Everest conquerors honoured in Burma
At 7am on 19 May, Pyae Phyo Aung and Win Ko Ko became the first Burmese nationals to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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Health Lead Story News Sagaing
Metal contamination on Chindwin River ‘dangerously high’
“We discovered that the contamination of heavy metals such as iron, copper and arsenic has increased in the Chindwin River due to waste disposal from gold mining operations,” said the Ministry of Transport’s Director-General.
Arakan Lead Story Natural Disasters News
Relief boat capsized by whirlpool in Arakan
One crew member is missing and presumed dead after a boat carrying aid was sucked into a whirlpool near Minbya.
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Chindwin ferry capsizes in whirlpool, 12 feared dead
At least four people have been confirmed dead and up to eight others are missing after a ferry capsized close to a whirlpool on the Chindwin River.
Feature Lead Story News Travel & Tourism
Resurrecting the Irrawaddy Flotilla
A Scottish firm has been reliving the heady days of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company with luxury river cruises.
Riverbank erosion leaves families homeless
Families living on a roadside in Sagaing Division’s Kalewa Township after their riverbank houses were condemned say authorities have failed to provide them with alternative housing.
DVB Debate Lead Story News Video
DVB Debate: ‘Who benefits when the rivers are dammed?’
Millions of Burmese households remain in the dark, with only one third having access to regular electricity. More dams will mean more electricity, but where will it flow?
