Sunday, January 11, 2015

National News

National News


President pushes Union Day agreement

Posted: 09 Jan 2015 05:15 AM PST

Seizing the opportunity presented by Independence Day, President U Thein Sein discussed with the leaders of 12 ethnic armed groups the key questions of participation in the elections later this year and the signing of a nationwide ceasefire agreement.

Measles, rubella drive to target 17m children

Posted: 09 Jan 2015 04:56 AM PST

A US$24 million campaign to boost immunisation against measles and rubella will get underway later this month, the Ministry of Health says.

Online tourist visa service expanded

Posted: 09 Jan 2015 04:52 AM PST

The Ministry of Immigration and Population has expanded an electronic visa system to another 32 nationalities – meaning people from more than 100 countries can now use the faster, more convenient service.

New political prisoner body is ‘just for show’, say activists

Posted: 09 Jan 2015 04:44 AM PST

A revamped committee to free remaining political prisoners is just for show, activists are complaining.

Mogok ready to rock for New Year

Posted: 09 Jan 2015 03:58 AM PST

The Lisu ethnic group will hold a blow-out New Year event at the end of February, organisers say, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the annual festival.

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