Secretary-1 inspects renovation of ancient pagodas in Bago
Yangon, 8 March— Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt inspected renovation of ancient pagodas in Bago and cultural activities this morning.
The Secretary-1 left here by car this morning. The Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by Commander Brig-Gen Ko Ko went to Maha Wizayayanthi Pagoda in Phayagyi model village where they were welcomed by Chairman of District and Township Peace and Development Councils and members, members of Pagoda Board of Trustees, members of social organizations, teachers and students.
First, the Secretary-1 and party offered flowers and lights to the Buddha image at the prayer hall in the north of the pagoda and paid homage to Maha Wizayayanthi Pagoda.
The Secretary-1 and party paid respects to Sayadaw of Bago Dhamma Linkara Monastery Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Agga Maha Saddhamma-jotikadhaja Bhaddana Visudha, Myoma Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Gandhavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Gandama and Chairman of Bago Division Sangha Nayaka Committee Sayadaw of Oktha Thiri Sarthintaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta U Vimala and members of the Sangha and presented offertories to the Sayadaws.
The Secretary-1 and party arrived at Aung Setkya Dhammayon on the pagoda platform. Deputy General Manager U Aung Myat of Myanma Shipyards reported on Seinbudaw (diamond bud), Hngetmyatnardaw, Shwehtidaw (golden umbrella) and renovation of ancient Maha Wizayayanthi Pagoda.
The Secretary-1 then gave instructions.
Cash donation for the diamond bud, Hngetmyatnar-daw, and golden umbrella of the pagoda was held at Aung Setkya Dhammayon.
The Secretary-1 presented K 1 million donated by the State Peace and Development Council to Commander Brig-Gen Ko Ko who presented certificate of honour to the donor.
The Secretary-1 accepted K 3 million by U Chit Aye-Daw Than Tin, K 5 million for diamond bud by U Sein Lwin-Daw Tin Tin Than of Diamond Mercury Co Ltd, K 1,030,000 and over two ticals of gold and three packets of various gems by Daw Mya Kyi, K 1 million by U Myint Thein-Daw Khin San Tint, gold gong weighing 13 ticals worth K 2.21 million by U Khin Maung Kyi-Daw Khin Hnin Yi, K 2,210,000 and a bell by U Kyi Lwin (Shwepawkyun) and K 1 million by U Tun Than-Daw Tin Tin Win and presented certificates of honour to the donors.
Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than accepted K 500,000 each by U Hla Win-Daw Toe and U Nyo Lay-Daw Myint Myint Aye, two gold combs and one gold clip worth K 480,000 by U Sein Tin-Daw Khin Myint, K 300,000 and one tical gold plate by U Soe Win-Daw Ohn Myint, K 350,000 and a pagoda-shaped gold plate by U Tin Lwin-Daw Tin Hmon of Pyisone Restaurant, K 1 million by U Khin Shwe of Zaykabar Co and K 500,000 by the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs and presented certificates of honour to the donors.
Fifty five wellwishers presented K 17,086,000.
The Secretary-1 and party went to No 2 Basic Education Middle School in Bago. They were welcomed by Director-General of No 1 Basic Education Department U Tin Nyo, officials, Headmistress Daw Min, teachers and students.
Teacher Daw Tin Than Oo reported on training with the use of modern equipment, matters relating to domestic science and cultivation of crops in the school compound. Director-General U Tin Nyo gave a supplementary report.
The Secretary-1 and party observed printed media (reading corner), electronic media (language lab) and training of students.
At noon, the Secretary-1 and party went to the reconstruction site of ancient Naungdawgyi (Emerald Reclining Buddha image).
Engineer U Tun Shwe reported on construction of Emerald Reclining Buddha image and religious buildings and Myanmar handicraft expert U Ohn Tin on Myanmar artistic work and tasks to be undertaken.
Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko reported on stockpile of materials, donations and expenditure. The Secretary-1 then gave necessary instructions.
The Secretary-1 inspected the construction site of the reclining Buddha image.
The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Kanbawzathadi golden palace in Nandawyagon Ward.
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt and Director-General of Archaeology Department U Nyunt Han reported on progress of work of Kanbawzathadi golden palace, land preparation and greening work. The Secretary-1 gave instructions.
