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ARCHIVES	Saturday, 4 February 2006	ON LINE EDITION

YANGON, 4 Feb— On the occasion of the 58th Anniversary of the Independence Day of Sri Lanka which falls on 4 February 2006, Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

YANGON , 4 Feb— On the occasion of the 58th Anniversary of the Independence Day of Sri Lanka which falls on 4 February 2006, General Soe Win, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Ratnasiri Wickramanayake, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

YANGON, 3 Feb — Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport held a work coordination meeting at the meeting hall of Yangon Command this evening, attended by Chairman of Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win.

First, the commander made a speech on safety for the people in travelling and arrangements for enabling people to abide by traffic rules and regulations systematically. Afterwards, heads and registrars of departments of colleges, institutes and universities, members of Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport, chairmen of bus lines and departmental officials reported on measures being taken for running ferry conveniently, ensuring smooth and secure transport, reducing traffic accidents, enabling the people to observe by the traffic rules, safety and smooth transport for the people and conversion of diesel and petrol vehicles into CNG ones.

Regarding the reports, the commander coordinated matters reported by the officials and attended to the needs. Next, the meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the commander.

YANGON , 3 Feb — With the assistance of Food and Agriculture Organization, the ceremony to open the Seed Cleaning Factory under the crops distribution project was held at the research farm of Myanma Agriculture Service in Sittway on 1 February.

It was attended by Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander of Western Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint, Brig-Gen Than Tun Aung of Sittway Station, Japanese Ambassador Mr Nobutake Odano, departmental personnel, guests and local farmers.

First, the commander delivered an address. Japanese Ambassador Mr Nobutake Odano explained the purpose of building the Seed Cleaning Factory.

Project Manager Ram Chaudhary reported on progress in implementation of seed distribution project with the participation of the local farmers, construction of the factory and tasks being carried out.

Deputy Manager U Aye Ko Ko of Rakhine State MAS briefed them on cultivation of paddy in Rakhine State and thanked for construction of the factory.

The commander and the Japanese ambassador cut the ribbon to open the factory. They viewed seed cleaning process of the factory.

The factory can clean two tons of seeds of paddy, pulses and beans and wheat per hour.

In the afternoon, the commander oversaw renovation of Danyawady Meeting Hall and Waithali Gymnasium, and fulfilled the requirements.

YANGON, 3 Feb — Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung heard reports on harvesting of monsoon paddy, the plan to put land under monsoon paddy, and crop production matters by officials at summer paddy field in Aungtat Village-tract in Thabaung Township yesterday.

The commander gave instructions on extension of sown acreage and rural development. He inspected irrigation facilities for summer paddy.

Thabaung Township has put 78,281 acres of land under summer paddy against the target of 113,927 acres.

The commander oversaw construction of 16-mile Thanlyetsoon-Thabaung Road , thriving summer paddy and green gram plantations and the new building of health care service in Kungyangon Village .

While in Thabaung Township , he attended the ceremony to grow physic nut plants in Peinnegon Village . The commander put physic nut seeds and grafts into the small bags.

Thabaung Township plans to grow 28,000 acres of physic nut plantations within three years. The commander met with departmental officials and gave instructions on regional development.

He also inspected progress of 200-ton Pulp Factory (Thabaung) and gave necessary instructions to officials.

YANGON, 3 Feb — Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs and for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Thein Zaw attended the coordination meeting on Ngwe Hsaung Beach Development Project (Phase-II) (Hotel Project) at the Ministry of CPT this morning.

The minister instructed those present to carry out tasks of Ngwe Hsaung Beach Development Project (Phase-I), to grow shade and flowery plants along Ngwe Hsaung Road, to conserve environment in the hotel zone, keep the beach clean and pleasant, and to implement the project for public relaxation. He also gave instructions on undertaking functions for Ngwe Hsaung Beach Development Project (Phase-I).

Also present at the meeting were officials of the ministry, local authorities of Ngwe Hsaung region and entrepreneurs. They reported requirements in their tasks. The minister attended to their needs.

