Bible Knowledge Competition Held in Tahan
18 September 2011: About 150 members from a total of 15 churches yesterday participated in a Bible knowledge competition held at a Methodist Church in Mission Block of Tahan, Kalay Myo, Sagain Division.
Group Raises Awareness on Transnational Development Project
17 September 2011: A local rights group in Mizoram, India on Thursday organized an event to raise local awareness about the possible social and environmental consequences of the multi-million dollar development project being implemented by India and Burma.
Protest against China-sponsored Dam Projects in Burma
16 September 2011: Amid a series of global protests against the ‘controversial’ Myitsone dam projects in Burma, Thein Sein’s government is to go ahead with its joint plan in partnership with China.
Pictures of Protest against China-Burma Dam Project in Burma
16 September 2011: Scores of people from Burma and British supporters gathered in front of the Burmese Embassy in London, protesting against the ongoing Myitsone dam construction project at the source of the Irrawaddy River, jointly run by China and Burma’s government.
Dozens of Pigs Killed by Unknown Disease in Chin State
16 September 2011: More than sixty pigs have died from an unknown disease in Falam Township, Chin State since July 2011, according to a headman of Zawngte village.
Locals Ordered to Register Guests by Authorities
15 September 2011: U Khin Maung Win, Administration Officer of Falam Township, Chin State has ordered the village headmen to register each guest visiting the area and charge 200 kyats per head, according to Chin Human Rights Organisation‘s sources.
Global Protest for Rohingya Rights in Burma
15 September 2011: More than 100 people rallied in front of the Burmese Embassy in London, UK to show solidarity in condemning human rights violations against Rohingyas in Burma.
US TV to Broadcast Refugee Resettlement into America
14 September 2011: CBS, a major US commercial broadcasting TV network, is to launch a 30-minute programme about refugee resettlement into the US on 25 September 2011.
Students Forced to Attend Classes on Saturday due to Buddhist Sabbath Day
13 September 2011: Local students and teachers in Thantlang Town, Chin State have been forced to go to school on Saturdays in replacement of Buddhist sabbath day that fall on a weekday, mostly Monday.