Gem Emporium continues seventh day

The 56th Gem Emporium continued its seventh day at the Mani Yadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Jade lot numbers 2401 to 3600 were put up for sale through an open tender system, out of which 738 jade lots were sold for Euro 101.472 million.
Over 50 participate in Japanese-sponsored Animation Workshop
Over 50 youths participated in the fourth Animation Workshop sponsored by Japan Foundation, with the assistance of the Ministry of Information, at the Film Development Centre in Bahan Township, Yangon from 13 to 17 March.
“Chan Myae Thitsar Dhamma” home for the aged opened in Manaung
A home for the aged named “Chan Myae Thitsar Dhamma” was opened in Manaung Township, Rakhine State this morning.     
Gigantic fossilized sal tree being displayed at petrified wood museum in Natogyi
A fossilized sal tree is being put on public display at a museum belonging to the Tree Jade Company in Natogyi Township, Mandalay Region.
Ottwin Township to get brass statue of Bogyoke Aung San
The statue of Bogyoke Aung San will be cast from brass at a cost of Ks. 20 million in which Ks. 15 million was donated by Kyel Ni family.
Einme residents participate in mass beautification activity 
A collective garbage clearance campaign was carried out in Einme Township, Ayeyawady Region yesterday morning.
State Central Working Committee of Sangha of All Orders holds first meeting
Eighth State Central Working Committee of the Sangha of All Orders held its first meeting at the Maha Pathana Cave on Thirimingala KabaAye Hill in Yangon yesterday.