Tuesday, July 14, 2015

National News

National News


President not yet on USDP candidate list

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 09:15 PM PDT

Former Union Solidarity and Development Party leader President U Thein Sein has not yet been included on the party's list of candidates to contest the November 8 election, a senior party member revealed yesterday.

Government rejects demand for increase in monastic school funding

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 09:01 PM PDT

Teachers in monastic schools will receive no extra government money this year, parliament heard yesterday.

NLD issues criteria for those wishing to contest elections

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 08:44 PM PDT

The party says it will prioritise candidates who are women, young or members of ethnic minorities.

Government allocates funds for U Bein Bridge repairs

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 08:39 PM PDT

The Union government has stumped up almost US$200,000 for urgent repairs to Mandalay's U Bein Bridge, a popular tourist attraction that some have warned is in danger of collapse.

French ambassador bids adieu

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 08:31 PM PDT

Thierry Mathou marks French national day by promoting free speech, free press and peace with ethnic minorities.

Experts consider expansion of community-run forestry program

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 08:29 PM PDT

A three-year plan will see 100,000 hectares transferred to community forest-user groups in seven areas.

Sagaing prepares to mark royal anniversary

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 08:20 PM PDT

Sagaing city is throwing a huge party to celebrate the 700th anniversary of its founding. Between July 26 and 28 the town is letting its hair down in a K400 million celebration of its history, cuisine and culture.

Kachin murder DNA tests in limbo

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 08:17 PM PDT

Questions continue to surround the police handling of the rape and murder of two Kachin teachers in Muse township, Shan State, in January.

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