According to the data collected by the Technical Support Team Myanmar, more than 50 infrastructures including pagodas, religious buildings, universities, churches, mosques, and other buildings in Mandalay were damaged by the earthquake.

Technical Support Team Myanmar is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting records of ancient heritage buildings damaged by the earthquake. The team conducted the inventory with the help of volunteers and posted the information obtained as of April 2 on social media.

Colombo: The Sri Lankan navy has seized over 700 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine, marking the largest narcotics bust in the history of the country's security forces, said the navy on Saturday. Navy Media Director Buddhika Sampath told media that the estimated street value of the seized drugs exceeds 10 billion Sri Lankan rupees (approximately 34 million U.S. dollars).

ASEAN countries, especially Malaysia, hope that the military ruling Myanmar will extend the ceasefire beyond the previously announced period so that relief and recovery efforts can continue after the earthquake. Following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, the junta has announced a three-week ceasefire until April 22. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia and ASEAN welcome the announcement of the ceasefire.

The earthquake in the Sagaing Hills damaged some of the water pipes at the Sitagu, causing water shortages for monasteries and nunneries. Efforts are underway to restore water supply as soon as possible.
On the morning of April 3, the 89-year-old chief abbot of the Sitagu Monastery, Dr. Ashin Nyanissara, visited the Sayambu Pagoda on Sagaing Hill, Sun U Ponnyashin Pagoda, the Htuparyon Pagoda, the Sinmyarshin Pagoda, the Mingalar Maha Pagoda, and the See Kon Gyi Pagoda in Sagaing City, which were damaged by the earthquake.

Brussels (TDI): The European Union has announced €2.5 Million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar for the people affected by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the country on Friday.

According to Hadja Lahbib, the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, “EU is already providing €2.5mil in emergency aid for people affected by this morning’s earthquake in Myanmar. This will help address the immediate needs of the most vulnerable.”

The Chinese government has pledged emergency humanitarian assistance amounting to 100 million yuan (approximately $13.78 million) for earthquake-stricken Myanmar. Additionally, two rescue teams have been sent, along with urgently needed relief supplies such as tents, blankets, first aid kits, food, and drinking water, according to Li Ming, spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency, on Saturday, March 29.

Reports indicate that President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will provide assistance to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake on Friday.

“We’re going to be helping,” Trump said from the Oval Office on March 29.

Trump added that his officials have already been in contact with Myanmar government, describing the situation as “terrible.”

This announcement came after Myanmar’s leader made a rare plea for international aid.

An earthquake with a magnitude of approximately 6.9 just hit Myanmar at around 12:53 pm today.

The epicenter with 12 km from Sagaing initially determined. Affected countries reportedly involve Bangladesh, India, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, and Yunnan of China.

Source : Np News

In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.

Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.