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Jinghpaw Prat [The Jinghpaw Times]— The first and only Kachin language weekly newspaper ever in circulation, The Jinghpaw Prat (The Jinghpaw Times), was founded in 1958 by Zau Bawn, the editor of publication. The Jinghpaw Prat was distributed weekly until it was forced to cease publication in 1962 after Ne Win seized power by military coup and ordered the halt of all independent newspaper publications.

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Shi Laika Ningnan — In 1943, the earliest Kachin language newspaper was published in India and distributed to northern Burma. The paper mainly covers battle news about Alliance and Japanese forces during the World War II. It was airdropped into the Kachin-inhabited area.
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Wunrawt Journal— In 1998, there was another effort at establishing a vernacular press, with publication of the Kachin language monthly journal, Wun Rawt (The Progressive). The journal covers news, opinion and articles concerning to Kachin in Burma. After five issues, the editor was arrested in Rangoon for failing to submit his publication to the Press Scrutiny Board (PSB) censorship committee for publications, and the paper was shut down.

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The Kachin Post — Monthly Kachin language newspaper published on February 1, 2002, in Chiang Mai, Thailand by editor Naw Seng and some Kachin youth who are committed in freedom of press, independent journalism and democracy. The Kachin Post started launching online version at www.kachinpost.com on September 1, 2003.

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Hparat Ninghkawng Magzine—Annual magazine published by Kachin Literature and Culture sub-committee of University of Yangon.

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Chyurum Shalat Magazine—Annual magazine published by Kachin Literature and Culture sub-committee of University of Mandalay.

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Buga Shanan Magazine— Annual magazine published by Kachin Literature and Culture sub-committee of University of Myitkyina.

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Pahtau Magazine— Annual magazine published by Kachin Student studying at the Myanmar Institute of Theology in Insein, Rangoon.

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Myihtoi Ma Magazine— Annual magazine published by Nawng Nang Kachin Theological College, in Myitkyina Kachin State.

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Tsanlum Magazine— Published annually by the Kachin Baptist Youth Committee of Myitkyina region, Kachin State. The magazine covers regilion and activities of Baptist youth in Myitkyina. It was established in 1988.

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Jawprat 21 Journal—Published every three months by the Youth section of Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC). The paper mainly covers regilious affairs and activities of Kachin Baptist Churches as well as culture issues. It is distributed with the Churches.

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Gindai Journal—Published every three months by All Kachin Students and Youth Union (AKSYU) based in India. The paper covers politic, democracy and Human rights issues. It was established in 1997.

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Padang Shiga—A monthly newsletter published by the Kachin in Japan to cover local news and activities as well as culture pieces. It was established in 1992.

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Ram Padang Journal — Quarter-annual journal published on October 1 2004 by Kachin Youth Fellowship Committee from Kachin Sub-State in northern Shan State, Burma (Myanmar).