Insurgents 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.

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 administrative officials and 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”.

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France has been marked by an exceptional display of camaraderie and respect from President Emmanuel Macron, show casing the strength of their bilateral relationship. 

From shared moments at the AI Action Summit to travelling together in a joint motorcade and even on the same plane to Marseille, the two leaders have highlighted their close personal and diplomatic ties. 

MALICIOUS media outlets intentionally spread fake news, claiming that security forces launched drone attacks in Koemyo village and Thoeboe village in Kanbalu Township, Sagaing Region. 

According to a security official, security forces conducted security measures to protect the lives and properties of civilians under the law. Terrorists launched arson attacks and fired at the villages using heavy weapons for various reasons without taking the lives and properties of people into consideration. 

DURING excavation work at the ancient city of Toungoo Ketumati in Toungoo Township, Bago Region, archaeologists discovered a buried turret, according to sources from the Toungoo Ketumati excavation site. 

The excavation of the ancient city of Toungoo Ketumati began in January and remains ongoing. The city walls unearthed during the process will be preserved in their original state to maintain their historical value. 

THE Buddha Pujaniya Festival at Zalun Pyidawpyan Pagoda will be held for eight days, from 7 to 14 March 2025, featuring ceremonies and festivities to honour the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, according to U Khin Maung Oo, a member of the Zalun Pyidawpyan Pagoda Board of Trustees. “The Zalun Pyidawpyan Pagoda’s Buddha Pujaniya Festival takes place from the 9th waxing day to the 1st waning day of Taboung. During the festival, we will offer whole-body gold foils and a gold ceiling to the Buddha, as well as alms and rice offerings to members of the Sangha.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla hosted a dinner in honour of the 78th Anniversary of Union Day 2025 at the square of the City Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday evening.

THE Gaza ceasefire appeared increasingly fragile Tuesday after Hamas said US President Donald Trump’s latest warning “further complicates” the agreement with Israel, which has so far led to five hostage-prisoner swaps. 

Trump said that “all hell” would break out if Hamas failed to release all Israeli hostages by the weekend. The truce, in place since 19 January, largely halted more than 15 months of fighting in Gaza but has come under strain in recent days. 

WITH the elevated temperature, the consumption of watermelon has increased, helping the sale of watermelon expanded internally. The temperature has started rising from this month, meanwhile, watermelon trade has mounted as people buy it for eating, or reselling or making juice as watermelon is a fruit which improves hydration. 

AS its fourth international flight schedule, Myanmar Airways International said a new direct flight from Mandalay Airport to Chiang Mai was launched on 10 February. 

MAI said it is the fourth direct international flight, to provide more options for more convenient travel for passengers, after previous direct flights to Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok-Don Mueang and Novosibirsk from Mandalay. 

The Mandalay-Chiang Mai flight will run on every Monday and Friday weekly, it said. — MT/ ZS