Departmental offices, schools reopen as stability returns to Natogyi

DEPARTMENTAL offices have reo­pened from 7 November in Natogyi, Myingyan District, Mandalay Region.

Since 8 August 2024, all departmen­tal offices except for the security forces and the Myanmar Police Force have not been able to open due to the unstable situation in the area, and the staff of other departments had to perform their duties in other towns as assigned.

Now that the security situation in Natogyi has stabilised, departmen­tal offices were able to reopen from 7 November. A total of 32 departmental offices are now functioning, staffed by 34 officers and 338 employees. Addition­ally, 18 basic education schools have resumed operations. It is reported that 977 displaced households, comprising 2,284 people, have returned to reside in the town.

For the cleanliness and beautifica­tion of Natogyi, Tatmadaw personnel, the Myanmar Police, departmental staff, and residents are working together to clear and trim trees, maintain electricity and water services in the town’s wards, and provide healthcare services to the public. Furthermore, markets and food and consumer goods shops in the town and wards have reopened, and pas­senger transport lines are operating normally on a daily basis. — District IPRD/MKKS