Officials and local residents on Tuesday celebrate the opening of a new bridge in Phienghong village, Nonghaet district, Xiengkhouang province, built by the Nam Neun 1 Hydropower Company Limited. Construction of the bridge, which is 109 metres long and spans the Neun River, was funded by the company and the government at a cost of  19.73 billion kip and was completed last month. --Photo Pathetlao

Thataeng district labour and social welfare office staff in Xekong province distribute 15 tonnes of rice to impoverished families in 15 villages who suffered losses caused by weather extremes, fires, and crop pests in recent times.  --Photo Pathetlao

Bachiengchaleunsouk district authorities in Champasak province on Tuesday assess the repair of a road in Nonsone village and a bridge in Nongsay village. They aim to complete the repairs before the height of the rainy season this year. --Photo Champamai newspaper

These buffaloes died after being struck by lightning on Monday in Bosan village, Botaen district, Xayabouly province. --Photo Laophattana News