Artemis astronauts to study the Moon’s surface using mainly their eyes
MORE than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes.…
Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains
MEDICINES can stop pain, fight cancer and save lives but are worthless if they get lost in the mail, spoil in a hot warehouse or are stuck on a ship.…
Yangon’s Shan community celebrates 2026 traditional Thingyan pre-festival with festive spirit
ACCORDING to the Shan Literature and Culture Association (Yangon), the 2026 Shan Traditional Thingyan (pre-festival) celebration of Shan ethnic people living in Yangon was held in a lively and festive…
Heat relief shelters prepared and expanded across regions amid rising summer temperatures
According to the Ministry of Health, efforts are under way to open heat relief shelters in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, Yangon, Magway, Bago and Mandalay regions. It is…
The Pillars of Public Service: Principles and Practices for Myanmar Civil Service Personnel
By Soe Khant Lin The success of a state’s administrative system hinges on the dedication of its civil service personnel. These individuals are the strength of government, transforming policies into…
Misinformation vs. Reality: The Truth Behind the 2026 General Election and Presidential Appointment
By Httoo Maung On 3 April, CNA, a foreign-based news agency, ignored the reality of Myanmar’s political developments by publishing an article titled “Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected…
Pilgrims to Mann Shwesettaw exceed 180,000
More than 180,000 pilgrims have visited the Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda festival in Minbu (Sagu) Township, Magway Region, with a total of 187,118 visitors recorded as of 4 April, according to…
State-run newspapers to alternate publication during Thingyan holidays
Daily newspapers of the News and Periodicals Enterprise under the Ministry of Information will be in alternate circulation during the holidays of the Myanmar New Year. The Myanma Alinn and…
Drugs bound for Rakhine seized
The government is stepping up efforts to combat drug trafficking, which poses a serious threat to society including future generations, by intensifying inspections along key transport routes and strengthening cooperation…