Hospital offering free cleft lip, palate surgery to 100 kids

Oct 15,2019
The Victoria Health Support Foundation (VHSF), in collaboration with the Alliance for Smiles Organization from the United States of America, yesterday announced its plans to conduct free surgeries on over 100 children with cleft lip and palate at the Victoria Hospital in Yangon.
Htamsan cave packed with pilgrims during Thadingyut holidays
Oct 15
The Htamsan cave in Hopong Township, Pa’O Self-administered zone, southern Shan State has attracted a large crowd of visitors, who are flocking to the spot with family and friends, during the Thadingyut holidays, which started on 11 October and end on 15 October.
Bagan-NyaungU filled with pilgrims on 4th day of Thadingyut holiday
Oct 15
As Bagan-NyaungU in Mandalay Region is home to important archaeological sites, a number of visitors thronged the area on the morning of 14 October, according to a resident from Bagan Town.
U Bein Bridge sees increased visitors during long holiday
Oct 15
The Thadingyut festival is accompanied by a set of holidays perfect for the general public to spend time with loved ones and travel to all places.
Mandalay celebrates 20 years of aikido with int’l seminar
Oct 15
An aikido seminar and international demonstration of the art was held at Mandalay’s Mandala Thiri multipurpose stadium yesterday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of aikido dojos in the former royal capital.
Mekong literary awards graced with dinner reception
Oct 15
A dinner reception to honor the 10th Mekong River Literature Awards was held at Karaweik Palace, Yangon, on the evening of 13 October and Regional Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein was seen supporting the event.
Myanmar Tatmadaw delegation arrives back home from Japan
Oct 15
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who is leading a Myanmar Tatmadaw goodwill delegation in Japan went to the Myanmar Embassy and met with the staff of embassy and military attaché and their families on 13 October afternoon.