A ceremony to donate cash and kind to storm victims was held at the meeting room of the General Administration Department in Tanai Township, Kachin State on 4 May.

Yangon is the largest economic centre across the country and its transport systems are also essential to economic activities and quality of life of its people. At a time when Yangon is making strenuous efforts to develop a world-class metropolitan, urban public transportation plays a leading role for enabling travelling people to move from one place to another. Five main types of transport, such as private car, rail, taxi, trishaw and bus are available in Yangon. Yangon public rail transport project has been under implementation for enabling Yangonites to travel in the inner city with peace of mind.

A new industry association is launching in Myanmar to promote sustainable development in the hydropower sector. The Myanmar Hydropower Developers’ Association (MHDA) is an innovative platform for hydropower companies and industry professionals to support dialogue, influence sector policies, and improve environmental and social management practices and governance.

The Luyeychun Students (All-round outstanding students) in Grade 8, who are currently staying at the Pagan Luyeychun Camp, paid a visit to the well-known pagodas situated in Pakokku and Yesagyo Towns yesterday morning.

The Ministry of Information held separate coordination meetings on publishing a 100 classic books series, reprinting the Myanmar Encyclopedia, and the National Literary Award and the Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Award at the Printing and Publishing Department on Theinphyu Road in Yangon yesterday.

Natural Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) Chairman Vice President U Henry Van Thio accompanied by Ayeyawady Region Chief Minister U Hla Moe Aung, Deputy Ministers U Hla Kyaw and U Kyaw Myo and officials inspected the construction of Ayeyawady Hinthada Zalun Township portion of Thekon-Nyaing Aing Pan levee constructed with NDMC funds K 990.868 million yesterday.