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Ayeyarwaddy Times

8 dead, 3 missing in passenger boat capsizing in Ponnagyun

A passenger boat capsized in Ponnagyun Township, Rakhine State, resulting in at least 8 deaths and 3 missing, according to local news outlets and rescue workers. The boat, which departed from Kutaung village in Rathedaun

ONE NEWS

Buildings without BCC to be reviewed for electricity access

Regarding the citizens residing in buildings that are unable to obtain permission to use electricity because they have not obtained a Building Completion Certificate (BCC) in Yangon City, the Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation (YESC) and the Yangon City Development Committee will negotiate and proceed with re-examination and action on a case-by-case basis to provide electricity, said U Myo Myint Aung, the Minister for Urban Development of the Yangon Region Government. On the morning of June 15, on the third day of the second regular session of the third Yangon Region Hluttaw, U Min Thein Htun, a regional Hluttaw representative from constituency No. (1) of Lamadaw Township, asked a starred question, "How will the authorities proceed in accordance with the City Development Law to provide electricity to citizens residing in buildings that are unable to obtain permission to use electricity because they have not obtained a Building Completion Certificate (BCC) in Yangon City? " In response, Minister for Urban Development U Myo Myint Aung replied as follows. It is stated that the Yangon City Development Committee is carrying out the process of examining and issuing construction permits in accordance with the procedures for the construction of buildings within the city limits, and approving Building Completion Certificates (BBC). Furthermore, Minister for Urban Development U Myo Myint Aung explained that for buildings without permits, land ownership cannot be verified, and since they are built on land, which is an immovable asset, ownership issues may arise, making it impossible to issue construction permits and Building Completion Certificates (BCC).

Mizzima (Burmese)

False news that the Dhammayazika bell has been found

News that the Dhammayazika bell, which was said to be submerged in the Yangon River, has been found is spreading on social media. This matter was disseminated with messages such as "The Dhammayazika bell has been found"

Mekong News

Military Council and SSPP Meet in Naypyidaw

Mekong, June 15 The National Solidarity and Peacemaking Committee (NSPNC) of the State Administration Council (SAC) and the Shan State Progress Party (SSPP) met and held discussions in Naypyidaw on June 12. During the me

Mizzima (Burmese)

June 15 7:00 p.m. The

- Network groups urge to do "rose movement" on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's 81st birthday - Investigating the fraud of thousands of euros from hundreds of Burmese students in Finland - The army of the military group arrested 3

Mizzima (Burmese)

Spring Revolution Daily Notes (June 15, 2026)

The National Unity Government (NUG) has advised caution against potential floods and landslides across Myanmar due to strong southwest monsoon winds. The NUG's Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement (MSLHA)

Mizzima (Burmese)

Intense fighting erupts near Winwa camp

YT (June 15) Mizzima. Intense fighting is occurring near the Winwa military camp on the Union Highway No. 8 in Thayetchaung Township, Tanintharyi Region, according to local residents. It is reported that fighting has bee

Myanmar International TV

Special appeal tribunal: Special appeal cases judged and heard

The special appeal tribunal comprising of Union Chief Justice U Tha Htay and the Union Supreme Court Judges Daw Thin Thin Nwet, Dr. Ko Ko Naing, U Win Myint, Daw Soe Khet Khet and Daw Thin Thin Cho passed judgments on tw

Mekong News

Displaced man drowns while fishing in Demoso

Mekong, June 15 It has been learned that a 40-year-old displaced man accidentally drowned while fishing in a pond at the foot of Lewain Mountain in Demoso Township, Kayah State, on the afternoon of June 13. Sources close