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    Category: Mandalay Division

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Mandalay officials face fire and fury over tobacco company’s marathon ads

    Mandalay city officials are facing public condemnation over a tobacco company’s sponsorship of an upcoming mini-marathon that will be held in honor of Burma’s 70th Independence Day on 4 January.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News Religion

    NLD probing controversy over Mandalay interfaith event’s seating

    Following criticism from nationalists, the NLD has launched an inquiry into controversy surrounding an interfaith prayer event in Mandalay Region, where Buddhist novices were pictured sitting on the floor while leaders of other faiths were afforded chairs.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division Media News

    Mandalay journalist arrested under Article 66(d)

    The freelancer allegedly posted a tongue-in-cheek comment on Facebook, but then called Khet Aung “the worst chief minister” in the country.

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    Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Mandalay, Pakokku hit by floods; Irrawaddy River exceeds danger level

    Flooding has driven thousands of people from their homes in Mandalay Division as seasonal monsoon rains wreak havoc on the region.

    Health Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    10 dead from H1N1, but Burma’s authorities say public is safe

    Meanwhile, in Mandalay, the annual Taung Pyone festival has been called off due to fears of spreading the virus.

    Land Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Police break up farmers’ protest camp in Mandalay

    Police forcibly broke up a sit-in last night, when they cleared farmers, who were protesting land grabs, from a site in central Mandalay. The farmers had been occupying the protest[…]

    Education Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Mandalay student activists sentenced, sing protest songs in court

    The four demanded that their handcuffs be removed during the hearing. When their demand was denied, they began singing political songs.

    Education Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Education protestors appear in Mandalay court

    The four students were detained for staging a protest against what they called “military-style oppression” within Burma’s education system.

    Farmers Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Drip-irrigation helps farmers in Burma’s Dry Zone

    In central Burma’s harsh dry environment, drip-irrigation vegetable gardens help hundreds of families get by.

    Crime Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Mandalay to expand CCTV coverage

    The authorities in Mandalay are planning to install more CCTV cameras across the central Burma city as part of a plan to more effectively fight crime.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division Natural Disasters News

    Flooding hits villages in southern Mandalay Division

    Villages in at least four townships in southern Mandalay Division are experiencing flooding in the wake of recent heavy rainfall.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News Religion

    Dutchman faces 2 years for insulting Buddhism

    Klaas Haijtema, 30, is alleged to have walked into a dharma hall during chanting, with his shoes on. He then pulled out the plug connected to the speaker.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News Society

    Calls for crackdown on child beggars in Mandalay

    City official acknowledges there has been a marked increase in the number of children begging at junctions and traffic lights around central Mandalay, and said it was down to “economic problems”.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Vendors cleared from Mandalay pavements

    According to the Mandalay municipality, more than 700 stalls or spots in those areas are frequently utilised by illegal hawkers.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division Media News

    BBC reporter wins appeal, walks free

    Reporter walks free from a court in Mandalay on Thursday, when he won an appeal against a conviction for punching a policeman.

    Crime Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Wife paid men $42 each to murder her husband

    Following questioning, local police say, six workers from Min Zaw Oo’s factory confessed to murdering him after being offered 300,000 kyat – 50,000 kyat each – by his wife Aye Aye Cho.

    Drugs Lead Story Mandalay Division News Sagaing

    Police seize drugs in Sagaing, Mandalay

    Massive quantities of speed and some heroin have been seized in Sagaing Division and Mandalay as police claim a chain of successes.

    Feature Lead Story Mandalay Division News Travel & Tourism

    TRAVEL: On the Road in Mandalay

    Heading to Mandalay? Tour the city with DVB’s street-by-street guide to discover the good, the bad and the ugly in this Burmese city.

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    Lead Story Mandalay Division Natural resources News Photos

    IN PHOTOS: Flow of the Irrawaddy

    The suspension of the Myistone dam project has allowed a replenishing of river life on the Irrawaddy. But for long how will that last?

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News Rangoon Sagaing

    Traffic police get stun batons after officer killed

    The Burma Police Force are issuing stun batons to more than 1,000 of traffic officers in Rangoon, Mandalay and Sagaing following the fatal stabbing of a policeman on 24 September.

    Health Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Harsh laws put Mandalay sex workers’ health at risk

    Tough laws used to crack down on prostitution are denying education and health care to sex workers, according to a Mandalay-based civil society group.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News Travel & Tourism

    How 777 steps & monkey poop led me to enlightenment

    Scaling Mount Popa: “Not only did I feel a few pounds lighter when I got to the top, I also felt enlightened,” says Samantha Hussey.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division Natural Disasters News Sagaing Shan

    16 dead as flooding strikes Sagaing, Mandalay, Shan

    A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says that 40,000 people had been “seriously affected” and that the UN was ready to provide aid.

    Business Lead Story Mandalay Division News Rangoon

    5 firms on inland port shortlist

    One Hong Kong-based firm and four Burmese companies are in contention to operate dry ports in Rangoon and Mandalay.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News Religion

    Interfaith activist arrested after posting pic with assault rifle

    A Muslim interfaith activist is arrested after posting online a photo of himself holding a gun during a visit to Kachin State in 2013.

    Education Lead Story Mandalay Division News Protest

    Students apply for bail at Myingyan hearing

    Six detainees appear in court charged with leading education law protests, while two others face trial for lowering the national flag.

    Land Lead Story Mandalay Division News Protest

    Nine sentenced for plough protest in Meikhtila

    Court jailed farmers to five months in prison for trespassing and vandalism. Defendants say their lands were seized by senior officials in 1991.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division Natural Disasters News

    Myingyan tornado wreaks havoc on buildings

    Around 60 homes in Shwebontha village had their roofs blow off, while the Buddhist monastery and local schools were also damaged, a local resident told DVB.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division Natural resources News

    Govt suing factories for polluting Taungthaman Lake

    The 12-kilmetre lake is one of the region’s best known landmarks and is home to the world famous U Bein Bridge.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News Society

    Monk’s funeral descends into village brawl

    A stand-off between men from the rival village tracts in Pakokku escalated into a pitched battle with missiles thrown and property set alight.

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