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Senior General Than Shwe, wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing hostdinner to mark 60th Anniversary Independence Day

NAY PYI TAW, 4 Jan - Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing hosted a dinner to mark the 60th Anniversary Independence Day at the City Hall, here, this evening. At 6.30 pm, Senior General Than Shwe arrived at the City Hall where the dinner to mark the 60th Anniversary Independence Day was to be held. Vice- Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Vice-Senior General Maung Aye, SPDC member General Thura Shwe Mann of the Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister General Thein Sein, Secretary- 1 of the SPDC Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, diplomats led by Acting Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Pakistani Ambassador Mr Muhammad Nawaz Chaudhry and their wives welcomed the Senior General. Also present at the dinner were Vice- Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Vice-Senior General Maung Aye, SPDC member General Thura Shwe Mann of the Ministry of Defence and wife, Prime Minister General Thein Sein and wife, Secretary- 1 Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo and wife, SPDC members and their wives, the Commander- in-Chief (Navy), the Commander-in-Chief (Air) and senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence and their wives, the Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, ministers and wives, the Auditor-General, the Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Mayor of Nay Pyi Taw, deputy ministers and their wives, directors-general of the SPDC Office, Government Office, President Office, Pyithu Hluttaw Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomats led by Acting Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Pakistani Ambassador Mr Muhammad Nawaz Chaudhry and their wives, resident representatives of UN agencies and their wives, members of the Central Committee and Subcommittees for Organizing the 60th Anniversary Independence Day, regional organizers of State and Division Union Solidarity and Development Associations and guests.

At the reception and before and during the dinner, those present at the dinner were entertained with songs entertained by vocalists to the accompaniment of the Myanma Athan modern music band.

Secretary-1 attends State Flag hoisting and saluting ceremony at City Hall in Nay Pyi Taw

NAY PYI TAW, 4 Jan - In accordance with the Five National Objectives of the 60th Anniversary Independence Day - All the national people to constantly join hands for safeguarding the perpetuation of independence and sovereignty of the State; All the national people to collectively strive for non-disintegration of the Union and non-disintegration of national solidarity; To ensure emergence of an enduring constitution in line with the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles adopted by the national Convention that has been completed successfully; All the national people to harmoniously make all-out efforts for building of a modern, developed disc i p l i n e - f l o u r i s h i n g democratic nation; and All the national people to cooperate in realizing the State’s seven step Road Map with Union Spirit, patriotic spirit and the spirit of sacrifice - the State Flag hoisting and saluting ceremony was held at the City Hall, here, this morning.

Present on the occasion were Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Kyaw Win of the Ministry of Defence, Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung, Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Maj- Gen Wai Lwin, ministers, the Chief Justice, the Attorney- General, the Joint Secretary-General of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Secretariat members and CEC members, deputy ministers, the Deputy Chief Justices, the Deputy Attorneys- General, members of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, senior military officers from the Ministry of Defence, the Myanmar Police Force Director-General, departmental heads of the SPDC Office,the Government Office, the Supreme Court, the Attorney-General’s Office and the CSSTB Office, regional coordinators of State and Division USDAs, members of the subcommittee for organizing the ceremony and work groups, Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee members, rectors and principals, local authorities, education officers, secretaries and executives of district and township USDAs, members of social organizations, service personnel, national race representatives in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Township and local people, totalling 4,963.

First, the ceremony to hoist the State Flag of the 60th Anniversary Independence Day-2008 was held at 4.20 am today.

The State Flag hoisting group hoisted the Flag flanked by national races. As the State Flag saluting ceremony started at 7 am, the Guard of Honour of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) took the designated place in front of the City Hall.

Chairman of the Central Committee for Organizing the 60th Anniversary Independence Day Secretary-1 of SPDC Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo took the designated place on the dais. After taking the salute of the Guard of Honour, the Secretary-1 together with the people saluted the State Flag. Meanwhile, the Band of the Guard of Honour played the national anthem.

The Guard of Honour paid tribute to the fallen leaders and soldiers and took the four oaths.

The Secretary-1 read out the message sent by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary Independence Day.

