Myanmar (Burma) is hit by a drought this year, which is the most severe in several decades. Temperature has been higher this year than previous years in Myanmar (Burma) and rain fall is late, causing severe shortage of water in…
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New Myanmar Visa on Arrival
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New system of visa on arrival was started in both Yangon (Rangoon) and Mandalay. Start from 1st May, visitors to Myanmar can apply for the new arrival visa at Yangon (Rangoon) International Airport and Mandalay International Airport. Myanmar has previously…
Arsenic contamination in drinking water found in Myanmar
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Arsenic contamination in drinking water has been found in all over Myanmar, according to Mizzima News’ report. Quoting Deputy Director of Occupational Health from the Ministry of Health from Myanmar, the news reported “water contaminated with arsenic at levels above…
List of Death in Yangon New Year Bomb Blast
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Daw Ni Ni Thein, female, 67 year U Khin Maung Lay, male, 61 year Daw Htay Htay Yi, female, 45 year Ko Kyin Aung, male, 37 year Ma Thida Pyone, female, 35 year U Thant Zin Thein, male, 32 year…
News from local media about Yangon Bomb Blast
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A number of local news journals have published the accounts of the bomb blast in Yangon during Thingyan New Year Water Festival. Excerpts from Eleven News local media are translated here for our visitors. “My father is a hundred-household chief…
Bomb Blast in Yangon Thingyan Killed Eight
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Photo: Nyi Lynn Seck reproduced with permission Three bomb blasts rocked former capital Yangon (Rangoon) during the Thingyan Myanmar New Year celebration this afternoon. According to official MRTV (Myanmar Radio and Television) announcement this evening, three bombs blasted in front of…
Myanmar Thingyan 2010
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People all over Myanmar (Burma) will be celebrating New Year Thingyan water festival next week. The traditional Myanmar Thingyan water festival is a similar event to a much well known Thai Songkran. However, it is more widely and fiercely participated…
New Myanmar kyat note
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Myanmar (Burmese) state media on September 24 announced the distribution of new currency notes from the central bank of Myanmar. The new notes are in 5000 kyat denomination, and will be started distribution on first October. The new note will…
Myanmar Today News brief
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Myanmar State television reported that 7,114 convicted prisoners across the country will be released from prison. However, it was not clear how many of then will be political prisoners. The amnesty was granted for good behaviour and humanitarian ground. The…
Improvement to Myanmar Today
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Dear vistors, We at Myanmar Today (Today in Myanmar) are alwasy trying to provide valuable information to our visitors about Myanmar. At the same time, we are constantly trying to improve user experience on our website. As a new improvement,…