Some 100 rare fish released into Mekong
30 Mekong giant barbs and 70 striped catfish, both rare and listed as endangered species of fish, were released and expected to increase fish stocks.
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
Stung Prek Tnaot River’s banks collapse as houses drop into floodwaters
On January 17, seven houses that were built near the canals collapsed into the water and 70 more houses were at risk.
Floodwaters recede in Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang but stagnate in capital, Kandal
Authorities have cautioned people who live near lowlands, with weather officials predicting that there will be light-to-medium rains from January 20.
At least 19 dead, 73 injured in blaze at Poipet hotel-casino
Nhem Phoeng, chief of administration at the Poipet Town Hall, estimated 400 people, mostly staff and Thai guests of the casinos, were left stranded on the roof of the buildings.
Unseasonably stormy weather dumps rain on Cambodia’s coastal provinces
Among other damages, the thunderstorms have sunken four fishing boats, although no deaths or serious injuries have been reported.
Ang Trapeang Thma draws tourists
In 1976, about 50,000 people were forced to dig, excavate and carry soil to build dams and turn the site into a major agricultural reservoir.
Hun Sen thanks US’ Biden for return of looted statues
The US has already returned a pre-Angkorian-style sandstone statue to Cambodia earlier this month, and over 30 artifacts are lined up for repatriation by the end of the year.
Farmer prosperity translates into food security: Agriculture experts
However, researchers say Cambodian farmers are still limited in their mastery of cultivation techniques, use of appropriate seed varieties and overall application of fertilisers.
New safety rules to be implemented after tragic sinking that killed 11 Cambodian students
The district now requires all waterway transportation services to carry enough life jackets for each passenger and ensure that their boat or ferry is in good condition.
Maintain riverside to avoid flooding Phnom Penh, residents told
Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Lim Kean Hor said the water levels behind the Stung Prek Tnaot delta dam were currently not high enough to cause concern.