The bodies of two missing students who drowned in Ngalapwae Creek, part of Arakan State’s Kyaukphyu Township, were recovered on Monday morning, according to family members.

“My husband was sentenced to two years in prison under Section 505(a) of the Penal Code. He was arrested on his way to the office.

The Myanmar military has followed the Vienna Convention rules of engagement and exercised restraint to minimise damage to civilians in its hostilities with anti-regime forces across the country, the junta’s foreign minister U Than Swe told diplomats on Thursday in Yangon.

The OGT, run by POSCO International Co., stores gas and petroleum near the Arakan coast before being piped to China.

Merchants exporting goods to Bangladesh are suffering after Bangladesh suspended imports of all products from Myanmar with the exception of ginger and garlic. 

Residents say the number of young people doing social activities in the rural parts of Arakan State is gradually decreasing due to the departure of young people for opportunities overseas.

Thai police detained the 126 ethnic minority children from Myanmar and seven Thai children from the school on Thursday, 

At present, more than 30 trucks carrying vegetables, basic foodstuffs and other items enter Sittwe every day, and since there are not enough trucks, such that traders have to use passenger buses to transport their goods.

The anniversary honours those students who sacrificed their lives for the cause, said the statement from the Yangon University Students Union, a member of the All Burma Federation of Student Unions (ABFSU).

“There is not much difference as we have to deposit the money within one week. Things might be different if it were one month, and not just a week,” 

The foundation will continue to provide humanitarian assistance during the 2023-24 fiscal year, the seven EAOs said on Wednesday.

Goldsmiths in Arakan State are struggling as demand for gold jewellery has significantly declined due to gold price hikes since the coup.

Local farmers will be provided with paddy seeds only if they present their difficulties to the junta through their respective ward and village administrators, said U Hla Thein, spokesman for the Arakan State military council.

Two local men from Ramree, Arakan State, who were arrested over land dispute have reportedly been charged under Section 9(1) of the 1955 Government Premises (Eviction) Act at the Ramree Township Court.

The junta is making arrangements to reopen some security checkpoints along the Maungdaw-Angumaw road in Maungdaw Township, Arakan State, according to locals and truck drivers.

The Myanmar Corn Industrial Association and United Amara Bank (UAB) have cooperated to partner with local corn farmers in Zalun, Myanaung, Ingapu, Nyaungdon, Pantanaw and Maubin townships in Ayeyarwady Region this year.

The marine national park is home to about 80 rare bird species, some of which are on the verge of extinction, as well as rare turtles, fish, shrimp and crabs.

A verdict for the accused was scheduled for July 4. But the court instead scheduled another hearing for July 18 due to the lack of permission from a superior, according to family members.

As a developing country, Myanmar has good prospects for economic growth, but tough challenges exist at the same time, said Min Aung Hlaing.