After the Secretary- 1 had taken the salute of the Guard of Honour, the ceremony ended.

On the eve of the 60th Anniversary Independence Day, it could be seen that ministries, Nay Pyi Taw City Hall, Thabyegon Roundabout, Lotus Roundabout, Raza Thingaha Roundabout, Nay Pyi Taw Myoma Market, Thabyegon Market, buildings and staff quarters were illuminated with colourful lights.

Union of MyanmarState Peace and Development CouncilNotification No 2/ 200811th Waning of Nadaw 1369 ME(4 January, 2008)

1. BC/ 20836 Lt-Col Saw Lwin, Deputy Factory Manager, No 19 Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

2. U Nyo Sein, Head of Workshop, Pluvimin Factory, Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

3. Daw Tin Po , Head of Workshop (Inspection), Paper and Pulp Mill (Thabaung), Myanma Paper and Chemical Industries, Ministry of Industry-1.

1. BC/ 28284 Captain Myo Thit Oo, Officiating Head of Branch, No (6) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

2. BC/ 28309 Captain Zaw Myo Naing, Officiating Head of Branch, No (6) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

3. BC/ 29538 Captain Zaw Myo Min, Officiating Deputy Assistant Factory Manager, No (11) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

4. BC/ 31306 Captain Kyaw Naing Win, Head of Workshop, No (2) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

5. BC/ 33551 Captain Win Naing Oo, Deputy Assistant Factory Manager, No (1) Tatmadaw Heavy Industry, Ministry of Defence

6. BC/ 33553 Captain Aung Kyu, Head of Workshop, No (1) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

7. BC/ 36492 Captain Thaw Zin Myint, Head of Workshop, No (2) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

8. BC/ 36513 Captain Min Thant Oo, Head of Workshop, No (12) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

9. BC/ 36532 Captain Thein Soe Htaik, Head of Workshop, No (12) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

10. BC/ 39176 Captain Wunna Soe, In-charge of Branch, No (1) Tatmadaw Heavy Industry, Ministry of Defence

11. BC/ 39212 Captain Zaw Zaw Aung, In-charge of Branch, No (1) Tatmadaw Heavy Industry, Ministry of Defence

12. BC/ 39234 Captain Nyein Phyo Win, In-charge of Branch, No (1) Tatmadaw Heavy Industry, Ministry of Defence

13. BC/ 39241 Captain Htut Aung, In-charge of Branch, No (1) Tatmadaw Heavy Industry, Ministry of Defence

14. BC/ 39253 Captain Zin Min Maung, In-charge of Branch, No (1) Tatmadaw Heavy Industry, Ministry of Defence

15. BC/ 39263 Captain Aung Kyaw Kyaw, In-charge of Branch, No (1) Tatmadaw Heavy Industry, Ministry of Defence

16. BC/ 39275 Captain Aung Khine Kyaw, In-charge of Branch, No (1) Tatmadaw Heavy Industry, Ministry of Defence

17. BC/ 39288 Captain Wai Lin Aung, Head of Branch, No (5) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

18. No/Air 17311 Flight Sergeant Myint Soe, Incharge, Airplane Assembling and Maintenance Base, Ministry of Defence

19. BC/ 24889 Major Naing Aye, Head of Branch, No Union of Myanmar State Peace and Development Council Notification No 2/ 2008

11th Waning of Nadaw 1369 ME (4 January, 2008) (4) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

20. BC/ 26092 Captain Soe Thura, Officiating Head of Branch, No (4) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

21. BC/ 26249 Captain Hlaing Tint, Officiating Head of Branch, No (4) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

22. BC/ 27000 Captain Win Khine, Officiating Head of Branch, No (4) Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence

23. U Aung Soe, Deputy Director, Agricultural Mechanization Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

24. U Myint Soe, Assistant Director, Irrigation Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

25. U Yan Aung, Deputy Factory Manager, Pharmaceutical Factory (Inyaung), Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

26. U Myint Shwe, Factory Manager, Advanced Fire Brick Factory (Kyaukse), Myanma Ceramics Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

27. U Aung Thant, Assistant Factory Manager, Fire Concrete Tile Factory (Hmawby), Myanma Ceramics Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