YANGON , 4 Feb— On the occasion of the 58th Anniversary of the Independence Day of Sri Lanka which falls on 4 February 2006, U Nyan Win, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Cultivation of physic nut, other perennial crops in Lashio Township inspected

YANGON, 3 Feb — Chairman of the Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council Commander of North-East Command Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing, accompanied by Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Hla Myint and officials, inspected physic nut and pine apple plantations on No 1 Konmyinttha at the exist of Lashio on 1 February.

Next, they went to No 3 Konmyinttha 1000-acre model plantation of physic nut where they inspected progress in cultivation of 100 acres of physic nut and land reclamation. The commander and party also inspected thriving plantations of Hsin Shweli honey orange and pine apple on Nalyan region No 4 Konmyinttha owned by Hnin Hnin Khine Co, 100-acre plantation of physic nut and pine apple owned by Myanmar Police Force, Hsin Shweli sunflower plantation owned by MPF near AT Bridge at the exit of Lashio, 10-acre plantation of Hsin Shweli high-yield monsoon paddy owned by the township Peace and Development and 20-acre plantation of monsoon paddy owned by MPF. Later, the commander gave necessary instructions to officials and fulfilled the needs.

YANGON, 3 Feb — Officials sought ways to develop agriculture in Mon State at a meeting held in Mawlamyine yesterday.

Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council Commander of South-East Command Maj-Gen Soe Naing explained plans to extend paddy cultivation for local food sufficiency, apply innovative means for raising per acre yield, grow physic nut according to target, and disseminate public knowledge on physic nut.

The participants including Secretary of Mon State PDC Lt- Col Soe Myint Aung, officials, local authorities presented discussions and suggestions on increasing sown acreage of crops township-wise, and means to develop the agricultural sector.

The commander made arrangements to implement the task of further developing the agricultural sector of the state, saying harmonious efforts are required to reach the goal.

YANGON, 3 Feb — Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein delivered an address at the coordination meeting of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries for 2005-06 fiscal year at the Fisheries Department on Hsinmin Road in Ahlon Township this morning.

U Kyaw Lwin of Directorate of Livestock and Fisheries reported on tasks being carried out.

Director-General U Maung Maung Nyunt of Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Director-General U Than Tun of Fisheries Department, Director-General U Myint Shwe of Apiculture Department, Managing Director U Khin Maung Aye of Livestock, Feedstuff and Dairy Enterprise, and Rector of University of Veterinary Science Dr Myint Thein submitted reports on production of new vaccines for animals, meat, milk and egg, prevention against avian flu, putting of fish into dams, rivers and creeks, progress of fish and prawn export, distribution of bee and honey products, pollination, manufacturing of feedstuff and medicines and academic matters.

The meeting ended with concluding remarks by Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein.

YANGON, 3 Feb — The Graduation Ceremony of the Certificate Course in Basic Diplomatic Skills (BDS 14/2005) conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was held today at Wunzin Minyazar Hall of the Ministry with an address delivered by Minister for Foreign Affairs U Nyan Win.

Also present on the occasion were directors-general of the departments under the ministry, departmental officials, Myanmar Ambassadors, senior diplomats, a rector and professors of universities and institutes concerned and trainees.

Altogether 160 trainees interested in international affairs, businessmen dealing with foreign firms, management official of companies, service personnel attended the 12-week course.

YANGON, 3 Feb — Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt attended the ceremony to open the management course No 26, the basic domestic science course No 1, the staff training courses No 40 and No 41 at the central training school of Education and Training Department in Ward 51, Dagon Myothit (North) Township, this morning.

Minister Col Thein Nyunt explained the aims of the training courses, functions for progress of urban and rural areas, tasks to implement 24 special development region plan and rural development plan, and matters related to laws, rules and regulations, and financial rules.

A total of 155 trainees are attending the training courses. All the courses will be conducted for nine weeks. Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for PBANRDA Brig-Gen Than Tun, directors-general, deputy directors-general and guests.

After the opening ceremony, the minister inspected hostels for women’s trainees, the mess hall, beautifying tasks at the school, staff quarters, warehouses of heavy machinery, and attended to the needs.