The Secretary-1 inspected Archaeological Museum. The Secretary-1 and party went to the construction site of Tanpalawha Maha Muni bronze image opposite of Bago Degree College near Yangon-Mandalay Highway.
The Secretary-1 and party paid respects to Sayadaw of Bago Dhamma Linkara Monastery Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Agga Maha Saddhamma-jotikadhaja Bhaddana Visudha.
The Secretary-1 and party paid homage to replica face of Maha Muni bronze image and preparation for casting. The Secretary-1 fulfilled the requirements.
Tanpalawha Maha Muni bronze image is 37 feet in height and its weight is 34.25 tons.
The Secretary-1 and party arrived back here in the evening.
Road closure during Armed Forces Day Parade drills
Yangon, 8 March — Tatmadaw columns for the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade are due to make marching drills en route from Myoma Grounds to the Resistance Park on 10,11, 14, 16, 20, 22, 24 and 25 March and 27 March, the Armed Forces Day.
During practising parade drills on these days, the road sections between Shwedagon Pagoda Road and U Wisara road, Shwedagon Pagoda Road and Pantra Road, Shwedagon Pagoda Road and Mawgon-taik Street, Shwedagon Pagoda Road and Ziwaka Street, U Htaung Bo Road and Kaba Aye Pagoda Road (Up to Bahan Roundabout), Shwegondine Road and Kaba Aye Pagoda Road (Up to Shwegondine traffic lights), Inya Road and Dhammazedi Road, U Wisara Road and Hanthawady Roundabout, U Wisara Road and Chindwin Road, Pyay Road and Bagaya Road, Pyay Road and Dhammazedi Road, Ahlon Road and Pyay Road, Manawhari Road and Pyay Road, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Street and Pyay Road, Pyay Road and Sagawa Street and Myomakyaung Street and Samon Street will be closed temporarily.
First day session of Seventh 47-member plenary meeting of the fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee held
Yangon, 8 March—The first day session of the Seventh 47-member plenary meeting of the fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee was held at Vijaya Mingalar Dhammathabin on Kaba Aye Hill here this morning.
On behalf of Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Myingyan Kohsaugtaik Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Sobhita, Vice- Chairman Dawei Gawsitarama Pali Tekkatho Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maharattha Guru Bhaddanta Acinnabhivamsa presided over the meeting while Joint Secretary Sayadaw of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Osadhabhivamsa acted as master of ceremonies.
Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin of ceremonies announced the number of Sayadaws present and the meeting was valid.
Then, Secretary of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Magway Maha Visutarama Taikthit Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maharattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamma-jotika Bhaddanta Kumara read the Ovadakatha of Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Myingyan Koehsaung Taik Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Sadhammajotika Bhaddnata Sobhita.
In his Ovadakatha, the Sayadaw said that it was a great pleasure for the Sasana since the 47 members of the Sangha attended the meeting, paying serious attention to the religious affairs. The State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee is the highest Sangha organization for present Sasana, on which not only members of the Sangha and the people in Myanmar rely but also win the respects of other nations.
Member Sayadaws of the Committee who have the opportunity to discharge the duties of the Sasana with might and main are not ordinary Sayadaws. Being member Sayadaws of the Committee imbued with significant characteristics need to strive to become the ones on whom devotees could rely. This will contribute to successful discharge of Sasana matters. This being so, member Sayadaws of the Committee are to make efforts in order to be equipped with the seven attributes—Piya, Garu, Bhavaniya for the purification, perpetuation and propagation of the Buddha Sasana.
In his supplication, Minister U Aung Khin said that the meeting being held today was the Seventh 47-member plenary meeting of the fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, expressing his pleasure to have an opportunity to pay respects to all member Sayadaws of State Sangha Maha Nakaya Committee.
Theravada Buddha Sasana has been flourishing in the Union of Myanmar with the development of three Sasana. All members of the Sangha are discharging Sasana duties based on Pariyatti under the teachings of Buddha. The nine Orders of Sangha in Myanmar have been formed according to rules and regulations of senior Sayadaws at different eras. The teaching and practice of the nine Orders are the same according to the teachings of Theravada Pitaka. The first meeting of the Sangha of All Orders was successfully held in 1980. Nowadays, the Sangha of All Orders at different levels have been existing in a systematic manner state, division, township, ward and village-wise, he noted.
