Thursday, August 29, 2013

National News

National News

Township raises funds for world's biggest bell

Posted: 29 Aug 2013 09:03 AM PDT

Donors in Ayeyarwady Region's Myaungmya township are calling for donations to cast what they say will be the world's biggest bronze bell.

The ties that bind: US and Myanmar cosy up

Posted: 29 Aug 2013 07:27 AM PDT

The United States has taken further steps to expand military-to-military engagement with Myanmar.

Myanmar’s tallest man to have surgery

Posted: 29 Aug 2013 06:12 AM PDT

Myanmar's tallest man, Ko Win Zaw Oo, is to undergo surgery in Singapore this week. 


Shan resettlement encounters opposition

Posted: 29 Aug 2013 04:39 AM PDT

The proposed resettlement of Shan refugees in a Thailand camp will require extensive preparatory work if it is to succeed, say civil society groups.

Teachers unite in support over sacking

Posted: 29 Aug 2013 02:03 AM PDT

Yangon and Mandalay teachers' unions join forces to condemn the sacking of a Nay Pyi Taw teacher, who was forced to resign after attending an event to mark 25 years since the 1988 uprising.

Balloon adventures set for takeoff in Mandalay

Posted: 29 Aug 2013 01:28 AM PDT

Eager adventurers will soon have the chance to enjoy an aerial view of Mandalay from a hot air balloon starting this October, a newly launched company says.

From Yangon to Sydney: heritage tour

Posted: 29 Aug 2013 12:47 AM PDT

A group of 12 urban planners, architects and academics is visiting Australia for a five-week course aimed at strengthening efforts to conserve and enhance Yangon's heritage buildings.

Calls to advance democratic reforms

Posted: 28 Aug 2013 11:47 PM PDT

Lawmakers amending the army-drafted constitution should push on with democratic reforms, according to a notice in The New Light of Myanmar on August 28.
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