19 to pay tribute to martyr national leader General Aung San and other 8 Martyr leaders and
The Bogyoke Aung San Museum in Bahan Township of Yangon also saw a number of visitors on the Martyrs' Day on July 19. To mark the historic day, the museum organizes a digital exhibition and quiz program to provide knowle
Photo – Most migrant workers’ work permits are set to expire by the end of 2026. The Nation Thailand Details of the government’s decision to allow migrant workers from Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam to temporarily stay and c
National Unity Government - It is reported that the 89th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 15th (6+1) Battalions of the Sagaing Region, Monywa District, held a wreath-laying ceremony to honor General Aung San and the great martyr l
Photo - Scenes from Hpakant floods on July 19 (Maw Min Tharr) YT (July 19) Mizzima. In Hpakant Township, Kachin State, continuous rainfall has caused flooding in the town to the extent that the roofs of residential homes
It has been learned from the National Museum (Yangon) that the General Aung San Museum, located in Baho Township, Ward 1, Bo Cho Street, Yangon City, has expanded its exhibits this year to include special displays that w
July 19, 2026 Mizzima. On the occasion of the 79th Martyrs’ Day, the Women Political Prisoners Organization (WOPP) released a statement titled “Paying Tribute to the Martyrs” today (July 19). It is understood that the st
Kachin State Chief Minister U Khet Htein Nan made an inspection tour to IDP Camps in Myitkyina on 18th July. At Thazinmyine Village, the Chief Minister met with the displaced persons and provided rice sacks and oil to 69