Thursday, October 14, 2010

Remains of 26 soldiers found in mass grave

QUANG NGAI — The remains of 26 war soldiers were found yesterday in a mass grave excavated in central Quang Ngai Province's Nghia Hanh district.

Quang Ngai Province's Military Steering Committee said the soldiers' belongings helped identify the Commando C506 soldiers that died during the General Offensive in 1968.

City to fine homes with mosquito larva

HCM CITY — People in HCM City will be fined up to VND500,000 (US$26) if mosquito larva are found in their home by health inspectors, the HCM City's Health Department announced.

The department has asked the city's 24 districts to expedite their clean up efforts to combat the spread of dengue fever.

Coach cleaner returns VND40 million

NGHE AN — A coach cleaner from Van Xuan Coach Company returned more than VND40 million ($2,000) to a passenger who accidentally dropped the money while travelling from Ha Noi to Vinh on Monday.

Tran Quoc Tuan, 23, was honoured by his company for his honesty.

Miwon VN supports Red Cross fund

HA NOI — Miwon Viet Nam Ltd yesterday committed to provide at least US$25,000 annually over the next five years to help the Viet Nam Red Cross Society carry out humanitarian programmes. The aid, beginning this year, will be used to assist the poor and victims of natural disasters and Agent Orange. — VNS

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