The State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee has been leading the Sangha of All Orders at different levels, executing the purification, perpetuation and propagation of the Buddha Sasana. The State and Division Sangha Nayaka Committees have to present the significant events for the purification, perpetuation and propagation of the Buddha Sasana and difficult and subtle Sangha matters to the State Sangha Maha Nakaya Commitee to seek guidance and decision. Those events and matters are to be presented to 47-member plenary meeting of the fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee to seek approval, he said.
In conclusion, the minister said that the Sangha of All Orders at different levels have been successfully executing Sangha matters and Sasana matters under the leadership of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee and the government together with the people will constantly provide necessary assistance for the purification, perpetuation and propagation of the Buddha Sasana.
Then, Joint Secretary Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Dwipitakadhara Bhaddnata Jagarabhivamsa presented the brief report on tasks carried out during the second term of the fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee (Third Branch) and the meeting went into recess at 9 am.
The meeting resumed at 1 pm and matters on Vinicchaya and Sasana were discussed and the first day session of the meeting ended in the evening. The second day session of the Seventh 47-member plenary meeting of the fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee continues tomorrow. Wellwishers U Tin Wan-Daw Hla Kyin of No 212, U Wisara Road, Dagon Township, U Aye Tin-Daw Kyu Kyu and family of No 65, 141st Street, Tamwe Township, Dr Aye Kyaw, Daw Myint Myint Thein-Daw Khin Win Myint and family offered meals and dessert to Sayadaws who attended the meeting on 5,6, 7 and 8 March respectively.
Sayadaws and members of Sangha arrive to attend rice offering ceremony
Yangon, 8 March — Five State Ovadacariya Sayadaws, 16 SCWCS Sayadaws, 11 title recipient Sayadaws and 2 title recipient nuns of the states and divisions arrived here by air today to attend the meeting of State Central Working Committee of the Sangha, the religious title conferring ceremony and the rice offering ceremony to be held at Maha Pasana Cave on Thiri Mingala Kaba Aye Hillock in Mayangon Township. They were welcomed at Yangon International Airport by Chairman of the Reception and Accommodation Sub-Committee Director-General of the Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana U San Lwin and officials.
Region
Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein inspects fish-breeding camp in Nyaungdon Township
Yangon, 8 March — Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of the Central Organizing Committee of Myanmar War Veterans Organization Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein inspected the fish breeding camp of MWVO in Thazinyaykyaw Village-tract in Nyaungdon Township, Ayeyawady Division, this morning.
First, the camp in-charge Major Lyan kham Ciin reported to Lt-Gen Thein Sein on breeding, feeding, growth and hatching of fish in the ponds, and arrangements for digging ponds. Lt-Col Win Maung (Retd) of MWVO headquarters made a supplementary report.
After hearing the reports, Lt-Gen Thein Sein attended to the needs and gave instructions on timely completion of the construction of earth road linking Maubin Road and Thazinyaykyaw Village being built with the earth dug from the fish ponds.
Then, Lt-Gen Thein Sein inspected round the fish ponds and gave necessary instructions.
Drills of military parade columns inspected
Yangon, 8 March — The military parade columns which will take part in the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day parade continued their drills at Resistance Park from 6 to 10 am today.
The parade columns under the command of Parade Commander Brig-Gen Than Htay and Reserve Parade Commander Brig-Gen Myint Aung were Anawratha Column under the command of Column Commander Col Myint Han, Kyansittha Column under the command of Column Commander Col Tha Aung, Bayintnaung Column under the command of Column Commander Col Win Htay, Nawaday Column under the command of Column Commander Col Myint Thein, Aungzeya Column under the command of Column Commander Col Thein Hlaing, Sinphyushin Column under the command of Column Commander Col Min Zaw, Bandoola Column under the command of Column Commander Col Win Swe, Myawady Column under the command of Column Commander Col Myo Win and Aung San Column under the command of Column Commander Col Hla Moe.
Chairman of the Management Committee for Observance of 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Vice-Chiefs of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint and Maj-Gen Thein Swe and senior military officers and officials concerned inspected the drills.
