Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Abbot’s Comments on Bagan and ‘Islamic’ UNESCO Spark Online Melee

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 06:45 AM PDT

Social media firestorm erupts after Sitagu Sayadaw says World Heritage listing puts Myanmar's cultural heritage in the hands of UN's 'Islamic backers'

Religion Ministry Done Leaving Sangha to Govern Ma Ba Tha

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 05:13 AM PDT

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture says it's done leaving the disciplining of leaders of a Buddhist nationalist group solely to religious authorities.

Time to Review the Peace Process in Myanmar

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 04:09 AM PDT

Past shortcomings in the peace process have come back to haunt current negotiations, resulting in the present stalemate.

Finance Minister U Soe Win to Head Scandal-Hit Industry Ministry

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 02:29 AM PDT

He will handle the two portfolios concurrently following the resignation of U Khin Maung Cho amid probe of controversial procurements.

Myanmar Govt to Launch Satellite, Improve Communications

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 02:06 AM PDT

A government newspaper says Myanmar Sat 2, built by US-based Maxar Technologies, will launch next week, improving mobile and internet connectivity even in remote areas.

‘I’ve Been Running Most of My Life’

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 01:49 AM PDT

For displaced Karen—including repatriated refugees and those receiving housing support in new settlements—peace is always fragile and jobs remain scarce.

Cub Sightings Raise Hopes for Myanmar’s Tiger Population

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 01:37 AM PDT

Three young animals have been photographed in a Sagaing Region wildlife reserve over the past five years, conservation group says.

Locals Fear Coal-Powered Fish Factory in Southern Rakhine

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 12:51 AM PDT

The factory, almost ready to run but news to state officials, has raised environmental concern. "Who is going to take accountability?" one ANP lawmaker demanded to know.

Military Rejects Call to Return Unused Funds

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 12:21 AM PDT

Some money for 1st half of fiscal 2018-19 has yet to be dispersed pending the results of tender process, deputy minister tells Parliament in response to NLD proposal.

Indian Coffee Tycoon Siddhartha’s Body Found: Police

Posted: 30 Jul 2019 10:07 PM PDT

V.G. Siddhartha, the Café Coffee Day chain founder has been missing since Monday night. His body was found in the Nethravathi River, in southern Karnatak State.

India’s Parliament Votes to Outlaw Muslim Instant Divorce

Posted: 30 Jul 2019 10:00 PM PDT

The bill makes practitioners of "triple talaq" liable to prosecution. India is one of the few countries where the practice has survived in law.

Huawei Warns of US Ban After China Smartphone Sales Drive H1 Revenue

Posted: 30 Jul 2019 09:30 PM PDT

The sales numbers are the first to come out since the Chinese telecom giant was placed on Washington's so-called entity list in May.

Vietnamese Fishermen Call for Action Against China

Posted: 30 Jul 2019 09:12 PM PDT

The latest clash in the global flashpoint of the South China Sea comes as Vietnamese and Chinese ships engage in a weeks-old standoff near an offshore oil block.
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