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Craftsmen carve huge pagoda drum

U Kyaw Tint – the leader of the team of craftsmen, from Maha Yangon Yadanapon religious goods shop – said the tree used to be located on the lower precincts of the pagoda compound but was damaged by lightning during last year’s monsoon season.
 
In search of shade in the home of umbrellas, Pathein
“We can make different styles of umbrellas to suit the customer’s requests. We have a catalogue to show them and they usually order from here. If not, we can try our best to accommodate their design ideas. Most often they are buying them for their homes or for business, like hotels at the beach,”
 
Fishing village solves its own water problem
“The dam fills up very quickly again in rainy season, depending on the rainfall of course. So we have further plans to expand the capacity of the dam to 80 megalitres,”
 
YCDC to relocate city’s main poultry market
“The new market will be safer from the disease and any potential outbreaks will be contained easily and effectively,”
Cooking competition held
A statement released by the ministry said the aim of the event was to showcase Myanmar cuisine for international visitors and to promote local dishes internationally.
 
Yadanarbon Market to be razed, rebuilt
“We have invited sealed tenders from the public and will be rebuilding the market as soon as possible. It will have a better design and priority for space in the new market will be given to former business owners,”
 
Lift regulation changed
The new regulation, which took effect on February 18, replaces the old rule, according to which lifts were required in all buildings 75 feet high and above, or eight storeys or higher. "Those who apply for permits to build a six-storey building without a lift will need to resubmit their plans,” U Zaw Win said.
 
No booze as students cram for their exams
“This is the peak time for student studies so we have banned loud noises so as not to disturb them,” he said, adding that there would be an exception for fire alarms.
 
Japan provides grant for hospital
JAPAN provided US$62,628 under its grassroots grant assistance program for the purchase of equipment at a hospital in Mindat in Chin State, according to a statement released by the Japanese embassy in Yangon.
Mass-produced recycled lead to hit market
“Although quality is important, the price is more important. If this factory can produce quality lead at a reasonable price, it has the potential to attract interest from local battery manufacturers,”
 
JETRO to expand technical assistance
program to protect environment

“In order to preserve the environment, three responsible care coordinators from the Chemical Industrial Group were appointed last month following consultation with an expert from Japan,”
 

New City Mart to open in Lanmadaw township

She said that escalators link the four levels of the commercial complex and the building is equipped with closed circuit television cameras and an emergency alarm system for safety.
 
The comfortable dining area was busy enough to enjoy the experience but, according to the staff, the weekend blitz sometimes makes it is hard to find a table.
 
The adventure playgrounds are the chosen spots for children and teenagers alike. Young couples swing romantically to the sky while groups of younger kids run lovingly up and down the various playground structures.
 
Kanbawza’s title hopes dashed
Customs was able to produce several goal attempts in the last 25 minutes of the first half, including a 23-yard boot to the far post by striker Yan Paing that just missed the target.
Cycling Federation to reform
“There’s a lot of dangers people face when they are riding their bikes, like not installing reflectors so that drivers can easily see them at night time. It’s so dangerous because without reflectors the buses can hit the rider without even noticing they were there. We definitely need to educate people about these dangers.”
Perseverance will be the key, says billiards coach
“Kyaw Oo and Aung San Oo have lots of international experience and Aung Htay and Nay Thway Oo showed their strength in previous tournaments by defeating some former world champions,”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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STUDENTS STROLL ALONG historic U Bein Bridge in Amarapura township in Mandalay Division last month. The 1-kilometre teakwood bridge – a major tourist attraction in the Mandalay area – has become a favourite gathering place for students from nearby Yadanabon University, which reopened in mid February after a threemonth holiday break.
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