FROM 10 July, YBS buses will not be permitted to refuel with compressed natural gas (CNG) unless they present their original vehicle registration book, according to an announcement by the Natural Gas for Vehicles Departm
A ceremony was held yesterday evening at a local battalion in Homalin, Sagaing Region, to warmly welcome back frontline Tatmadaw soldiers who returned after completing operational and security duties in Chin State aimed
A total of 1,250 eye patients received free medical screenings on 9 June, marking the first day of the 18th Eye Donation Programme held at the Sitagu Eyecare Hospital in Yangon. According to the medical records, 739 scre
THE Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development in cooperation with the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department held a livestock awareness talk at the hall of Namhuloika
IN pursuit of guidance from the Head of State, Tatmadaw is working with relevant officials and local communities to carry out rehabilitation activities in areas that have been brought fully under control. As part of thes
A ceremony was held on the evening of 10 June at a local battalion in Thaton, Mon State, to warmly welcome back frontline soldiers who returned after completing operational and security duties in Kayin State aimed at mai
THE Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development inspected the ongoing construction of village entrance concrete roads in Pinson and Pawmu villages in Taunggyi Township yesterd
OFFICIALS carried out a field study at basic education schools in Dawbon Township, Botahtaung District, to issue Citizenship Scrutiny Cards (CSC)and UIDs numbers to students aged 10 and above under the Lamin Project, and
A total of 208 out of 209 Hluttaw representatives attended the fourth-day event of the second regular session of the Third Amyotha Hluttaw yesterday. In replying to the questions raised by U Thein Hlaing from the Sagaing
THE Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development held a ceremony to disburse revolving funds under the Mya Sein Yaung Village Project at Kyaungsu Village in Thayawady Township
CONCERNING news about air strikes in Kuwait, Myanmar nationals will need to be alert at all times, the Embassy of the Union of Myanmar to Kuwait said in a notice issued on 11 June. Myanmar nationals in Kuwait are advised
THE Pyithu Hluttaw’s second regular session continued for the sixth day at its convention hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. A total of 349 out of 351 Pyithu Hluttaw representatives attended the session, accounting f
THE opening ceremony of the Certified Pesticide Users Certification Course 1/2026, organized by the Yangon Region Department of Agriculture, was held yesterday morning at the Department of Agriculture meeting hall at 9th
AT the invitation of the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Tin Maung Swe, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR Mr Thongsavan Phomvihane and Spous
OFFICIALS from the Prasad Group of India held discussions on the digital preservation of old records of Myanma Radio and Television and the joint production of tourism programmes at the Ministry of Information in Nay Pyi
PYITHU Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi received writers led by writer U Kyi Thein (Ka Phoe Kyin), a member of Panel of Patrons of the Nay Pyi Taw Literary Circle, at the Pyithu Hluttaw guest hall yesterday morning. During the
AS a pre-opening event of the 10th China- South Asia Expo, Myanmar’s great artist Pachi Soe Moe and Chinese artist U Coco Wang (Chen Entian) will jointly create an AI oil painting named “Southern Silk Road” in honour of
THE Department of Archaeology and National Museums (Bagan Branch) has commenced research into the foundation construction systems of historic structures within the Bagan World Heritage Site. While the architectural and a
CHINA Kunming ASEAN Association has proposed to import Myanmar’s maize for the long term under the Business-to-Business Agreement, according to the Myanmar Consulate-General in Kunming City. They showed willingness to en
TOURISM Hpa-an has issued an advisory outlining the “Dos and Don’ts” for travellers planning to visit Hpa-an, a destination with a high influx of tourists, to ensure the sustainable beauty of the area. As Hpa-an has beco
MYANMA Railways has announced that arrangements are underway to systematically manage more than 100 railway crossings to ensure the safety and security of the high-speed DEMU train that will operate on the Yangon-Mawlamy
YANGON-BASED Russian Federation Embassy hosted a reception to mark the National Day of the Russian Federation at the Lotte Hotel in Yangon yesterday evening, attended by Vice-President of the Republic of the Union of Mya
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0, centered near Twante Township in Yangon Region, was felt in many townships in Yangon City. On June 11, at 12:15 PM, an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 occurred with its epicenter approximately
Military operations are intensifying in Magway Region, with conscripted soldiers (P.S.) suffering casualties and fleeing in large numbers, prompting the military junta to engage in covert mobilization and propaganda to f
Intense fighting is ongoing between the Arakan Army (AA) and the military around the Taung Maw Oo naval base of the interim government forces in Kyaukphyu Township, Rakhine State, and after the AA captured approximately
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy issued a statement on June 11, calling for the cessation of electricity theft and reporting of any such acts, as approximately 18.38% (around 3,559 million units) of generated elect
Civilians trapped in Kachin State’s Shwegu amid fighting Displaced residents from Kachin State’s Shwegu town told DVB that at least 10,000 residents are still trapped inside the town on Wednesday, following the Kachin In
A Thai woman appeared in a Myanmar court on Thursday to answer charges of murder in the killing of an American diplomat in Yangon, according to two attorneys familiar with the case. The woman, whose identity has not been
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Foreign Minister of Laos arrived in Nay Pyi Taw. A delegation led by Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Thongsaï Phomvihane arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on the
A reception to commemorate Russian National Day was held on the evening of June 11 at Lotte Hotel in Yangon, with Vice President Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye in attendance. The ceremony commenced with the national anthems of Myanma
Mobile communication services in Thibaw Township are costing around K110 million per day due to the use of diesel generators for the normal operation of mobile base stations, according to U Kyaw Thet San, the People's As
In Tachileik City, Shan State (East), preparations and preventive measures are complete to address the risk of flooding, said Dr. Than Zaw Lwin, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement.
It is known that a proposal urging the regional government to form tax audit committees in stages within the Ayeyawady Region will be discussed in the Ayeyawady Region Hluttaw. It is known that the Deputy Speaker of the
There are no plans to register unlicensed vehicles that are being used for social welfare activities by officially registered charitable organizations, said Deputy Minister of Transport U Aung Myint. This was in response
The tax exemption for the import of ordinary diesel fuel and fertilizers has been extended until June 30, and the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) will also be granted tax exemption from June 1 to June 30, the Minis
Efforts are being made to promote and ensure compliance with earthquake-resistant buildings, said Deputy Minister of Construction U Myo Myint. He made this statement during the question and answer session on the fourth d