THE Lao government, together with representatives from countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and development partners, officially launched the ASEAN Policy Guidelines on Agroecological Transition, marking a significant step towards strengthening sustainable and resilient food systems in the region.

AS there are more consumers, edible bamboo worms are selling well, according to the bamboo market.
Bamboo worms are available all year round, and recently, most young people have enjoyed eating them. “Bamboo worms are currently sold a lot in many places, including Chinatown and online.
Consumers have increased. More young people have started eating it. The trade is brisk, but when crickets and other insects appear in season, its trade slows down a bit. Bamboo worms are available throughout the year,” said a bamboo worm seller in Hlaing Township.

AMONG Dawei’s fishery products, dried Calta (Cyprinidae) which is meaty and cheap has been traded well.
“All Dawei’s fishery products are marketable including Rohu and tuna. But, among them, Calta or Indian carpe is the best-seller because it is meaty fish and price is cheap. Its price has been steady at around K10,000 per viss. This year, Rohu trade has also increased,” said an official from the Shwe Phyo Dawei-produced fishery products trading in Dawei Township.

FALSE reports stated that security forces burned houses in Bangbwe Village in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, destroying 18 homes. Local officials say this is not true.
A security official explained that terrorists attacked villages and forced people into illegal activities like extortion. In some cases, terrorists burned houses in villages that did not follow their orders. They used heavy weapons to carry out these attacks.

NAY PYI TAW March 19

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.

In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.

In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are civil servants and administrative officials who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.

Members of the United Nations Security Council discussed the airstrikes that Israel carried out in Gaza on Tuesday. Many called for the ceasefire to be reestablished. However, the United States pushed back on the idea.

Health authorities in Gaza say the attacks killed at least 404 people. The Palestinian Permanent Observer to the UN, Riyad Mansour, said, "Palestinians are being killed indiscriminately, are being denied humanitarian aid indiscriminately, are being maimed and detained indiscriminately."

THE Department of Urban and Housing Development warned the public to be on alert for real estate scams involving incentives like rental guarantees.
The DUHD granted a five-year lease at Thukha Dagon public rental housing to those who have difficulty in accommodation. Unscrupulous fraudsters are attempting to scam vulnerable individuals with fraudulent listings by providing fake rental guarantees.