Armed conflicts that displace local communities are enormous disasters for these people. Additionally, the landmines left by armed conflicts are another significant blow to civilians, even after the conflicts have ended.

With a view to improving job opportunity for rural people, Information and Public Relations Department and Daw Khin Kyaw Foundation will jointly organize a free basic computer course starting from January 7 in Kawhmu Township, Yangon Region.

Local authorities arrested a man along with drugs and a percussion lock firearm in a hut near Sinma Village in Kawlin Township, Sagaing Region yesterday.

In commemoration of the 72nd Independence Day which falls on 4 January, essay writing completion was conducted at the community center of Information and Public Relations Department in Shwedaung Township, Pyay District, Bago Region yesterday.

Police members from Muse Township intercepted a vehicle driven by Aung Oo for inspection in front of Namhpaw Bridge checkpoint near Talung Village, Muse Township on 1 January and seized 11700 stimulant tablets and heroin weighing 0.726 kilogram from him, according to the information released by Myanmar Police Force.

A ceremony to hand over a new school facility to Ministry of Education was held at the compound of sub-B.E.H.S in Tangachauk Village, Mattaya Township, Mandalay Region yesterday.