March 2007 News

News collection that covered March 2007.

Rice destroyed by insects, price may go up — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

16 March 2007: The price of rice may shoot up next month because insects have destroyed a lot of rice stocked in the stores in Kalay Myo, Sagaing Division.

Authorities accused of setting fire to Pakokku Market — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 17, 2007: Local people have blamed the Burmese authorities for the fire in Pakokku Market, Magwe division on the night of February 12. But the reason is still unclear.

Burmese livestock banned in Mizoram for bird flu — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 17, 2007: The authorities in Mizoram , India have banned entry of all Burmese live stock since last month through the Indo-Burma border after reports of an outbreak of bird fluid in the neigbouring country.

Burmese migrants donate blood to Mizoram hospital — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 19, 2007: A Burmese social group and the Christian Association donated blood to the Civil Hospital in Aizawl, Mizoram state, on the Indo-Burma border last weekend.

Burmese women hold exchange programme in Mizoram — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 13, 2007: An exchange programme for women was conducted by the association of Burmese women in Mizoram near the Indo-Burma on International Women’s Day.

CNF peace delegates back home — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

18 March 2007: The CNF delegation, which went for peace talks with the Burmese military junta, has come back to its headquarters on the Indo-Burma border area on Saturday following negotiations between March 15 to 16.

Cows stolen and slaughtered — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

17 March 2007: Cows are mysteriously disappearing and being slaughtered in Tahan Township , Sagiang Division since December last year.

Government employees' salary may increase — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 22, 2007: The Burmese military regime is likely to increase the salary of government employees by about Kyat 20,000 as a bonus from April.

Chapcharkut festival celebrated in Tahan, Kalay Myo — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 22, 2007: A Chin group celebrated the Chapcharkut festival in C block in northern Tahan Kalay Myo Township yesterday.

Reconstruction of Tahan Market discontinued — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 24, 2007: Reconstruction of the Tahan Market in Myanmar (formerly Burma) has been discontinued over the last two weeks.

Traders in a spot over border road closure — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 24, 2007: The Burmese authorities in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) have closed the border road, which links Hakha and Than Tlang in Chin State to Mizoram state, India. This has hit not only traders but also local people who are facing problems in eking out their livelihood.

Churches and Christians under junta scanner — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 26, 2007: Burmese military authorities in Chin state are monitoring and investigating the activities of churches and Christians. The reports are being sent regularly to the central government.

SPDC collects Kyat nine million from churches for graveyard — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 26, 2007: Military authorities have collected Kyat nine million from churches in upper Myanmar, Sagiang Division, Kalay Myo and bought land for a graveyard spread over 30 acres from civilian landlords in February.

Army forces people to sell liquor worth Kyat 1.5 million — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 26, 2007: A Burmese army unit stationed in ThanTlang, Chin state, Myanmar, has ordered villagers from eight villages to sell OB liquor, a government product, worth about Kyat 1.5 million.

Mizoram preacher Dr Siama in Burma for the second time — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 27, 2007: A preacher from Mizoram , India , Dr P.C. Biak Siama visited Burma for the second time on a preaching programme to Kalay Myo, Sagaing Division.

Strict check on Burmese visitors after murder of five in Mizoram — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 27, 2007: The murder of a family of four and their guest in Saiha district, Mizoram, India last Friday has sent shock waves among locals and goaded the authorities to initiate stringent checks on people coming in from Burma to Saiha on the border.

Two refugees from Burma detained in India — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

29 March 2007: Two refugees from Chin state in Myanmar have been reportedly detained at different places in New Delhi, India for tampering with an Indian Home Ministry envelope last week.

Kuki students released in New Delhi — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

29 March 2007: The police yesterday released 137 Kuki students from Tihar Jail in New Delhi, India after Manipur Lok Sabha MP Mani Charinamei appealed to the National Human Right Commission (NHRC) to redress the grievances of Kuki students.

Kuki students released in New Delhi — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

29 March 2007: The police yesterday released 137 Kuki students from Tihar Jail in New Delhi, India after Manipur Lok Sabha MP Mani Charinamei appealed to the National Human Right Commission (NHRC) to redress the grievances of Kuki students.

Freedom of worship by Christian’s under threat in Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 30, 2007: In a blatant instance of religious persecution, the Burmese military regime is forcing Christian pastors to sign a vow to stop worshipping in churches in Gangaw, Magwey Division in Burma

Child soldiers continue to be recruited in military ruled Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

March 30, 2007: The Burmese military junta continues to recruit child soldiers in contravention of international laws, without batting an eyelid. It is persuading and coercing youth of all ages to join the army using different ploys.