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Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing to pay State Visit to China

Yangon, 3 Jan - At the invitation of HE Mr Jiang Zemin, President of the People's Republic of China, Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council and Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar, accompanied by wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing, will pay a State Visit to the People's Republic of China in the near future.



Senior General Than Shwe sends congratulations to President of Kenya

Yangon, 3 Jan - Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of congratulations to His Excellency Mr Mwai Kibaki on his election as President of the Republic of Kenya.


   Government keeps on flourishing of essence and fine traditions of Union among national brethren
Secretary-1 attends Kachin Traditional Harvest Festival

Yangon, 2 Jan - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt attended Kachin Traditional New Harvest Festival, hosted by Nyein Foundation, held at Malikha Yeiktha in Myitkyina at 8 pm yesterday.

Daw Zon Nyau and Daw Da She Kawsin acted as a master of ceremonies and announced the opening of the festival. Then, Kachin vocalists sang the song "Peace". Father Gregory Naw Din asked for blessings. Next, Rev Dr Saboi Jum extended greetings. And then, he presented Pawn Ba Nba and Kachin traditional silver sword and shoulder bag to the Secretary-1 as a present.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 made an address. In his address, Secretary-1 said the annual gathering ceremony of the brethren has been held for quite long period in Kachin State, which is enjoying peace and stability, expressing belief that the tradition will continue to exist till the time of posterity.

Enjoying the right to live in unity and love and respect, the religious freedom, and the right to preserve one's own traditions and culture indicate the national strength capable of building a society possessing high civilization and strong unity. The tradition of the brethren living together in unity, love, respect, forgiveness and understanding throughout the history while preserving their traditions and culture and safeguarding race is a glory for all the Union people.

 The task of safeguarding and upholding the essence of the Union and Union Spirit forever is the duty of today's citizens. It is required for all to have love, understanding and forgiveness among them; only then, will they be able to collectively safeguard the essence of the Union and ward off alien attempts to cause dissension, suspicion and hatred in the Union which have enjoyed high civilization and unity for years countable by the thousand.

Government keeps on flourishing of essence and fine traditions of Union among the national brethren. The existing unity and peace and stability has been enhanced for promotion and propagation of the spirit of unity and Union Spirit. As there are good foundations, the people are required to strive for perpetuation of the unity and peace and stability. While the government is endeavoring for further strengthening of the Union and national solidarity, the group holding negative views are making attempts to break up the Union and national unity. It has been found that the destructive element are plotting make-believe under the pretext of the religion and racism to break up the Union.

There is no racial and sexual discrimination in the Union of Myanmar. Our country is second to none in the concept of recognizing individual persons as a citizen. Therefore, it is required for all nationalities to truly understand the accusations of some western countries and pessimist groups over Myanmar on the violation of human rights, oppression of national races and molestation of women. Realizing the ill will of the destructive elements, all of national brethren are to maintain the tradition of living harmoniously and unitedly in loving kindness. As stability and peace is prevailing everywhere, all national races should cherish, preserve and value the tranquillity and prosperity living in amity and with peace of mind. It is also important to preserve our fine cultural traditions.

Moreover, it is also necessary to love one's race and at the same time cherish the Union where the various national races reside. As long as the national races of the Union are in unison and amity, the Union will perpetuate for ever and external instigation, hindrances and obstacles will surely be wiped out. In the course of history, the national unity was weakened due to discords sown by aliens and as a result the development pace was slowed down. Today, the national unity has been consolidated and it is an auspicious time to work together for the development of the State.

Today, the ill legacy of disintegration of the national unity in the past is being remedied, all are to be aware of the danger posing against the national unity through sowing discords and racism. I would like to urge all the national race leaders and religious leaders to organize all the national brethren under the correct leadership so that they can conceive the advantages of unity. I would like to urge all the national brethren, based on Union Spirit, to exert concerted efforts to enable the Union of Myanmar of all the national races to stand prestigiously in international community as a peaceful, united, developed nation with full of loving kindness. In conclusion, I would like pray my wishes together with national brethren.

