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Photo News - March 2009
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Sunday, 01 March 2009 22:49



Declaring an additional 57 brands of tea-leaf pickle, known as Laphet, tainted with toxic chemical colors, the Ministry of Health has now designated 100 brands of Laphet as unfit for consumption. Photo : Mizzima. A gate to the People's Park and Square in Rangoon. Photo: Mizzima. The Rangoon Municipality has transferred the management of the Park and Square to a private company. A gate to the People's Park and Square in Rangoon. Photo: Mizzima. The Rangoon Municipality has transferred the management of the Park and Square to a private company. A speeding military truck on Fridafternoon dashed into a passenger bus and hit an electric pole in Rangoon’s Lanmadaw Township. Photo - Mizzima. The accident, however, did not result in casualties though a few people were reportedly injured, eyewitnesses said. A speeding military truck on Friday afternoon dashed into a passenger bus and hit an electric pole in Rangoon’s Lanmadaw Township. Photo - Mizzima. The accident, however, did not result in casualties though a few people were reportedly injured, eyewitnesses said. A speeding military truck on Friday afternoon dashed into a passenger bus and hit an electric pole in Rangoon’s Lanmadaw Township. Photo - Mizzima. The accident, however, did not result in casualties though a few people were reportedly injured, eyewitnesses said. A speeding military truck on Friday afternoon dashed into a passenger bus and hit an electric pole in Rangoon’s Lanmadaw Township. Photo - Mizzima. The accident, however, did not result in casualties though a few people were reportedly injured, eyewitnesses said. The funeral service of writer Kyi Oo, mother of detained prominent comedian Zarganar, being held on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Well-wishers, relatives and others including detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday sent flowers as an expression of their grievance. The Trade Exhibition, which began on Friday, 20 March 2009, is being held at Rangoon’s Military Hall (IV). Photo – Mizzima. About 180 show rooms are showcasing accessories, jewellery and services at the exhibition. Besides, the exhibition is also facilitating signing of business agreements. The Trade Exhibition, which began on Friday, 20 March 2009, is being held at Rangoon’s Military Hall (IV). Photo – Mizzima. About 180 show rooms are showcasing accessories, jewellery and services at the exhibition. Besides, the exhibition is also facilitating signing of business agreements. The Trade Exhibition, which began on Friday, 20 March 2009, is being held at Rangoon’s Military Hall (IV). Photo – Mizzima. About 180 show rooms are showcasing accessories, jewellery and services at the exhibition. Besides, the exhibition is also facilitating signing of business agreements. A signboard stating “no sale of beer and alcohol” at a shop, in Rangoon’s downtown area in Sule Pagoda street, on Thursday, the last day of matriculation exam for students with arts. Photo – Mizzima. People working in the Moe Htih Moe Mih gold mine in Yameathinn Township in Mandalay Division. Photo – Mizzima. Though the gold mine, which is about 30 miles from Yameathinn town, is banned, gold miners have been working at the site after bribing the Ministry of Mining and local police. Currently, however, gold miners have been driven away from the work site. People of all ages celebrate the festival of holi in many parts of India, Nepal and Bangladesh. (Photo: Zaushan - Mizzima). Holi, the festival of colors, is recognized by Hindus as marking the triumph of good over evil and is commonly known as the day when people rub 'gulal' and 'abeer' on each others' faces in celebration. It falls on the full moon day at the end of February or early March. People of all ages celebrate the festival of holi in many parts of India, Nepal and Bangladesh. (Photo: Zaushan - Mizzima). Holi, the festival of colors, is recognized by Hindus as marking the triumph of good over evil and is commonly known as the day when people rub 'gulal' and 'abeer' on each others' faces in celebration. It falls on the full moon day at the end of February or early March. People of all ages celebrate the festival of holi in many parts of India, Nepal and Bangladesh. (Photo: Zaushan - Mizzima). Holi, the festival of colors, is recognized by Hindus as marking the triumph of good over evil and is commonly known as the day when people rub 'gulal' and 'abeer' on each others' faces in celebration. It falls on the full moon day at the end of February or early March. People of all ages celebrate the festival of holi in many parts of India, Nepal and Bangladesh. (Photo: Zaushan - Mizzima). Holi, the festival of colors, is recognized by Hindus as marking the triumph of good over evil and is commonly known as the day when people rub 'gulal' and 'abeer' on each others' faces in celebration. It falls on the full moon day at the end of February or early March. Women and migrant labor rights activists gather at Thapae Road in Chiang Mai, Thailand, en route to the Three Kings Monument on the occasion of International Women's Day - March 8, 2009. Photo: Usa Pichai (Mizzima) Women and migrant labor rights activists gather at Thapae Road in Chiang Mai, Thailand, en route to the Three Kings Monument on the occasion of International Women's Day - March 8, 2009. Photo: Usa Pichai (Mizzima) Women and migrant labor rights activists gather at Thapae Road in Chiang Mai, Thailand, en route to the Three Kings Monument on the occasion of International Women's Day - March 8, 2009. Photo: Usa Pichai (Mizzima) Women and migrant labor rights activists gather at Thapae Road in Chiang Mai, Thailand, en route to the Three Kings Monument on the occasion of International Women's Day - March 8, 2009. Photo: Usa Pichai (Mizzima) Starting from beginning of June, the Press Scrutiny and Registration Board (in picture) will digitize its works of censorship on journals. Photo: Mizzima An old Hino mini bus turned over in front of Thamada Cinema Complex in downtown Rangoon, at about 3:00 pm on Wednesday killing at least one person and injuring several others. Photo:MIZZIMA. Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi speaking at the 14th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit being held at Thailand’s beach resort of Hua Hin. Photo – Mizzima. The 10-member ASEAN on Sunday wrapped-up its three-day annual meeting agreeing to further strengthen cooperation between nations. Soe Aung, a Burmese activist speaking to the press on the side-lines of the 14th Asean Summit in Thailand’s beach resort of Hua Hin. Photo – Mizzima. Rights activists from Burma and Cambodia on Saturday were barred from participating at an informal meeting of Asean leaders with ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly representatives, ASEAN youth representatives and ASEAN Civil Society representatives. Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vijjajiva  and Asean Secretary-General Dr. Surin Pitsuwan at the 14th Asean Summit. Photo – Mizzima. Leaders of the 10-member bloc have agreed to use the term “illegal migrants in Indian Ocean” to refer to Rohingya boatpeople, Bengalis and other migrants.



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