Anti-war protests: activists granted bail
Bahan township police commander Thein Win said the police intend to press charges against the demonstration ringleaders.
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Prominent Buddhist monk sentenced to 3 months for ‘inciting public unrest’
Ultra-nationalist monk Parmaukkha was jailed for his role in leading an ant-Rohingya protest outside the US embassy in April 2016.
USDP demands govt address Ma Ba Tha’s concerns
“Whether the Ma Ba Tha continues or ceases to exist depends entirely on the policies of the NLD government,” said Nandar Hla Myint.
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Crime Lead Story News Parliament
Stabbing in parliament stairwell after phone deal turns sour
An office assistant-director was stabbed in the back with a small kitchen knife after she walked away from a personal dispute with a staffer.
Wa delegates storm out after ‘misunderstanding’
It was always going to be a hard task in bringing the Wa leaders to the negotiating table. But when they finally did arrive, they did not stay long.
Health Lead Story News Society
Betel vendors spitting mad at prospect of govt ban
Sales of betel quid are down almost by half in many parts of Burma amid rumours of a government ban on chewing betel.
Kachin Lead Story Natural resources News
At least 10 dead, dozens missing in latest Hpakant mine landslide
The incident took place at a site that had been closed for the rainy season because of fears about the stability of its massive pile of mining waste.
2015 Elections Lead Story News
Shwe Mann lands key advisory role
The new parliament’s lower house on Friday appointed the former lower house and union speaker as the chairperson of the Legal Affairs and Special Issues Assessment Commission.
Development Lead Story News Rangoon
Parliament lends support to controversial Rangoon development
The Rangoon Division parliament has passed a resolution urging the continuation of the controversial ‘New Yangon Project’.
2015 Elections Lead Story News
First-past-the-post system for 2015 election: UEC
UEC chairperson Tin Aye confirmed that parliament missed the deadline to change to proportional representation.
Lead Story News Pegu Division Protest
EU not responsible for Letpadan police crackdown, says ambassador
The European Union (EU) ambassador to Burma, Roland Kobia, told journalists in Rangoon on Thursday that the EU regretted the events in which riot police cracked down violently on students’[…]
Education Lead Story News Protest
Letpadan police block student marchers’ route
Officials urge students not to continue with their march to Rangoon, and police barricades are erected.
Lead Story News Protest Rangoon
Michaungkan protestors evicted from City Hall … again
Fourteen protestors and four street vendors are arrested as police break up the Michaungkan rally camp in front of Rangoon City Hall.
Lead Story Military News Parliament Peace Process
SNLD chairman: ‘Only policy makers should be at peace talks’
Shan Nationalities League for Democracy chairman believes non-decision making role will hinder peace talks between the Burmese government and armed ethnic groups.
Lead Story News Politics Uncategorized Women's Issues
Election commission calls for more female politicians
Head of the Union Election Commission pushes for a greater role of women in Burmese politics in the lead up to the 2015 elections.
Lead Story News Rangoon Religion
NZ bar manager arrested in Buddha insult storm
A New Zealander is appearing in a Rangoon court after being arrested for using an image of the Buddha wearing headphones in a bar promotion.
Rangoon minister vows tough action against massage parlours
The Rangoon Division government has taken action against 43 illegal massage parlours so far this year, according to the regional Border and Security Affairs Minister Col. Tin Win.
Lead Story News Rangoon Society
Rangoon govt tackles traffic congestion
Rangoon’s Minister of Finance says there are plans for new overpasses to relieve traffic congestion in Tamwe, Bahan and Mayangone townships, and traffic lights for 65 busy junctions.
Business Development Lead Story News Rangoon
Mayor hits brakes on Rangoon expansion plan
Rangoon’s divisional government has withdrawn a controversial proposal to extend the city limits, just ahead of a scheduled debate in the regional parliament on Friday.
38,000 squatter homes in Rangoon: Mayor pledges housing
Rangoon Mayor Hla Myint says there are some 38,000 squatter homes within the city boundaries these days – and most belong to economic migrants from the country and other towns in Burma.
Lead Story News Politics Uncategorized
Suu Kyi advises NLD youth members to be true to the party
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi launched her party’s first Youth Congress over the weekend in Rangoon.