May the Union, including Kachin State, forever be peaceful and prosperous in accord with auspicious essence of the Kachin Traditional Harvest Festival. May all the national brethren forever enjoy the genuine essence of unity, friendship, understanding and truthfulness and nurture national solidarity spirit and Union Spirit.

Then, vocalists Kaukmai and G Zonki sang a peace song, Peace Forever. Afterwards, Vice-Chairman of Kachin Baptist federation Rev G Lamyin wished peace for the State.

Then, vocalist K Jar Nu sang a peace song. Rev Lwan Daung explained concerning with the Kachin traditional food Magonshalit and presented the traditional food to Chairman of the observance committee for the ceremony national race leader U Lamon Tu Jaing of Kachin State Special Region 2.

Then, U Lamon Tu Jaing extended the new year greetings. In his greetings he said it was nearly 10 year since peace was restored in Kachin State through the genuine goodwill and magnanimity of the Head of State. Especially, farsightedness of the State Peace and Development Council, peace was restored all over Kachin State on 24 February 1994.

The KIO, together with the Kachin national races, thanked the government and peace negotiators including U La Wun, U Hsa Bwe Guam and U Khun Myat. KIO is determined to perpetuate the peace gained after four years of negotiation process.

After restoring peace in Kachin State, KIO, with the assistance rendered by the government, had made relentless efforts in development tasks for the people in Special Region-2. Construction of roads, bridges, generators and agriculture and livestock breeding tasks had been carrying out during the time.

KIO, in cooperation with Jadeland Myanmar Co, was constructing Waingmaw- Bhamo road and Myitkyina-Putao road and Malee Hydel Power Plant and implementing Bandaung-Madeeyan Agriculture Project. Development tasks for education and healthcare service were also being implemented.

KIO would like to thank the Secretary-1, who alway gave guidance, and the commander of Northern Command and ministers, who rendered assistance for the development of Kachin State. In conslusion, he pledge, as a representative of KIO, to restore, together with the government, peace forever; to strive for development of Kachin State; to eradicate narcotic drugs; to strive for unity of Kachin nationals; to contribute towards the interest of the Union under the leadership of the State.

Then, national race leader U Lamon Tu Jai presented gift to Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt. Afterwards, Chairman of the Organizing Committee U Gun Kyaw presented Magun Shalit to national race leader U Za Kun Tein Yein of Kachin State Special Region-1.

National race leader U Za Kun Tein Yein of Kachin State Special Region-1, then, gave a speech. He said that after making peace with the Government, they have been striving for regional development under the leadership of the Government and now fruitful result has come out. Due to the flourishing of national solidarity and peace prevails in the country, regional development tasks are being implemented successfully. He promised to strive for emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation by keeping peace.

Later, national race leader U Za Kun Tein Yein presented new year gift to the Secretary-1. Chairman of Nyein Foundation Reverend Dr Zabwe Jun presented Magun Shalit, Kachin traditional swords and bags to member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe.

U Gun Jaw and officials presented Kachin traditional food Magun Shalit to the ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers, deputy ministers, national race leaders and guests. Reverend Zaw Khaung of the Anglican Church prayed for the feast.

Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and party, national race leaders and guests had Kachin traditional food. Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt presented gifts to Chairman of Nyein Foundation Reverend Dr Zabwe Jun, national race leader U Lamon Tu Jai of Kachin State Special Region-2 and national race leader U Za Kun Tein Yein of Kachin State Special Region-1.

The ceremony came to a close after presenting cash awards and flower baskets by Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt to Kachin traditional cultural troupe and music band of the Northern Command.


Region

From past insecurity and fear, people of Kachin State are now able to concentrate on economic development and social progress
Secretary-1 inspects regional development tasks in Kachin State

Yangon, 2 Jan - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt, left here by Tatmadaw helicopter and arrived at Myitkyina in Kachin State at 10 am yesterday.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by the commander, arrived at Mohnyin, where they were welcomed by the chairman and members of Mohnyin Township Peace and Development Council, departmental personnel and members of USDA.

Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt met with members of Mohnyin Township Peace and Development Council, departmental personnel and members of USDA and social organizations and townselders at Seinle Yadana Hall in Mohnyin. First, Chairman U Myint Aung of the Township Peace and Development Council reported to the Secretary-1 on location, area, population and weather condition of the township and crops cultivated, cultivation and yield of monsoon paddy, rice sufficiency, health care services and generation and use of electricity in the township.

Afterwards, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt made a speech. He said Mohnyin was a famous town during the time the nation was ruled by her own monarchs. But when the nation fell into instability due to political instigation and power struggles soon after independence was regained, armed insurgency broke out in Kachin State which includes Mohnyin. When the countries enjoying peace and stability were achieving progress, there was no individual or organization that could restore peace and stability and national unity amidst the disagreements resulting from different ideologies and belief coming out from power struggles and instigation.

The Tatmadaw government with great patience and magnanimity has striven to re-consolidate the national unity. Thus, peace and stability is now prevailing in the entire nation including Kachin State. Thus, the people can now do business and travel with peace of mind, and improve their economy and living standard.

In this situation, people will have to strive for progress of their region and community and economic development. From the state of insecurely in the past, The people are now able to work for economic development of living standard. The government cannot let the nation fall into disunity, sufferings and poverty again because of disagreements resulting from outside interferences and political instigation. And the people do no want instability any more, as they had saw the plight of the people in the absence of peace and stability. So, the people are required to stay away causing disagreements because of the outside instigation. The people should understand the State's goals and harmoniously strive to realize them. They should understand the State's positive endeavours to improve their food, clothing and shelter conditions.

The government is building infrastructures in all sectors with all the available resources and strength. It has used a large amount of cash in implementing the border areas and national races development project and the 24-development-zone project for harmonious development of the entire Union. In Kachin State Myitkyina Development Zone and Bhamo Development Zones has been set up to accelerate regional development drive. The State is launching the development projects with any discrimination against any race, protecting the people as with loving kindness towards the people.

Then, Chairman of MEC Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt presented computers and teaching aid equipment for Nos 1 and 2 BEHS in Mohnyin to Mohnyin Township Education Officer Daw Tin Moe Aye and the ceremony came to an end. Later, the Secretary-1 and party went to Mohnyin Township People's Hospital where they inspected operational theatre and wards.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Mogaung Township. At the Mogaung Hall, the Secretary-1 met with local authorities, departmental staff, members of USDA and social organizations and townselders. At the meeting, U Tin Zaw Win reported on township's location, population and weather, cultivation and production of monsoon and summer paddy, oil crops and beans and pulses and sugar cane, plantations of Thit Seint trees, arrangements to cultivate 1,000 acres of pepper, tea leaf and coffee plants, transportation, communications, heath care services, education, implementation of five rural development tasks, use of electricity and construction and needs of Nantkaung Creek (Mogaung-Bridge).

After hearing reports, the Secretary-1 attended to the needs and made an address. The Secretary-1 delivered an address. He said that he visited Mogaung Township to fulfil requirements for the regional development and economic and social progress of local people. The Government is providing all the necessary assistance to the public with the conviction that only if there is improvement in socio-economic life of the people, will the State develop. Emphasis is being put to regional development tasks of Kachin State because it has achieved peace and stability later than other regions.

After regaining independence, political instigations, power struggles and armed opposition were widespread throughout the country. These were the evil legacy of divide-and-rule policy of the colonialists. Amidst all these, the Tatmadaw Government managed to forge the national reconsolidation. Since the early days of civilization, the national races have been living in various regions of Myanmar in unity and through thick and thin like blood brothers and sisters. As we have been living in the Union with national spirit and Union Spirit like a family since the days of our ancestors, we cannot allow national unity disintegrated and Union Spirit weakened. Realizing the importance of national unity and Union Spirit, all the national races should be well aware of foreign instigations and attempts to drive a wedge among national brethren.

