Lead Story Logging News Sagaing
Forestry Dept seizes 10 tons of timber from boat in Katha
The officials, based on a tipoff, searched the boat on the Irrawaddy River and found around 10 tons of timber in a hidden compartment.
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Win Htein remains in Katha prison
Sep 26, 2008 (DVB), Political prisoner Win Htein, who was released on Tuesday and re-arrested the following day, remains in Katha prison but has been given no explanation for his[…]
Accidents Labour Issues Lead Story News Sagaing
Liquid nitrogen tank explodes in Sagaing sugar plant
An employee at the Great Wall sugar refinery factory in Katha died on the spot when a liquid nitrogen tank he was handling exploded.
Lead Story Logging News Pegu Division
Logging war: Truck runs checkpoint in Pegu
The incident is the latest in a spate of violent confrontations between law enforcement officials and illegal loggers in Kyauktaga Township.
Drugs Lead Story Mandalay Division News Sagaing
Police seize drugs in Sagaing, Mandalay
Massive quantities of speed and some heroin have been seized in Sagaing Division and Mandalay as police claim a chain of successes.
Burmese poets turn their pens to lawmaking
Poets have long expressed the mood of Burma’s repressed people through verse. Now, 11 of them, all representing the NLD, will help write the nation’s laws.
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.
2015 Elections Arakan Chin Lead Story News Politics Sagaing
2015 election: Voter lists ready in flood-hit areas
Despite speculation that Arakan, Chin and Sagaing regions would not be ready in time, Burma’s election commission says it is up to speed.
Htin Linn Oo has right to free speech, says his lawyer
Htin Linn Oo was citing Buddhist verses when accused of insulting religion, his attorney says.
Sagaing protestors say drug addicts need help
“My husband died from drug addiction and it left me scared, angry and inconsolable,” said one protestor. “I get very upset seeing young people whose lives are dictated by their drug habit – it brings tears to my eyes.”
Gold shop robbery foiled in Rangoon
A 17-year-old teenager was arrested on Monday following a failed robbery attempt at a gold shop in Rangoon’s Latha Township. The teenager allegedly posed as a customer and asked a[…]
Lead Story Mandalay Division Natural Disasters News Sagaing
7 dead, 3 missing in Burmese flash floods
Seven people, including a baby, lost their lives and three are still missing as heavy flash floods hit rural areas of Mandalay and Sagaing divisions.
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Myitsone marchers on the home straight
After two months of walking across the country, a group of campaigners dubbed the ‘Myitsone marchers’ reach Sagaing Division’s Katha district.
Burma prisoner amnesty – 13 Jan releases
Far-reaching political prisoner amnesty that saw Min Ko Naing and former PM Khin Nyunt among 651 released from Burma’s jails
Burma prisoner amnesty: 12 Oct releases
At least 184 political prisoners released today, including prominent comedians, activists and politicians
Govt reaffirms policy of racial profiling
Immigration minister Khin Yi defends govt policy of making Muslims apply to the military to move between towns, as a Muslim NLD member is sentenced to one and a half years under the immigration act
Arrest dampens Martyrs’ Day jubilance
Arrest of Muslim man and National League for Democracy member highlights ongoing discrimination by Burmese government
Burma army retreats from Karen flashpoint
Fighting eases around Hpalu and Burmese troops withdraw after Karen forces received added support from a reinvigorated student army
DKBA expands troops in eastern Burma
Sept 2, 2009 (DVB), A Karen splinter group allied with the Burmese junta appears to be strengthening its presence in eastern Burma, raising fears of fresh clashes with the opposition[…]
Amnesty granted to at least 23 political prisoners
Feb 23, 2009 (DVB), At least 23 political prisoners are now confirmed to be among the 6316 prisoners released in the Burmese military regime's latest amnesty, according to the Assistance[…]
Cattle smugglers arrested in Sagaing division
Dec 9, 2008 (DVB), Kathar township police arrested 21 cattle smugglers from Kantbalu township and seized 92 cows earlier this month in Sagaing division, according sources close to the police[…]
Three more political prisoners released
Sep 29, 2008 (DVB), Three more political prisoners have been released by the Burmese military regime, bringing the total number of political detainees freed as part of the recent government[…]
U Win Htein re-arrested after release
Sep 24, 2008 (DVB), National League for Democracy member U Win Htein, who was released from Katha prison yesterday as part of a government amnesty, has been re-arrested, according to[…]
Legal proceedings underway for monks and activists
Aug 29, 2008 (DVB), Prominent monk U Gambira, a fellow monk from Mandalay and comedian Zarganar were due to appear in court yesterday as legal proceedings continued against activists, according[…]
Authorities order chanting to ward off bad luck
Aug 21, 2008 (DVB), Authorities in Sagaing division’s Kathar township have ordered local residents to chant protective incantations to ward off bad luck during this rare month of two new[…]
Voters and officials punished for 'No' votes
Aug 19, 2008 (DVB), Local officials in charge of areas that voted No in the constitutional referendum in May have been dismissed, while No voters have also faced retaliation from[…]
NLD youth detainee transferred
Jul 3, 2008 (DVB), Authorities have transferred Nyunt Aung, a detained youth member of the National League for Democracy in Monywar township, Sagaing Division, to Myitkyinar prison in Kachin State[…]
Burma declares five regions disaster areas after cyclone
May 3, 2008 (DVB) Rangoon was struck by cyclone Nargis early this morning, leaving many areas without electricity or communication links and traffic at a standstill. The cyclone, with wind[…]
NLD members face two years' imprisonment
Oct 23, 2007 (DVB), Four National League for Democracy party members, including an elected member of the people’s parliament, have each been sentenced to two years' imprisonment by their local[…]
