Martial artists in Mandalay are offering free classes to students of Thaing Byaung Byan, a traditional Burmese combat-sport.
Day: January 19, 2015
DVB Bulletin: 19 January 2015
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Govt pledges to safeguard Rangoon architecture
Minister tells architectural forum that regulations should be followed and different actors must work together.

Min Ko Naing: Media not impartial
Generation 88 leader tells audience that the media should not smear democracy activists in the name of impartiality.

Burmese proud of their peacock
The Myanmar Bird and Nature Society has suggested that the green peafowl be adopted as the national bird of Burma.

Kachins negotiate release of policemen
Goverment-KIA negotiators head to Hpakant to secure release of detainees, held since 14 January.