Monsoon Tree Planning: MoEA held 2nd monsoon tree planning

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Monsoon Tree Planning: MoEA held 2nd monsoon tree planning

The second time monsoon tree planning event of the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs held at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw on July 24th.

Union Minister Khun Thant Zaw Htoo attended the event together with the Deputy Minister U Zaw Aye Maung and many other concerned officials. First, the Union Minister and the Deputy Minister planted the saplings at the designated places followed by planting of saplings by concerned officials and staff at their respective areas.

Dala ferry sinks in Yangon River amid heavy rain; three missing

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Dala ferry sinks in Yangon River amid heavy rain; three missing

Three people were reported missing after a sampan boat sank when crossing from Dala’s Thamada to Yangon’s Botahtaung after a heavy rain and strong winds.
With 10 passengers, including the sampan’s driver, U Myint Swe, the boat sank on its way on the river due to strong winds, and three people, including the driver, were missing.
“It was raining heavily and the wind was blowing hard, so the rescue workers found it difficult to find and rescue. A container truck in the municipal compound also overturned, “ said a local in Botahtaung Township.