At the same time, they must pay serious attention to the development of their own country and races. In the past, due to various kinds of political instigations, national unity deteriorated and armed opposition occurred. Thus, there was no political stability in the country. Nowadays, owing to mutual understanding and magnanimity of national brethren, the State has begun to stabilize and develop. At a time like this, we must ward off foreign instigations and attempts to create dissension. While we are unitedly making every endeavour for development of the State, some forces, relying on big powers, are trying to hinder our efforts for the development of the State. Some foreign nations tried to manipulate our country politically, economically and socially but they did not succeed in doing so.

Therefore, they are now trying to sow discord among the nationals of the Union on the pretext of democracy, human rights and the rights of ethnic groups. The Government, resisting foreign interferences, is endeavoring for the development of the State on self-reliant basis. As the Government is making strenuous efforts for development of the State and improvement of living standard of the people, considerable success has been achieved. At a time like this, we must accelerate our efforts for national development tasks, guarding against foreign instigations and destructive elements. Local authorities are to go right down to grassroots levels to fulfill the requirements of local people. Township level departmental personnel play a vital role in bringing about the development of the country including rural areas. As the township level departmental officials are in close contact with local people, they are fully aware of the needs and wishes of the people. Therefore, it is up to the departmental officials to fully attend to them.

The Government employees at different levels have to perform their duties conscientiously in the interests of the people. The people, on their part, should realize the goodwill of the Government and persevere in improving their socio-economic life.

Especially, all the national people are to ward off foreign interferences to weaken national unity and destabilize peace and tranquillity of the State and to perpetuate the Union.

Then, General Khin Nyunt presented computer and teaching/learning aids for BEHS Nos 1 and 2 in Moekaung to Township Education Officer Daw Mon Mon Lay and the ceremony came to a close.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party arrived at People's Hospital in Moekaung where Medical Superintendent Dr Maung Maung Aung Kyaw and doctors and nurses welcomed them. The Secretary-1 inspected the X-ray room, lab, surgical room and ward there.

Later, the General and party proceeded to Kamaing in Hpa-kant Township. The ceremony to present modern teaching/learning aids for Kamaing BEHS was held at the hall of the school..

The General presented modern teaching/learning aids including a set of computer and related equipment, a set of TV, a video cassette player and a cassette recorder for the school to the school head, and exercise books and pencils for other basic education schools in the township to Assistant Township Education Officer U Khaing Wai. Hpa-kant Township Peace and Development Council Chairman U San Lwin reported to the Secretary-1 on implementation of tasks guided by the Secretary-1 on his previous tour and regional development tasks, the school head on educational tasks, and Dr Min Zaw Aye on health care tasks.

After attending to the requirements, the Secretary-1 and party viewed the modern teaching/learning aids collected for opening of multimedia teaching centre at the hall of the school. Then, the General cordially greeted local people and proceeded to Namti in Moekaung Township.

He attended the opening ceremony of multimedia classrooms of Namti BEHS held at the hall of the school. School head Daw Khin We and School Board of Trustees Chairman U Pe Sein formally opened the multimedia classrooms. After unveiling the billboard of the multimedia classrooms, the Secretary-1 and party enjoyed the performance of the students. Then, the opening ceremony of the multimedia classrooms was held at the hall of the school. Tenth grader Ma May Phyo Ko spoke words of respects.

The Secretary-1 was heard reports by the school head on the purposes of opening the multimedia classrooms and installation of teaching/learning aids and the School Board of Trustees Chairman on endeavours for opening of the multimedia classrooms. in his speech, the General, on behalf of the State, thanked the commander, wellwishers, the members of the School Board of Trustees and teachers for their endeavours for opening of the multimedia classrooms. He continued to say that in placing emphasis upon education sector, the State has laid down and implemented the 30-year long-term education plan in which the role of the wellwishers, teachers and students to play are included. The participation of wellwishers plays a vital role in the plan, he added.

