Graduation dinner for Thiha Company of 129th Intake of Defence Services (Army) Officers Training School took place at the Bahtoo on Wednesday.

On behalf of the Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, SSPC Vice-Chairman and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Soe Win attended the dinner reception, along with the Shan State Chief Minister U Aung Aung, senior military officials from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services and concerned officials.

The Vice Senior General and party cordially greeted the cadets and had dinner together with them. They also enjoyed the performance of military music band of Officers Training School Bahtoo and presented cash rewards. At the Thabin Hall, the Vice Senior General and party also enjoyed the commemorative performance by the Mobile Public Relations Team, operating under the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare.

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A ceremony commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the Information and Public Relations Department under the Ministry of Information was held at the assembly hall of the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw on February 25th.

First, a video clip titled "Towards Victory Hand in Hand with Shared Dreams - IPRD," showcasing the activities of the Information and Public Relations Department during the year 2025, was screened. Subsequently, Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn delivered an address. He stated that the Information and Public Relations Department has stood firm and progressed as a key department within the Ministry for 35 years, and this robust advancement is due to the unified and cohesive efforts of its leaders and the personnel who diligently fulfill their respective duties.

He emphasized that the department operates as a vast network, with 435 offices at Region, State, District, Township, and Town levels. He urged all staff members to continue working collectively to earn the trust, reliance, and recognition of the public for the Ministry and their department.

Following this, the Permanent Secretary and departmental officials presented awards to the recipients of excellence awards. Subsequently, Deputy Minister U Ye Tint presented awards to various respective award recipients. The Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn then conferred awards upon the winning Region and State offices. The Director U Tin Ko Win from Magway Region, representing the award recipients, expressed words of gratitude.

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The Tourism Committee’s meeting (1/2026) was held at the Jade Hall of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism on February 25th.

The meeting was attended by the Vice-Chairman of the Central Committee for Tourism Development, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, and Union Minister for the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs and the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, Jeng Phang Naw Taung, who delivered an opening address. In his opening remarks, the Union Minister stated that today's meeting was convened to review and coordinate the implementation status of directives and decisions from previous meetings of the Central Committee for Tourism Development and the Tourism Committee, as well as matters requiring further action.

He encouraged committee members to discuss and identify measures that should be undertaken for the development of Myanmar's tourism industry. He noted that Myanmar is planning to host the Mekong Tourism Forum-2026 and related meetings during the year. He urged committee members attending the meeting to collectively provide recommendations and discussions for the further improvement and development of Myanmar's hotel and tourism sector. Subsequently, the Committee Secretary Director General of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism read and presented the implementation status of previous Tourism Committee meeting decisions and submissions requiring committee decisions.

Following this, committee members including ministers from the Nay Pyi Taw Council and Region/State governments, tourism experts, and representatives from private tourism organizations discussed and presented matters related to their respective sectors. The Permanent Secretary, Director General, and Chairman of the Myanmar Tourism Federation provided supplementary discussions and presentations.

Deputy Minister U Phyo Zaw Soe then presented analyses and discussions on matters including ensuring the long-term sustainability of Myanmar's tourist destinations, attracting more domestic and international tourists, tourism market promotion, human resource development in the hotel and tourism sector, and tourism infrastructure development. The Union Minister provided supplementary remarks on necessary matters and delivered a concluding address.

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The workshop on Sharing National Experience on Enhancing Rural Entrepreneurship Development for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, a project under the ASEAN Rural Development Master Plan and ASEAN RDPE Framework aimed at developing rural livelihoods, was held in Nay Pyi Taw on February 25th.

The ceremony was attended by Union Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Hla Moe who delivered the opening address. First, a documentary video on the implementation of livelihood activities by the Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development was screened.

Subsequently, Union Minister U Hla Moe delivered the opening address, stating that since 69 percent of the country's population resides in rural areas, sustainable rural development is an indispensable strategic process for nation-building. The State is providing multi-sectoral support in finance, infrastructure, and human resource development to narrow the urban-rural development gap, while also accelerating the promotion of innovations in line with modern systems.

He mentioned that the State has already disbursed a total of 369.755 billion kyats from the Country’s Economic Promotion Fund for the development of agriculture, livestock, and production sectors etc. Following this, Mr. Shihab Uddin Ahamad, Country Director of Action Aid, delivered a keynote speech on "Strengthening Rural Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Livelihoods."

After the keynote address, a group photo was taken, and the opening ceremony concluded. Subsequently, attendees including responsible government officials, representatives from UN agencies, INGOs, and NGOs, participated in four panel sessions discussing topics related to "Women's Livelihood Development, Sustainable Livelihood Development, Vocational Technical and Skills Development, and Financial Capital and Entrepreneurship Development."

After the presentations from each session, Deputy Director General U Myo Naing Aung from the Department of Rural Development provided reviews, discussions, and recommendations. The ceremony was then concluded with a closing address by Director General U Thein Lwin of the Department of Rural Development.