28. U Maw Hein, Factory Manager, Paint Factory , Myanmar Paper and Chemical Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

29. U Aye Kyaw, Head of Branch (Admin), Shwedaung Advanced Textile and Finishing Plant, Myanma Textile Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

30. U Tin Hlaing, Head of Section, Vest Factory (Kyaukse), Myanma Textile Industries,

31. U Maung Htay, Manager, No (2) Machine and Machine Tool Factory ( Yangon ), Myanma Machine Tool & Electrical Industries, Ministry of Industry-2

32. U Ko Ko, Senior Engineer (Drill), Geological Survey and Minerals Exploration Department, Ministry of Mines

33. U Aye Ko, Junior Engineer-1 (Drill), Geological Survey and Minerals Exploration Department, Ministry of Mines

35. U Soe Win Maung, Executive Engineer (B)(Construction), Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (Zeebyutaung test well camp), Pinlebu Township , Sagaing Division, Ministry of Energy

36. U Khin Maung Htay, Deputy Director (Civil) Hydropower Projects Implementation Department, Ministry of Electric Power No 1

37. U Nay Myo Win, Deputy Director (Civil), No (2) Construction, Hydropower Projects Implementation Department, Ministry of Electric Power No 1

38. Daw Tin Myint, Deputy Chief Engineer, Project Director of Special Development Project (Central) Nay Pyi Taw, Myanma Electric Power Enterprise , Ministry of Electric Power No 2

39. U Mya Nyunt, Head of Workshop, Froging Workshop, Foundry and Machine Tool Factory, Sagaing Division

40. U Kyaw Soe Win, Kyaw Thitsar Farm Equipment Factory, No (139), Road 4, Ward 7, Myaungmya Township, Ayeyawady Division

41. U Maung Maung Win, Win family rice mill, paddy husk-fired turbine and paddy dryer, No (C-8), Nawarat Street, Phayachaung Industrial Zone, Myaungmya Township, Ayeyawady Division

42. U Zaw Myo Kyi, Mya Thida rice mill, paddy husk-fired turbine and paddy dryer, No (15), Street 5, Myaungmya Township , Ayeyawady Division

43. U Ko Ko Naing, Manaw Thukha rice mill, Kwelwe Village , Myaungmya Township , Ayeyawady Division

1. Col Kyaw Kyaw Win, Director-General, the State Peace and Development Council Office

3. BC/ 14001, Maj-Gen Hla Shwe, Vice Adjutant- General, Adjutant-General’s Office, Ministry of Defence

4. BC/ 13085, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Tun, Vice Quartermaster-General, Quartermaster-General’s Office, Ministry of Defence

5. BC/ 12756, Maj-Gen Htin Aung Kyaw, Vice Quartermaster-General, Quartermaster-General’s Office, Ministry of Defence

6. U Ohn Than, Managing Director, Myanma Agriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

7. U Thein Aung, Director-General, Directorate of Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

8. U Nyunt Aung, Managing Director, Myanma Paper and Chemical Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

9. U Aye Mauk, Managing Director, Myanma General and Maintenance Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

10. U Aung Kyi, Managing Director, Myanma Industrial Construction Services, Ministry of Industry-2

11. Daw Myo Nwe, Director-General, Foreign Economic and Relations Department, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development

12. U Ohn Kyaw, Director-General, Planning Department, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development

13. U Aung Myo, Director-General, National Archives Department, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development