The donation of wellwishers U Yin Haing and Daw Aye Yin of Namti for opening of the multimedia classrooms is greatly beneficial to the students. It is a way of upgrading the intellectual skills of the students. If endeavours for bringing about the intellectuals and intelligentsia for the country are implemented with this momentum, the State will develop soon and keep abreast of other countries. Moreover, the aim for meeting the international standard in education sector will come true, he elaborated. As for the teachers, they are to train the students to be outstanding intellectuals and intelligentsia by making use of these modern teaching/learning aids. On the students' part, they are to strive for becoming intellectuals and intelligentsia who will bring about the interests of the State, he pointed out.

Then, the MOC Chairman presented modern teaching/learning aids including a set of computer and related equipment, a set of TV, a video cassette player and a cassette recorder for the school to Chairman U Pe Sein of SBT, 5,280 dozens of exercise books and 1,760 dozens of pencils to Township Education Officer Daw Mon Mon Lay for basic education schools in Moekaung Township. Wellwishers U Yin Haing and Daw Aye Yin presented K 12.5 million for the multimedia classrooms to Chairman U Sein Pe of SBT.

After the Secretary-1 and party, wellwishers, members of SBT, teachers and students posed for a documentary photo, the ceremony came to a close.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Khemeinda of Cetiya Pala monastery in Namti and presented offertories to the Sayadaw.

The Secretary-1 and party arrived back in Myitkyina at night.


Booths of Independence Day Exhibition inspected

Yangon, 2 Jan - Member of the Central Committee for, Observance of the 55th Anniversary Independence Day Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw HSan arrived at Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wizara Road here this evening.

Chairman of Sub-committee for Exhibition Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein and members of the sub-committee and work committees welcomed the minister there. He inspected arrangements for display of booths at the exhibition. He then gave necessary instructions and left there.

The exhibition hailing the 55th Anniversary Independence Day will be put online. It will be the first time in Myanmar.


Books handed over to Hsisai-Naunghtaw region library

Yangon, 3 Jan -  A ceremony to hand over books donated to Hsisai-Naungtaw region library by Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan to the region was held at the television hall of Hsisai Township Information and Public Relations Department on 18 December morning.

Chairman U Sein Hla and Staff Officer U Soe Nyunt Shwe of the township IPRD extended greetings. Then, Staff Officer U Soe Nyunt Shwe handed over the books donated by the minister to U Khun Lwin Maung of Naunghtaw Special Region 13. U Khun Lwin Maung spoke words of thanks for the books.


Drinking waster supply in Hsinchitaing Village

Yangon, 3 Jan - Wundwin Township Development Affairs Department is making efforts with added momentum for drinking water supply in rural areas. Executive Officer of the department U Pe Aung Thu and party made field trip to Hsinchitaing Village on 10 December morning and inspected a tube-well which had been sank in Hsinchitaing Village. The third tube-well has a depth of 110 feet and it can supply 1,100 gallons of water per hour, The department also constructed a tank there.


Training courses of MMCWA conciude

Yangon,2 Jan - Closing of the regular tailoring course No 25/2002 and the knitting ( machine ) course No 1/2002 and opening of the advanced tailoring course No 1/2003 and the regular tailoring course No 26/2003 were held at the multi-purpose building of Myanmar Matemal and Child Welfare Association in South Okkalapa Township this Irtoming.

Chairperson Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe presented completion certificates to the trainees. Then, Vice-Chair- person Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe gave away prizes to the outstanding trainees. Next, the trainees presented gifts for the domestic scince training school to Secretary Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint and CEC member Daw Khin Swe Nyunt.

Later ,two trainees spoke words of thanks and all trainees patd respects to the Chair person, the Vice-Chairperson, CEC members and officials.

Then, the operiing ceremony of advanced tailor ing course No 1/2003 and the regular tailoring course No 26/2003 was held. The training fee ofthe knitting (machine) course is K5,000.


Cash and kind donated to MMCWA

Yangon, 2 Jan - Wellwishers from local and abroad donated cash and kind to Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association at the building of the association in South Okkalapa Township this morning.

