Officials from the Bokeo branch of the State Water Supply Enterprise, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the province’s Public Works and Transport Department on Tuesday attend a meeting to discuss management capacity development in the water supply sector, through a project funded by JICA. --Photo Khampheng Sisavang

The Ministry of Education and Sports on Monday holds a workshop titled “Promoting Understanding of Inclusive Education for Children and Disabled Persons in Vientiane”, attended by Deputy Minister of Education and Sports Dr Dalavone Kittiphan, representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency and other individuals. The meeting agreed that greater inclusion of children with disabilities is a key factor in achieving the vision of the Lao government that no one is left behind in terms of education.      --Photo Sports Newspaper

Pakse city authorities in Champasak province on Tuesday visit a waste disposal site to check out a smouldering fire following complaints by local residents. --Photo Champamai newspaper

Xayabouly district authorities on Tuesday give supplies including zinc roofing sheets, rice, clothing and household items worth more than 20 million kip to two families in Khonepieth village who suffered losses in a fire that raged through their houses on December 31. The cost of the fire damage was estimated at more 315 million kip. --Photo Pasaxon