Essay, poem recitation contests in Mohnyin mark 71st anniversary Independence Day

An essay and poem recitation contest to mark the 71st anniversary of Independence Day took place at a community center in Mohnyin Township, Kachin State this morning.
Crop compensation offered to farmers from Bago Region
Over 770,000 acres of cropland in Bago Region have been damaged by floodwaters from Swar Creek last year. The cash assistance and fertilizers were supplied from the National Disaster Management Fund and World Bank’s Immediate Response Mechanism (IRM).
Cash assistance provided to disaster victims in Yedashe Township
Cash assistance was provided to those affected by natural disaster at Swa General Administration Department Office in Yedashe Township, Bago Region in conjunction with the presentation of fertilizer under the Immediate Response Mechanism-IRM to the victims this morning with an opening address by Bago Region Chief Minister U Win Thein.
Three-day New Year Dhamma ceremony begins in Yangon
New Year Dhamma ceremony organized by the Yangon Region Government kicked off yesterday at the People’s Park, attracting over 120,000 people.
President, First Lady and State Counsellor attend consecration ceremony of Taungsuya ‘Wa’ Zedi
A consecration and golden umbrella hoisting ceremony of Taungsuya ‘Wa’ Zedi Naungdaw Pagoda was held on the platform of the pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw Zabuthiri Township yesterday morning.
Rice offering ceremony promotes Myanmar-Thai bilateral friendship
A rice offering ceremony was held in Seinkhun Village, Prakyut District in Thailand this morning to promote friendship between Myanmar and Thailand.
Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint inspects Film Development Centre, newspaper offices
UNION Minister for Information Dr. Pe Myint inspected the Film Development Centre and newspaper publishing houses in Yangon yesterday.