Vice-Chairperson of the association Dr Daw Kin Win Shwe accepted 124 Rose brand sewing machines totally valued at K 2,480,000 donated by Tri Star General Trading Company Ltd Managing Director U Thein Naing, Director U Myo Win; Director U Hla Naing; and General Manager U Myint Aung.

Similarly, U Than Lwin - Daw Myint Myint Zaw and family in US donated K 1,554,000 for use on treatments of cleft lip and palate patients. Chairman of MMCW A Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe spoke words of thanks.


Rural roads, tube-wells opened

Yangon, 2 Jan - Hailing the 55th Anniversary Independence Day, a ceremony to open a tube-well was held at Kangyi Village in Monywa Township yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Naing.

The tube-well is a kind of 2-inch one and is 220 feet in depth. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Than Tun and Deputy Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Myint attended the opening of a gravel road at Khatakan Village in Monywa Township yesterday. With 3,500 feet in length and 12 feet in width, the road was built at a cost of K 4.3 million. The deputy minister also attended the opening ceremonies of tube-wells at Magyidan Village in ChaungU Township and Eipya Village in Singaing Township. Similarly, an artesian well was inaugurated at Malayzu Village in DaikU Township yesterday.

Likewise, a laterite road which is 800 feet long and 10 feet wide was opened at the entrance to Kaukkwe Village in Nyaunglaybin Township. Other rural roads in Phyu, Toungoo and Kyauktaga townships were also opened with ceremonies.


Cash and kind donated to MMCWA

Yangon, 2 Jan - Wellwishers from local and abroad donated cash and kind to Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association at the building of the association in South Okkalapa Township this morning.

Vice-Chairperson of the association Dr Daw Kin Win Shwe accepted 124 Rose brand sewing machines totally valued at K 2,480,000 donated by Tri Star General Trading Company Ltd Managing Director U Thein Naing, Director U Myo Win; Director U Hla Naing; and General Manager U Myint Aung.

Similarly, U Than Lwin - Daw Myint Myint Zaw and family in US donated K 1,554,000 for use on treatments of cleft lip and palate patients. Chairman of MMCW A Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe spoke words of thanks.


Rural bridge inaugurated

Yangon, 3 Jan - As a gesture to hail the 55th Anniversary Independence Day, Myaungmya Township Development Affairs Committee opened Ma Hnin Hsi Bridge on Kontha-Myaseinyaung rural road on 20 December. Myanungmya Township Peace and Development Council Chairman U Khin Maung Soe and Deputy Director U Khin Maung Cho of the township DAD formally opened the bridge. The township development affairs Committee built the wooden bridge, 42-foot long and 13-foot wide, spending K 2.6 million contributed by the department.


Entries invited to Armed Forces Day Commemorative Photo Competition

Yangon, 2 Jan - The 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commemorative Literary and Photo Competition Organizing Work Committee has already announced that it will bold the photo coin petition.

The titles of colour photo competitions are Developing Myanmar' and .Preserving Cultural Heritage , and the four entries can be presented for each title. Entries must be print photos by the size of at least 10 by 12 inches. Those who won the first, second and third prizes in. the previous years will be categorized into a separated group and there will be a great chance for new competitions.

Data and captions are to be described in a separate sheet of paper and to be attached to the entries. Entries must be won creation and must not be prize-winning works in any other competitions; Handsome prizes will be presented to first, second and third prize winners as well as consolation prizes winners of each competition. The first, second and third prizes will be presented at the ceremony to mark the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces to be held in Yangon on 27- 12-2002. The consolation prizes will be presented at the Anniversary Armed Forces ceremonies at the respective military commands. Entries are to be sent to Director U Tun Min of the Information and Public Relations Department on Pans9dan Street, Yangon, not laterthan14-2-2003.


Harvester and thrashing machines demonstrated

Yangon, 3 Jan - Agricultural Mechanization Department, Mawlamyinegyun Township demonstrated practical harvesting and thrashing were demonstrated on 3 December morning at the field of farmer U Tha Htoo's field in Patheinzu Village in the township, with the use of AMR 99-4 harvester and TH-40 thrashing machine. 220 farmers from nine villages in the township observed the demonstration. Officials of the department and township authorities also attended the event.