YANGON, 3 Feb —Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Min Aung Hlaing held a meeting with service personnel, members of social organizations and local people in Tachilek Township on 31 January morning.

On the occasion, the commander elaborated on tasks for the development of Tachilek, extended cultivation of rice for food sufficiency, extended growing of rubber and physic nut, and use of physic nut oil as bio-diesel, calling for harmonious participation of government employees and local people in the regional development undertakings.
The commander also inspected physic nut nurseries of the Customs Department and the Forest Department in Tachilek Township .

Now, plans are under way to put 129.8 acres under physic nut in Tachilek District in the rainy season.

YANGON , 3 Feb — The market festival of the Industry-1 Ministry continued in the ministry compound today. A total of 333 kinds of goods are sold in retail and wholesale at the festival. The goods include textiles, foodstuff, medicines, cosmetics, household goods, ceramics, glassware, paper and chemicals, sewing machines, bicycles, leatherware, rubber and so on. Entertainment programmes are also staged at the festival open daily from 6 am to 8 pm. There are also restaurants.

YANGON, 3 Feb — The Special Appellate Bench comprising Deputy Chief Justice of Supreme Court (Yangon) U Thein Soe, Supreme Court Judges Dr Tin Aung Aye and U Chit Lwin sitting at court room No 1 this morning delivered judgments of three special civil appeal cases and heard three special criminal appeal cases under Section 7 of the judiciary law, 2000.

YANGON , 3 Feb — An exhibition of works by Artist Star Mya Than Arts will be staged at TMT Show Room at Pearl Condo on KabaAye Pagoda Road here on 4-12 February.

Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for Library, Museum and Exhibition Assistant Director of the Information and Public Relations Department Daw Tin Tin Myint and committee members this morning inspected the exhibition and granted a permit to stage the exhibition to Artist Star Mya Than.

A total of 40 paintings reflecting Myanmar culture will be exhibited, and admission is free.

YANGON, 3 Feb —The Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee conducted a brief of its work programmes at Kanaung Hall of Shwepyitha Industrial Zone in Shwepyitha Township , Yangon North District, this morning.

Secretary of the committee Dr Hla Myint submitted future plans, Joint Secretary Dr Daw Nwe Ni Ohn, the report on work progress of the year 2005, and Yangon North District MCW Supervisory Committee Chairperson Daw Saw Shwe, progress of work done in 2005.

YANGON , 3 Feb—The 21st Buddha Pujaniya of the Maha Vijaya Pagoda will be held along with devotional offering to Three Gems and Htamane preparation contest from 11 to 13 February.

On 12 February morning, flowers, fruits and snacks will be offered to the pagoda, and Sayadaws will consecrate the pagoda. Five thousand lights each will be offered to the pagoda every night from 11 to 13 February.

During the period, eminent Sayadaws will deliver sermons every night, and religious associations will recite Parittas and Buddha Desana.

On 12 and 13 February morning, alms food will be offered to member Sayadaws of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee and Ovadacariya Committee. At 7 am on 3 February, provisions will be donated to the Buddha images and members of the Sangha.

The opening of the Htamane preparation contest will be launched at 4 pm on 11 February. A total of 37 teams from townships and private bus lines will contend for the prizes.

YANGON, 3 Feb — Under the aegis of Shwegyin Nikaya Sasana-baing Waso Sayadaw and Joint Sasanabaing Thi-rimanta Sankyaung Monastery Sayadaw, the 86th Yangon Division Shwe-gyin Nikaya Vinaya Examination, organized by Sayadaws of Shwegyin Nikaya, will be taken place at Shwegyin Nikaya Sasana Lankara Maha Dhamma Beikman in the precinct of Kyaungdawya Shwegyin Monastery in Bahan Township from 7 to 9 February.

During the days prior to the examination, Palikari Sayadaw Ashin Angisa will administer Desanas to the congregation on 4 February, Shweparami Tawya Sayadaw Ashin Çhan-dadhika on 5 February, Dhammaduta Ashin Çhekinda on 6 February at the Dhamma Beikman at 7 pm daily.