14. U Hsan Tun, Director-General, Internal Revenue Department, Ministry of Finance and Revenue

15. U Hla Moe, Managing Director, Cooperative Export and Import Enterprise , Ministry of Cooperatives

16. U Tin Oo Lwin, Ambassador , Myanmar Embassy, Colombo , Ministry of Foreign Affairs

17. U Aung Khin Soe, Ambassador , Myanmar Embassy, Kathmandu , Ministry of Foreign Affairs

18. U Soe Nwe, Ambassador , Myanmar Embassy, Belgrade , Ministry of Foreign Affairs

19. U Nyunt Hlaing, Ambassador , Myanmar Embassy, Vientiane , Ministry of Foreign Affairs

20. U Min Thein, Ambassador , Myanmar Embassy, Moscow , Ministry of Foreign Affairs

21. U Aung Thein, Ambassador , Myanmar Embassy, Hanoi , Ministry of Foreign Affairs

22. U Kyaw Kyaw, Director-General, Protocol Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

23. BC/ 13901 Brig-Gen Khin Yi, Director-General of Myanmar Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs

24. Sa/ 0001 U Aung Saw Win, Director-General, Bureau of Special Investigation, Ministry of Home Affairs

25. Ka/ 3663 U Zaw Win, Director-General , Myanmar Correctional Department, Ministry of Home Affairs

26. Dr Ko Ko Oo, Director-General, Atomic Energy Department, Ministry of Science and Technology

27. Dr Nilar Thein, Rector, Yangon University of Computer Studies, Ministry of Science and Technology

28. U Maung Maung Khin, Rector, Mandalay University of Distance Education, Ministry of Education

Union of Myanmar
State Peace and Development Council
Notification No 1/2008
11th Waning of Nadaw, 1369 ME
(4 January 2008)

4. Bhaddanta Ñanavara, Vipassana Maha Gandayon Monastery, Sagaing Hill, Sagaing, Sagaing Division

6. Bhaddanta Viççittasara, Dhammapala Pariyatti Monastery, Ward 9, Katha, Sagaing Division

7. Bhaddanta Inkunra, Sasana Sanpya Monastery, Thawtapan Ward, Sagaing, Sagaing Division

8. Bhaddanta Paññavamsa, Yankin Pariyatti Monastery, Yankin Ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division

9. Bhaddanta Indavudha, Sitagu Pariyatti Monastery, Ward 8, Shwebo, Sagaing Division

10. Dr Bhaddanta Osadhasara, Sitagu International Buddhist Academy , Thawtapan Ward, Sagaing, Sagaing Division

11. Bhaddanta Kavisaralankara, Phayangahsu Monastery, Kanphya Ward, Myeik, Taninthayi Division

12. Bhaddanta Vipula, U Hsin Gyi Monastery, Myoma Ward 1, Pyundaza, Nyaunglebin Township , Bago Division

13. Bhaddanta Jeyanta, Myoma Pariyatti Monastery, Auksu Ward, Thanatpin, Bago Division

14. Bhaddanta Sujana, Sasana Zawtika Monastery, Myodwingyi Ward, Bago, Bago Division

15. Bhaddanta Somaçara, Pubbayon Monastery, Ywabe Region, Pyay, Bago Division (West)

16. Bhaddanta Kundala, Shwezedi Monastery, Alepaing Ward, Pwintbyu, Magway Division

17. Bhaddanta Ñana, Myoshay Pariyatti Monastery, Myoma Ward, Pyawbwe, Mandalay Division

18. Bhaddanta Revata, MyoU Pariyatti Monastery, East Myoma Ward, Myittha, Mandalay Division

19. Bhaddanta Paññajota, Koedaungpyae Monastery, Ward 3, Thedaw, Wundwin Township , Mandalay Division

20. Bhaddanta Maghinda, Hanthawady Monastery, Ward 2, Myingyan, Mandalay Division

21. Bhaddanta Suriya, Pali Tekkatho Uyin Pariyatti Monastery, Aungzeya Ward, Meiktila, Mandalay Division

22. Bhaddanta Kundala, Aletaikkyi Monastery, Chanthagyi South Building, West Thirimala Ward, Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay Division

23. Bhaddanta Paññasami, South Hsinde Monastery, Tampawady Ward, Chanmyathazi Township , Mandalay Division

24. Bhaddanta Uttara, Hsinbyumei Monastery, Hmamdan Ward, Amarapura Township , Mandalay Division

25. Bhaddanta Kesara, Sasana Vepulla Pali Tekkatho Monastery, Yanmyoaung Ward, Meiktila, Mandalay Division

26. Bhaddanta Buddhapiya, Manikayon Monastery, Ward 2, Kyaukse, Mandalay Division 27. Bhaddanta Uttara, Maha Wihara Pariyatti Monastery, Tarana Village , Kyaikmaraw Township , Mon State

