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Heavy downpours hit the tropical Southeast Asian country during the May-October rainy season, often triggering flooding. (Photo: AFP)

Monsoon flooding in Myanmar forces thousands from their homes

We are working together with local authorities helping the people and providing food,' said the department's director,...

15 July 2019 3:20 PM IST

The decision recognises the importance of the central Myanmar site and will likely be a boon to Myanmars tourist industry. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Myanmar's temple city Bagan attains UNESCO Heritage status

Myanmar's temple city Bagan awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

9 July 2019 11:31 AM IST

The UN refugee agency says Myanmar and Bangladesh are making a second attempt to start repatriating Rohingya Muslims after more than 700,000 of them fled a security crackdown in Myanmar almost two years ago. (Photo: File/ AP)

Second attempt to return Rohingya to Myanmar planned: UN

Myanmar's military in August 2017 launched a counterinsurgency campaign in response to an attack by a Rohingya insurgent...

16 Aug 2019 2:28 PM IST

At least 51 people lost their lives after monsoons triggered landslides in Myanmars Mon State, according to the countrys Fire Services Department. (Photo: ANI)

56 killed as monsoons trigger landslides in Myanmar

Heavy rains led to a major landslide at the Ma-lat mountain. People, houses and vehicles were caught in the mud...

12 Aug 2019 8:59 AM IST

In a joint investigation by the Narcotics Control Bureau and the local police, it was revealed that suspicious substance in the gunny bags was ketamine, a psychotrophic substance, and there were 1,160 packets of 1 kg each worth Rs 300 crore in the international market, they said. (Photo: Twitter | @IndiaCoastGuard)

Coast Guard seizes Ketamine drug worth Rs 300 crore from Myanmarese...

On rummaging the vessel, 57 suspicious gunny bundles were found aboard, the Coast Guard said.

22 Sept 2019 4:56 PM IST

European Union flags are seen in front of the European Commission building in Brussels. (AFP)

EU to beef up scrutiny of money-laundering risks, adds Panama to...

The listing left out Saudi Arabia which was included in a draft list until it was struck down after pressure from the...

6 May 2020 11:45 AM IST

India toughens public procurement rules for bidders from bordering nations. (AP Photo)

In move against China, India tightens rules on investments from...

The Indian government's statement said the decision was taken to strengthen the defence of India and national security

24 July 2020 9:55 AM IST

Representational Image. (AP)

Myanmar farms tigers, pangolins to cater to China's wild meat demand

Myanmar is already a hub for the illegal trafficking of wildlife, a trade driven by demand from neighbouring China

11 July 2020 12:35 PM IST

Farrukh Dhondy | All changes not a revolution': History can't be just...

Bloody Myanmar today is not a revolution, it is an imposed change of regime, best described as a fascist military coup

10 April 2021 12:05 AM IST

The Akha Swing Festival in Chiang Rai, published in Osotho magazine, October 2009. (Photo By Arrangement)

Chiang Rai, the Switzerland of Thailand

Cool mountains, lush foliage, rich culture among the major attractions

9 Oct 2022 4:57 PM IST

Facebook has become a means for those seeking to spread hate and cause harm, and posts have been linked to offline violence. (Photo: AP)

Facebook takes down more Myanmar accounts over military links

The social media giant had previously removed accounts, including that of Myanmar's army chief.

19 Dec 2018 11:27 AM IST

As Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey got roundly trolled for hate mongering against a community, many believe the micro-blogging platform got a taste of its own medicine.

'Aware of atrocities': Twitter CEO responds to critics of Myanmar...

UN-mandated investigators have accused Myanmar's army of genocidal intent.

13 Dec 2018 1:18 PM IST