Regional development in Twantay inspected
Yangon, 8 March — Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, inspected regional development and agriculture and livestock breeding tasks in Twantay Township, Yangon South District, this morning and fulfilled the requirements.
The commander and party, at 10 am, inspected the Thawuntaw sluice gate and gave necessary instructions. Then, the commander and party arrived at Shwemayin Region 5,000-acre summer paddy special zone where he met with local farmers at the briefing hall of the zone. The commander said that Twantay Township is the one in Yangon Division that agriculture and livestock breeding tasks are being undertaken. Big and small sluice gates have been built for the local farmers to be able to cultivate the summer and monsoon paddy. He also urged the local farmers to make efforts to cultivate triple crops and mixed crops to increase the income and to promote the living standard of the farmers. The local farmers reported to the commander on cultivation of summer paddy in Shwemayin Region and their needs.
Next, Director U Kyaw Thein of Yangon Division Irrigation Department reported on digging of drains and repair of sluice gates; Chairman of Yangon South District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Sein Hlaing on cultivation of summer paddy in the region; and Manager U Aung San of Yangon Division Myanma Agriculture Service on extended cultivation of cold season crops and providing technological assistance for the farmers by the MAS. The commander fulfilled the requirements. Then, the commander and party viewed the broadcasting of fertilizer in the summer paddy fields and thriving of the paddy.
The commander also inspected the thriving of summer paddy and digging of drains with the use of machinery in Shwemayin Region and gave necessary instructions. Afterwards, the commander and party inspected the fish breeding camp being undertaken by Yangon Command in the region and gave necessary instructions. At the briefing hall, camp In-charge Major Thet Hlaing reported on condition of the camp and fish ponds and Staff Officer U Khin Maung Win of Fisheries Department on breeding of fish at 28,219 acres in Twantay Township and 13,054 acres in Shwemayin Region.
The commander gave instructions on extended breeding of fish in the wetlands. The commander and party then inspected Zephyugon sluice gate and gave instructions. Next, the commander and party paid homage to Twantay Shwehsandaw Pagoda. Chairman of the pagoda board of trustees U Zaw Win and members reported on all round renovation of the pagoda. The commander left necessary instructions.
Sanitation works inspected in Yangon
Yangon, 8 March — Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa inspected the sanitation tasks being carried out by Tatmadawmen, members of Myanmar Police Force, Staff of YCDC, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross Society, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, and local residents here this morning.
First, the commander and the vice-mayor inspected the draining of swamp in the sewages beside Bayintnaung Road and Myalayyon Road in Kamayut Township. Officials reported to the commander and party on the opening of the drains. The commander then gave necessary instructions.
Later, the commander and party arrived at Shwepyitha Township in Yangon North District and inspected the draining of marshes in Okpo Creek and digging of drains beside Bayintnaung road in the township.
Afterwards, the commander and party proceeded to the extension site of Strand Road at the junction of Sule Pagoda road and Strand road. Commander of No 4 Military Region Brig-Gen Myo Myint reported to the commander on the installation of guard rays on platforms, and laying of inter lock decorative concrete blocks. Then, the commander and party cordially greeted the Tatmadawmen and staff of YCDC taking part in earth works of the extension of Strand Road.
International Women’s Day observed in Yangon
Yangon, 8 March—With the sponsorship of Myanmar National Working Committee for Women’s Affairs, International Women’s Day was observed at MICT Park in Hline Township here at 3 pm today.
First, Chairman of Myanmar National Committee for Women’s Affairs Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa made a speech.
Emphasis placed on development of Yangon-Mandalay Highway and roads linking states and divisions Bole piles driven for construction of Myitnge Bridge in Mandalay
Yangon, 8 March — The bole pile driving ceremony for construction of Myitnge Bridge to be undertaken by Public Works of the Ministry of Construction took place at the Mile Post 421/3 on Yangon-Mandalay Highway in Mandalay Division yesterday morning.
Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun made an address, saying that the government had been implementing the goal — building a peaceful, modern and developed nation. In this process, he added that upholding the State’s policy, Our Three Main National Causes, efforts were being made for ensuring equitable development of the entire nation after laying down the twelve objectives. In accord with the guidance of the Head of State, the priority was given to the development of economic and social infrastructures in building a developed nation. At the same time, measures were being taken for development of transport infrastructures which contributed much to economic and social affairs tasks. Altogether 80 Union Highways designated stretching 15,142 miles — 35 highways of 9,450 miles from south to north and 45 highways of 5,692 miles from east to west had been constructed and upgraded from earth roads to laterite ones, then to gravel ones and to tarred ones in phases as well as expanded to six-lane facilities. In transportation between Upper Myanmar and Lower Myanmar, the majority of strategic Yangon-Mandalay Highway were two-lane sections, the two-lane bridges of which could withstand only 13 to 20 tons of loads. Moreover, there were still one-lane bridges on these sections causing hindrance to transportation especially to the trucks. So, duties were assigned to the seven national companies for upgrading Yangon-Mandalay Highway, the busiest one, to a six-lane facility under BOT system.
With an update on Yangon-Mandalay Highway to a six-lane one, plans were under way to reconstruct the narrow and small bridges to four-lane or six-lane ones, each of which could withstand 60 tons of loads. The Ye Nwe Bridge had been built on the highway in Bago Division. And endeavours were being made with added momentum for ensuring opening similar ones in the very near future.
Originally, the Myitnge Bridge was a two-lane steel-framed one that was not far away from Mandalay. Therefore, under the guidance of the Head of State, the ceremony was held to rebuild the bridge. It would be of the 872-foot-long concrete one that could withstand 75 tons of loads.
Then, the commander said that Myitnge Bridge was on the State’s strategic Yangon-Mandalay Highway across Myitnge River. The old bridge could only withstand 13-ton loads and thus it caused hindrance and restriction to the trucks. Besides, it could not withstand the effect of daily passing over 5,000 vehicles for a long time. So, the bridge had to be rebuilt. Plans were under way to reconstruct the other old bridges on Yangon-Mandalay Highway to modern ones one after another. In building up a modern developed nation in line with the guidance of the Head of State, priority was given to implementation of projects for the development of economic infrastructure and simultaneously all-out efforts were being made for development of transport sector which contributed towards economic and social sectors. Emphasis was placed on development of Yangon-Mandalay Highway as well as that of the roads linking states and divisions at the same time.
Only when there is smooth transport, will trading and travelling improve and the economic standard of the people in different regions rise. And economic gap between one region and another will bridge and the national solidarity will further strengthen. Head of State Senior General Than Shwe had given guidance, saying that strategy on construction of roads and railroads is to ensure smooth transportation from the south to north and from the east to the west of Myanmar. With a view to ensuring smooth transportation among the regions including far-flung areas, roads have been constructed in a short period of time. The transport sector can uplift the economy as well as socio-economy of the entire people. The Myitnge Bridge is on Yangon-Mandalay Highway, the busiest one, and so national private companies have started to carry out construction tasks on the highway with the aim of ensuring emergence of an upgraded six-lane facility without causing hindrance to the transportation.
As is known to all, the government has been implementing development projects and 24 development regions projects simultaneously for ensuring equal development of states and divisions. In this process, if the government, the people and the Tatmadaw actively implement the projects in union, Myanmar will be a developed nation which can stand tall among the nations of the world.
In conclusion, he called on those present, in order to do so, to make collective efforts with might and main to build up a modern developed nation for political, economic and social objectives have been already laid down.
Yangon, 8 March — Prize presentation and school concert of the Education Practising Middle School of Yankin Education College were held at the college this morning.
Director-General U Bo Win of the Department of Education Planning and Training, officials of Myanmar Education Research Bureau and No 3 Basic Education Department, the principal of the college and the headmistress of the school presented prizes to all-round outstanding students including those who won prizes in international, central and division level essay, poem, painting, computer painting, per-forming arts, sports and literary competitions.
Tasks of UDNR coordinated
Yangon, 8 March— A coordination meeting on tasks of University for Development of National Races was held at the university on 6 March.
Chairman of the University for Development of National Races Council Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North West Command Maj-Gen Soe Naing spoke on selection of those who wished to make efforts for propagation of the Union Spirit, those wishing to participate in border region development and selection of qualified persons who can lead local people.
