“In August one of our Crocodylus porosus died and we found some gravel and rocks in its stomach,” U Ann Kyi said. “This is one of the main causes of death for crocodiles here. The other is when they fight each other and die from their injuries.”

“These engines have similar basic features with those imported in 1999,” U Tun Oo said. “But these have parts, such as driver’s seats and braking systems, that have been modified according to suggestions by local drivers.”

“As a special service, if the bus breaks down we will have meals prepared at the nearest restaurant and have them delivered to the bus while the passengers are waiting,”

AN OFFICIAL from the Forest Research Institute at Yezin in Mandalay Division participated last month in a conference on dendro-chronology, or the scientific dating of trees based on the analysis of tree-ring growth patterns.

Thadingyut, which will be celebrated throughout the county from October 25 to 27 this year, marks the day the Buddha returned to earth after he had spent the three Lenten months in Tavatimsa (abode of celestial beings) delivering a sermon to his mother to thank her for giving birth to him.

“We need to identify which kinds of people in which areas should be educated about HIV vulnerability, and we need to set standards that enable different agencies to cooperate in conducting HIV prevention activities,”

TREASURE Transportation has been offering regular shuttle bus service between Yangon and Ngwe Saung Beach starting October 2, said U Thura Win, the company’s transportation manager.

TYPHOON season is a fascinating and entertaining time of year to visit one of Myanmar’s many beach resorts, especially if you have a bit of a gambling streak.