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Vice Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice Senior General Soe Win met with the military officers, Tatmadawmen, family members and instructors at Bahtoo Station on Wednesday.

In his speech, the Vice Senior General stressed the significant of the Bahtoo Town which is the base for military training schools and training supporting companies. He urged all to provide effective training on military knowledge and skills, ensuring the regional security.

He stressed the successful holding of the multi-party democracy general election, with 54.22% voter turnouts, and hluttaw sessions are scheduled for March, with Presidential Election in early April, in order to hand over the state duty to the new government.

He urged all to make constant training for capable Tatmadaw, serving the security and defence duty of the nation, while providing for welfare of the family members and education promotion of the children. During the meeting, foodstuff and cash assistance were provided for the military officer, Tatmadawmen and families as well as for the maternal and child welfare association. In the afternoon, the Vice Senior General and party visited Integrated Farm (Bahtoo San), and inspected the poultry, cattle and piggery farms and cultivation of seasonal crops.

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The Eighth Research Paper Reading Session of the Department of Agriculture was held at the Union Minister's Office Meeting Hall of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation in Nay Pyi Taw on February 25th.

At the paper reading session, Union Minister U Min Naung delivered an opening address. He stated that the State is implementing target crops to achieve target yields for various crops. In addition to the previously designated ten target crops, onions, garlic, and potatoes have also been designated as target crops with specific yield targets to improve productivity.

Therefore, he urged researchers to conduct studies to identify methods and appropriate technologies for achieving target yields, and emphasized that specialists must work to disseminate necessary agricultural technologies to farmers to ensure their adoption. He stressed the importance of extending these technologies to farming communities.

Subsequently, the Director General of the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Ye Tint Tun, explained the objectives of organizing the paper reading session, after which the Eighth Research Paper Reading Session of the Department of Agriculture commenced. The paper reading session will be held over three days from February 25th to 27th. It is reported that a total of 60 research papers from various departmental divisions at the headquarters and from Regions and States will be presented during the session.

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Vice Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice Senior General Soe Win visited Myo Ma Phayagyi Monastery in Myo Kone Ward of Yatsauk Township on Wednesday.

The Vice Senior General and party received Five Precepts from the Patron Sayadaw, and donated offertories, sharing merits gained. They later visited the People's Hospital in Bahtoo and comforted the patients, receiving treatment at the hospital. They also took a tour of the hospital, reviewing the X-ray Unit, Lab Room, TB Diagnosis Unit, Dental Unit, Medical Equipment and Medicine Store.

The Vice Senior General and party then visited No.1 Basic Education High School (Bahtoo) and encouraged the Grade-12 students who will sit for the matriculation exams in March. He also met with the In-charge of the school and teachers and heard reports on the effort for education promotion.

The Vice Senior General called for cooperation among the teachers and parents for achieving target passing rate.  They then inspected the damaged sites at the school fence, during the March 28 earthquake, and coordinated the needs for speedy repair works.

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Kayah State Chief Minister U Sein Oo, accompanied by state government members and officials, conducted an inspection of reconstruction projects for buildings damaged by terrorist insurgents, as well as the construction of.

The Chief Minister first arrived at the District General Administration Department (GAD) Complex in Daw-U Khu Ward and inspected the repairs being made to the three-story building and the assembly hall, both of which had sustained damage due to the insurgent attacks.

On the inspection, the responsible officials presented detailed updates on the progress of the renovation works.

Then, the Chief Minister toured the interior and instructed the team to ensure completion within the set timeframe. He emphasized that the Quality Control Team must conduct systematic inspections before the formal handover and directed that departmental office assignments within the complex be finalized as soon as possible.

Following the building inspection, the Chief Minister reviewed the construction of a 1,270-foot-long brick perimeter wall around the District GAD complex and provided necessary guidance to the contractors.

Next, the Chief Minister and party then proceeded to the State Department of Highways to inspect the final stages of construction for the new two-story Reinforced Concrete (RC) office of the Assistant Director (Civil) for Loikaw District.

After officials explained the current status of the finishing works, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of meeting set standards and finishing the project on schedule. He noted that both physical construction and administrative preparations for the office must be completed systematically on time.

The inspection visit concluded with a walkthrough of the construction site to ensure work quality was being maintained, it’s reported.

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A winter storm covered Central Park in snow on Monday, with residents walking through near-deserted streets and crews plowing the roads.

Strong wind gusts swept through the borough while locals shoveled sidewalks and buses moved slowly along snow-covered avenues. A huge blizzard dumped 50 centimeters of snow in Central Park, according to New York City's climate reporting station -- the ninth biggest snowstorm ever recorded there.

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Britain's data watchdog on Tuesday said it has fined online discussion site Reddit $19.5 million over failures to protect children's personal data.

The Information Commissioner's Office said the US-based company failed to check children's ages properly and did not complete a required risk assessment for children before January 2025. "These failures meant Reddit was using children’s data unlawfully, potentially exposing them to inappropriate and harmful content," the ICO said.

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