He called for successful implementation of the tasks of the UDNR. Next, Vice-Chairman of UDNR Council Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board Dr Than Nyun spoke. Rector of UDNR Col Zaw Min Thein reported on selection of trainees, academic matters and continued pursuit of education and providing assistance to the trainees. The meeting came to an end with the concluding remark by Commander Maj-Gen Soe Naing.
Delivery room of village MCWA branch opened
Yangon, 8 March — Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association (Central) Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, arrived in Kale, Sagaing Division, by Myanma Airways on 6 March morning.
First, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party attended the opening of the delivery room of Sakhangyi Model Village MCWA branch at the village.
Vice-Chairman Dr Kyi Soe, Patron Daw Tin Tin Latt and Chairman Dr Kyaw Shein of the supervisory committee formally opened the delivery room.
Then, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe formally unveiled the signboard of the delivery room.
Then, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe made a speech and then handed over medical equipment for the delivery room and medicines donated by MMCWA (Central) to Patron Daw Tin Tin Latt.
In the evening, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party visited the preprimary school of Aung Mingala Ward MCWA and delivery room of Kale Township MCWA and presented books and stationery to the school.
Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party attended the opening of Youth Camp (2/2003) organized by Sagaing Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee at Kale Degree College yesterday and cordially greeted the trainees of the camp.
Afterwards, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party proceeded to Kale People’s Hospital and viewed the surgical operations conducted free of charge on innate cleft lip and palate patients under the arrangement of MMCWA.
UDNR Council holds 1/2003 meeting
Yangon, 8 March— University for Development of National Races Council held its meeting 1/2003 at the UDNR on 6 March. Chairman of the University for Development of National Races Council Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North West Command Maj-Gen Soe Naing spoke at the meeting. Academic matters were discussed and resolutions were made. The meeting came to a close with the concluding remark by Commander Maj-Gen Soe Naing.
Dinner hosted to mark 12th convocation of UDNR
Yangon, 8 March —Vice-Chairman of the University for Development of National Races Council Chairman of the Central Management Committee Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board Dr Than Nyun hosted a dinner hailing the 12th convocation of the Junior Assistant Teachership Course No 12 and Primary Teachership Course No 35 of UDNR at the square of the university on 6 March evening.
First, Chariman of the UDNR Council Commander Maj-Gen Soe Naing and Chairman Dr Than Nyun of CSSTB cordially greeted the trainees. Then, dinner was served.
During the dinner, the guests were entertained with songs instigating the Union Spirit.
After the dinner, the trainees gave traditional cultural performance. Later, Commander Maj-Gen Soe Naing and Chairman of CSSTB Dr Than Nyun presented cash awards to the trainees, who gave performance.
MWJA holds “Knowledge Bank” paper reading session
Yangon, 8 March — The “Knowledge Bank” paper reading session, organized by Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association, took place at the office of the MWJA at Sarpay Beikman Building on Merchant Street at noon today.
MWJA Joint-Secretary U Myint Kywe (Maung Myint Kywe) and CEC member Daw Khin Than Win (Kyu Kyu Thin) acted as masters of ceremonies.
Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) made an opening speech and Leader of resource persons CEC member U Myo Thant (Maung Su Shin) made introductory speech on papers.
Then, resource persons U Min Naing and Bogalay Tint Aung presented their papers. Later, the resource persons replied to the queries raised by those present and U Myo Thant (Maung Su Shin) spoke words of thanks.
Yangon, 8 March — Central Executive Committee member of the USDA Deputy Minister for Information U Thein Sein gave a lecture on policies of the State and development at the executives management course No 2 of Yangon North District USDA at the USDA office in Hmawby this afternoon.
Mogok-Phanthin gravel road opened
Hailing the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, Mogok-Phanthin gravel road constructed by Mogok Township Development Affairs Committee was opened to traffic on 18 February morning. Thanks to the construction of the road, people of LeshawhseU Village-tract, Ywathaya Village-tract and Leshawkyaukbon Village-tract are now able to travel by car from one village to another in all seasons.
Talks on prevention of human trafficking held
Talks on prevention of trafficking in persons were held at the office of cotton cultivation and purchasing supervision committee in Wetlu Model Village, Natogyi Township, on 20 February. Commander of Township Police Force Police Major Khin Maung Phyu gave talks on prevention of trafficking in persons.