The monks who will take the exam will go alms round in Bahan and Pabedan Townships at 8 am on 7 and 8 February, and Latha Township on 9 February.

YANGON, 3 Feb — A training course for hockey coach jointly organized by Federation of International Hockey-FIH and Myanmar Hockey Federation was opened today at Sports and Physical Education Institute (Yangon) here.

Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint made an opening address and accepted cash and sportswear donated by wellwishers.

Mr K M Awais, coach of FIH, presented hockey stick and sportswear for hockey goalkeeper to Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint.

Managing Director of Danar Management Co Ltd donated K 250,000 to be spent in the training and MTM Co and Pedrollo Co 30 sets of sportswear through the minister.

YANGON, 3 Feb — A ceremony to honour the victorious athletes in the Third ASEAN Para Sports Meets and service personnel, who fetched Excellent Performance in Social Field Awards presented by the State Peace and Development Council, was held at the meeting hall of Social Welfare Department on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in Mayangon Township this afternoon, with an address by Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa.

Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa accepted K 300,000 by U Maung Maung + U Maung Maung Sein and brothers (Great Wall Traditional Medicine); K 100,000 by U Aung Khaing and Daw Khin Kyu Kyu Than (Mandaing Diesel and Nozzle Pump Trading); K 50,000 by U Myo Aung and Daw Khin Yi Mon (Sun Myanmar International Inpex); K 30,000 each by U Kyi Thein (Fudark) and U Mya Soe-Daw Tin Tin Myint (Doh Shwe Pyi Construction).

Next, the minister presented certificates of honour to U Mya Khaing (Social Welfare Department) who snatched two gold and one bronze medals in the swimming event of the ASEAN Para Sports Meets, gold medallist winner Ma Htet Htet Aye (Kyimyindine School for the Blind) in the discus event, gold medallist Ma Theint Thu Thu Linn (School for the Disabled Children) in the shot put event, silver medallist winner Maung Myo Aung of Kyimyindine School for the Blind in the long jump event, Maung Aung Kyaw Naing, Maung Aung Ko Oo and Maung Aik Kyauk from Youth Training School who won prizes in the International Tennis Federation 14 & Under Asian Championships (Tournament-2), and Mr Jimbo and wife of Ko Ko Ro Volunteer Group who contributed to the training of students from Youth Training School.

Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Deputy Minister for Immigration and Population U Maung Aung and Director-General U Sit Myaing of SWD presented prizes and cash reward to two awards winners for Excellent Performance in Social Field.

YANGON , 3 Feb — A ceremony to open the sixth leg of Air Bagan Myanmar Golf Tour, organized by Myanmar PGA and Myanmar Golf Federation was held at Kawthoung Golf Club in Kawthoung this morning.

Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal Region Command Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe, MPGA and MGF President Maj-Gen Win Hlaing (Retd), Air Bagan Ltd Chairman U Teza and Tactical Operations Commander Col Myint Tun of Coastal Region Command teed off to open the golf tour.

After the first round, Zaw Zaw Latt (Srixon) led the professional division by shooting a three-under-par 69. Yin Aung Latt (Taunggyi) put his position behind the leader with a two-under-par 70. Zaw Zin Win (Srixon) and Myint Thaung (KN Golf Centre) stood in the third position, tying at a one-under-par 71. Soe Kyaw Naing (Srixon) was a back-up player behind four golfers, scoring 72 strokes in the fourth position.

In the amateur division, Ngwe Tun fired a two-under-par 70, followed by Aung Win (Monywa) 73, Bo Bo 75 and Yan Naing Phyo 76.

The tour is being sponsored by Air Bagan Ltd together with co-sponsors KBZ Bank, Myanmar Brewery Ltd, Myanmar Treasure Resort Hotel, Aureum Palace Hotel Resort, Kawthoung Golf Club, Srixon, Kachin Golfers Group, Jade Land Myanmar Co Ltd, Max Myanmar Co Ltd, London, Viking Marine Product Trading Co Ltd. Han Event Management organizes the functions of the golf tour.