International Relations

Sri Lankan Minister leaves for home

Yangon, 2 Jan -Sri Lankan Minister of Buddha Sasana, Justice, Law Reform and National Integration Mr WJM Lokubandara and party left here by air this afternoon.



Italian tourists arrive

Yangon, 2 Jan- Under\the supervision of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and with the sponsorship of the Ministry of Transport, a chartered flight, Lauda Air Boeing 767J300, arranged by Myanmar Lotus Asia Tours Ltd, carrying 107 tourists from ltaly, landed at Yangon International Airport at 10 am today.

The tourists will visit Yangon, Bagan, Popa, Mandalay, Pindaya and Inle itineraries as well as Yangbn, Sittway, MraukU and Bago itineraries, leaving here on 9 January.


Religion

Cash donated to Lawka Nanda Pagoda

Yangon, 2 Jan -A ceremony to donate cash to the funds of all-round renovation of Bagan historic Lawka Nanda Pagoda was held at Wizaya Mingala Dhamma Thabin Hall on Kaba Aye Hill this afternoon.

After opening the ceremony with three-time recitation of namotassa, wellwishers donated cash - K 15.3 million by U Thein Win and Daw Ni family, K 5 miUion by 'U Nay Win Tun of Ruby Dragon Co and Daw AyeAyeMyintfamily,K 15 .million by U Nay Win and Daw Khin Saw Kyu of Myanma- Sein Bayin Gold Shop, jewelleries worth K 887,987 and K 1 million by Daw Sein Sein Yi and family, one gold beU worth K 1 million and K 50,000 by Director-General U Khin Maung Htay of MRTV, K 1 million by U M ya Han and Daw Khin Sabai Kyi family, one gold bell worth K 610,000 by U Kyaw Myint (DSA) and Daw San San Myint family, K 500,000 by U Aung Than and Daw Thazin Myint Aung of Power Palace Hotel, one gold bell and one silver bell worth K 400,000 by Daw Tin Yi {Sein and Mya matress), one gold bell worth K 300,000 by the families of No 2 Supporting Military Intelligence Unit, K 300,000 each by U Win Swe and Dr Yi Yi ma family and teachers and students of Dagon BEHS 1, K 200,0000--- each by Physcian U Bo Gyi and Daw "Than Than, U Tin Win and Daw San Win and U Win Shwe and Daw Aye Myint family, K l00,000each by Daw Than Than Yi and family, U Aye Myint and family and Daw Hnin Yi and family; and K 35,390,000 by 18 wellwishers.

Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Ministef Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, and officials accepted the donations and presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers. After wards, the ceremony came to an end with words of thanks by the minister and deputy minister.


Education

Minister visits School Family Day

Yangon, 2 Jan - Minister for Education U Than Aung, accompanied by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, visited the School Family Day exhibition at the Diamond Jubilee Hall here today.

The minister first visited the horticulture booth, and then the food stalls. Afterwards he cordially greeted teachers and students. The minister visited a department store for students, flower show room and the book fair .He presented a French dictionary to the University of Foreign Languages Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung inspected preparations being made to hold the prize presentation ceremony.


Drug

Phensedyl 5.4litres seized in Tamu

Yangon, 2 Jan- A combined team comprising local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force, on 21 December ,acting on a tip-off, stopped and searched a passenger bus with number plates 4 Kha/ 8355 in Tamu and seized 5.4 litres of phensedyl filled in the five soft drink bottles from Ma Rodi, daughter of U Maung Kyaw, Region-17, Tarhan (A) ward, Kale, and Ma Rolu Poie Ree, daughter of U Thaw Na, Sawbwainn 4-Ward,Tamu.

On follow- up investigation, the combined team also detained Ma Larl Poie Ree, daughter of U Thaw Na.

In connection with the case, police station concerned filed a case against them under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.


 
  
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