Construction of a road linking the Dawei deep-sea port in Myanmar with Kanchanaburi will be delayed after Japan determined that 15-degree inclines along seven stretches of the road would be unsafe for lorries.
Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Friday construction of the 138km road from the Dawei deep-sea port to Ban Phu Nam Ron in Kanchanaburi must be postponed.
The project was due to start in March.
The delay comes following an inspection by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica). (Courtesy of Bangkok Post: News)
February 28, 2016
Myanmar anti-drug group fears for its safety after being ambushed by poppy farmers
Christian anti-drug vigilantes in Myanmar said on Saturday they had halted a mission to raze poppy fields while at least 30 of their members were recovering from injuries sustained during violent clashes with unknown attackers this week.
Pat Jasan, a hardline Christian group known for flogging drug users, said it was assailed by a mob wielding explosives and stones on Thursday after it set out to destroy poppy plants against the wishes of local farmers in the hilly and far-flung Kachin state. (Courtesy of South China Morning Post)
Pat Jasan, a hardline Christian group known for flogging drug users, said it was assailed by a mob wielding explosives and stones on Thursday after it set out to destroy poppy plants against the wishes of local farmers in the hilly and far-flung Kachin state. (Courtesy of South China Morning Post)
NLD surprised over peace mission report
Drawing attention to the Naga Hoho and ENPO peace mission to Myanmar, the National League for Democracy (NLD), Naga Region Headquarters, Lahe town, Naga Self-Administered Zone, Myanmar has said while it was happy to know the about trip, though it was not informed, it was equally surprised to learn “certain elements” in their trip report.
In a press release, NLD, Naga region chairman Law Yone the report mentioned the former MPs as incumbent though they were no more in the office since February 1, 2016.
NLD, Naga Region termed it as “unfortunate” and said not an iota about the trip was informed to them though they had been given the office since February 1. (Courtesy of Nagaland Post)
In a press release, NLD, Naga region chairman Law Yone the report mentioned the former MPs as incumbent though they were no more in the office since February 1, 2016.
NLD, Naga Region termed it as “unfortunate” and said not an iota about the trip was informed to them though they had been given the office since February 1. (Courtesy of Nagaland Post)
Karen WARY of ceasefire in world’s longest civil war
The boisterous crowd suddenly falls silent as booming drums signal the start of the military parade. Smartphones are whipped from pockets by Karen of all ages who have been gathering since before dawn.
The highlight of the 67th Karen Resistance Day is underway with the first-ever march-past by every brigade of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), an unprecedented show of military might and defiance by the armed wing of the Karen National Union.
The January 31 parade was the culmination of a day of music and traditional dancing interspersed with more sombre reflection over photos and stories of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for independence. More poignant reminders of what is being fought for came in an exhibition on Karen state's natural treasures - rivers, forests and wildlife. (Courtesy of The Nation)
The highlight of the 67th Karen Resistance Day is underway with the first-ever march-past by every brigade of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), an unprecedented show of military might and defiance by the armed wing of the Karen National Union.
The January 31 parade was the culmination of a day of music and traditional dancing interspersed with more sombre reflection over photos and stories of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for independence. More poignant reminders of what is being fought for came in an exhibition on Karen state's natural treasures - rivers, forests and wildlife. (Courtesy of The Nation)
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