Two people were killed in a fire that broke out in a village in Pinlebu Township, Sagaing Region early this morning, according to a source from a local fire brigade.
The Myanmar Navy arrested seven fishermen along with massive haul of methamphetamine tablets from a boat in the Andaman Sea in Kawthoung Township, Taninthayi Region on 26 April.
A combined team comprised of forest staff, general administration staff and local policemen led by Deputy Commissioner U Nyi Nyi Lwin of Mawleik District General Administration Department made a thorough search of “Yuwa” reserved forest to seize illegal teaks logs.
Many illegal teaks logs, sawn teaks and five sawmill were seized in “Manmaw” reserved forest in Indaw Township, Katha district, Sagaing region yesterday.
They in conjunction with residents brought the blaze under control at about 4:20 a.m. and completely extinguished the flame about 20 minutes later with the use of four fire engines and four water tankers.
