Monday, April 3, 2017

National News

National News


Religious Founders’ Day celebrated for the first time in Yangon

Posted: 03 Apr 2017 12:13 AM PDT

Myanmar celebrated its first Religious Founders' Day on April 2, with the event organiser Ahmadiyya Muslim Community-Myanmar hoping to promote mutual love and understanding among peoples of different faith.

Govt to promote sustainable fishing

Posted: 03 Apr 2017 12:03 AM PDT

A sustainable coastal fisheries project aimed at conserving coastal fish resources is being implemented by the Myanmar and Denmark governments, according to Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Tun Lwin.

King Thibaw mausoleum planned in Mandalay

Posted: 03 Apr 2017 12:00 AM PDT

A mausoleum for Myanmar's last monarch of the Konbaung dynasty King Thibaw is being planned at the Mandalay Palace, a descendant of the late king said.

Increased tourists lead to higher revenue in Bagan

Posted: 02 Apr 2017 11:58 PM PDT

The number of tourist arrivals to Bagan has increased by more than 53,000 in the 2016-17 fiscal year, compared with the year, leading to a total collection of entrance fees by over K134 billion for both years, said U Kyi Thein Ko, general secretary of the Myanmar Tourism Federation.

NLD wins 9 seats out of 19 in by-election

Posted: 02 Apr 2017 11:36 PM PDT

The ruling party National League for Democracy (NLD) won 9 out of the 19 seats vacant in Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw, State and Region Hluttaw in April 1 by-election.

By-election was smooth, with minor hiccups: observers

Posted: 02 Apr 2017 11:28 PM PDT

The by-election on April 1 proceeded and ended smoothly, although the voter turnout was low and there were minor incidents and misunderstandings.

SNLD wins landslide in Shan State

Posted: 02 Apr 2017 11:21 PM PDT

The ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) had a disappointing run in the Shan State by-election on April 1, when Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) won with a landslide victory.

ANP’s Dr Aye Maung intends to make an impact

Posted: 02 Apr 2017 11:15 PM PDT

According to the final results in Ann constituency in Rakhine State, where 4 candidates contested, Dr Aye Maung won with majority votes. The Myanmar Times Nyan Lynn Aung spoke to him about his plans and what he expects to do.

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