Cash donated to Youths Development Centre in Thaton
Cash donation was presented to the Youths Development Centre in Inlake Village, Thaton Township, at the centre on 22 February. Thaton District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Tin Aung made a speech. On behalf of the wellwishers, Secretary of the centre U Soe Lwin presented the cash donations to the district chairman.
Staff of AMD help plough in Kyaukpadaung
Personnel of No 82 Power Tiller Station of the Agricultural Mechanization Department led by Staff Officer U San Maung, using 20 power tillers, helped plough 500 acres of farmlands in Aungchantha Village, the irrigation areas of Kyetmauktaung Dam on 26 February.
Natogyi Township gets 44 tube-wells
Under the rural water supply project, so far Natogyi Township Development Affairs Committee has sunk 44 tube-wells in the villages of the township, where water is scarce.
On-job training course ends
On-job training multiplier course No 2/2003 on library science jointly organized by Shan State (North) Social Welfare Department and Lashio District Information and Public Relations Department, concluded on 8 February at the district IPRD office in Lashio.
Work coord meeting held in Monywa
The Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council held a work coordination meeting at the Town Hall of Monywa on 23 and 24 February. Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Chairman North-West Command Commander Maj-Gen Soe Naing, local authorities and departmental personnel attended the meeting. The commander addressed the meeting and attended to the needs.
Announcement on final examinations and special lectures of Yangon & Mandalay UDEs
Yangon, 8 March — Arrangements for final examinations and special lectures of Universities of Distance Education (Yangon) and (Mandalay) for 2002-2003 academic year are as follows:
Second year and third year science students are to take their final examinations from 3-4-2003 to 9-4-2003 as the first batch. ( On Sundays and gazetted holidays, the examination will not be held.)
Second year and third year arts, law and economic students are to attend their special lectures from 21-4-2003 to 30-4-2003 as the second batch. ( Classes will be opened all the days including Sundays. ) Their final examinations are to be held from 5-5-2003 to 10-5-2003. ( On Sundays and gazetted holidays, the examination will not be held.) Detailed timetable will be announced by respective university branches of UDE.
Myanmar delegation arrives back from Sri Lanka
Yangon, 8 March — Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman’s Office Brig-Gen Abel arrived back here by air this evening after attending the fourth BIMST-EC Commerce and Economic Ministers’ Meeting held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 7 March.
Staff Officer U Pe Aung of National AFTA Unit, who accompanied the minister, also arrived back here on the same flight.
Scientific talks and product launching symposium held
Yangon, 8 March — Aristopharma Ltd held scientific talks and product launching symposium at the Traders Hotel this morning.
First, Professor Dr U Ko Ko Hla (Retd) made an opening speech, and Assistant Export Manager Mr Zahid Mahmud of Aristopharma Ltd of Bangladesh spoke words of thanks. Next, Senior Lecturer, Consultant Physician of Yangon General Hospital Dr U Nay Win read out the paper on “Rational choice of antibiotics in chest infection” and Lecturer, Consultant Physician of Thingangyun Sanpya Hospital Dr U Chit Soe on “Targets and bullets in rheumatology.” Then, Product Promotion Manager Mr Noor Hussain introduced the new medicines manufactured by Aristopharma Ltd and distributed by KTZ Co Ltd. After that, Dr U Ko Ko Hla made concluding remarks and those present viewed round the display of medicines.
Sport
National Championship Tennis Tourney ends
Yangon, 8 March — The final matches and prize-distribution ceremony for the year 2003 National Championship Tennis Tournament took place at Theinbyu Tennis Court here this afternoon.
Among the spectators were Patron of Myanmar Tennis Federation Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, MTF President U Zaw Zaw (Max Myanmar Co Ltd), officials, guests and others.
After the final matches, the patron and the former presidents of MTF presented prizes and cash awards to the prize-winning players.
Then, Dr Zaw Tun-Dr Htay Htay Kyi donated K 50 million and U Chit Khaing of Aden Group Ltd, K 10 million to the MTF through the patron.
The former presidents and secretaries of the MTF held discussions for promotion of Myanmar’s tennis standard.
