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Flooding in Kawlin, Sagaing Region on 9 June, 2016. Photo: Nanda (Kawlin)
June 13, 2016
The local residents from Kawlin said that the rising water level in Daungmyu creek flooded Kawlin town and inundated over 4,000 houses and later...
Students and teacher in group photo at Ramonnyarattha Buddhist University (Photo: Ramonnyarattha Academic Center Facebook)
June 13, 2016
Ramonnyarattha Buddhist University, a newly established university in Mon State, will conduct a Diploma in Buddhism in August, 2016, in the capital...
Child workers in Yangon carry sandstones in Pazundaung. Photo: Mizzima
June 13, 2016
On the World Day Against Child Labour, UNICEF is calling for more protection of children in Myanmar. More than 1.5 million children aged 10-17 or 21...
June 13, 2016
Day Two. Wednesday, 8 June 2016 History happens twice Because people don’t listen at the first time. Russian History Quotes, quateaddicts.com The...
Sao Yawdserk shaking hands with Gen Gun Maw on arrival to the meeting, June 2016. (Photo: Tai Freedom)
June 13, 2016
On 7-8 June 2016, three ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) — Kachin Independence Organization/Army (KIO/KIA), Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan...
Pakistan-China jointly developed JF-17 fighter jets perform during Pakistan Day celebrations in Islamabad, Pakistan, 23 March 2016. Photo: EPA
June 11, 2016
The Thailand-based Kachin National Organization (KNO) urged the Pakistan government on June 8 not to sell military equipment including JF-17 fighter...
June 10, 2016
The meeting which took place from June 7th to 8th, was held mainly to discuss issues relating to the Panglong Agreement in 1947 and the proposed...
June 10, 2016
At least seven people were detained by an unknown group while travelling on the Namkham to Mandalay highway last Sunday, according to a...
June 10, 2016
The New Mon State Party (NMSP) is planning to hold a conference for all Mon nationals with both Mon political parties and Mon civil society...
June 10, 2016
Results from the nationwide 2015-16 matriculation exam will be announced this Saturday, June 11, according to the Ministry of Education and Mon State...
Japan’s Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Tateshi Higuchi. Photo: Hong Sar/Mizzima
June 10, 2016
In a wide-ranging interview, Japan’s Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Tateshi Higuchi discussed bilateral relations, the peace process, and the challenges of...
A muddy road near Tedim winds through the hills of Chin State. Photo: Mizzima
June 10, 2016
Chin State Industrial Inspection Department Deputy Director Tin Nyo has told Mizzima that a master plan would be drawn up for the development of...