28. Bhaddanta Pannava, Phayagyi Monastery, Zeditaung Ward, Kyaukpyu, Rakhine State 29. Bhaddanta Soma, Dhammasukha Monastery, Kyaungtetlan Ward, Sittway, Rakhine State

30. Bhaddanta Çakkinda, Yadanatheingi (Kayan) Union of Myanmar State Peace and Development Council Notification No 1/2008 11th Waning of Nadaw, 1369 ME (4 January 2008) Monastery, Hninzigon Ward, Thingangyun Township , Yangon Division

32. Bhaddanta Ñana, Kyaungdawya Shwegyin Monastery, Gyartawya Ward, Bahan Township , Yangon Division

33. Bhaddanta Çandajoti, Masoeyein Pariyatti Monastery, Kangyi Makyi Ward, Kungyangon Township , Yangon Division

34. Bhaddanta Aggañana, Shwehlaing Okkaung, Kyaunggyi Monastery, Ohbo Ward, Kyimyindine Township, Yangon Division

35. Bhaddanta Aggasami, Tipitakalankara Pariyatti Monastery, South Ward 10, Thakayta Township , Yangon Division

36. Bhaddanta Metteya, Weikzawtayon Monastery, Ward 9, Mayangon Township , Yangon Division

37. Bhaddanta Gunalankara, Maha Theindawgyi Pariyatti Monastery, Pabedan Township , Yangon Division

38. Bhaddanta Virosana, Maha Thukharama Pariyatti Monastery, Ward 5, Mayangon Township , Yangon Division

39. Bhaddanta Kavidhaja, Tipitaka Maha Gandayon Monastery, Ward 9, Mayangon Township , Yangon Division

40. Bhaddanta Vijaya, Weluwun Pariyatti Monastery, Kyaunggyisu Ward, Taunggyi, Shan State

41. Bhaddanta Uttama, Zambuaye AT TatU Monastery, Ward 12, Lashio, Shan State (North)

42. Bhaddanta Samvarabhivamsa, Shweyayhsaung Pariyatti Monastery, Ngathaingchaung, Yaykyi Township , Ayeyawady Division

44. Bhaddanta Jutindriya, Pijjotayon Pali Tekkatho Monastery, Nyaunglebin Ward, Myaungmya, Ayeyawady Division Title recipient Sayadaws from abroad

45. Ven Dr Thumbulle Seelakkhandha Thero, Buddhism and Pali Texila Monastery, Colombo , Sri Lanka Nuns

46. Nun Daw Hemari, Sasanamyinzu Yinmamyaing Nunnery, Chanmyathazi Ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division

47. Nun Daw Çadari, Tebhatikarama Nunnery, Hanthawady Ward, Bago, Bago Division

48. Nun Daw Mittatheri, Dhamma Vihari Pariyatti Nunnery, Mahazeyabon Ward, Aungmyethazan Township , Mandalay Division

49. Nun Daw Kesari, Sasana Myinzuri Nunnery, Ward K, North Okkalapa Township, Yangon Division Maha Ganthavaçaka Pandita Title

1. Bhaddanta Rajinda, Bala Min Htin Monastery, Sethmuzone Ward, Myitkyina, Kachin State

2. Bhaddanta Tejaniya, Kyaukkyi Pariyatti Monastery, Kyaukkyi Village, Shwegu Township, Kachin State

3. Bhaddanta Kheminda, Pubbayon Pariyatti Monastery, Mingala Ward, Loikaw, Kayah State

4. Bhaddanta Visuddhaçara, Myoma Pariyatti Monastery, Ward B, Hlaingbwe, Kayin State

5. Bhaddanta Çandima, Pariyatti Kanna Monastery, Kyonphe Village , Hpa-an Township, Kayin State

6. Bhaddanta Vannissara, Pariyatti Saddhamma Wasimin Monastery, Kya-in-seikkyi, Kayin State

7. Bhaddanta Kavinda, Maha Theindaw Kyaung Pariyatti Monastery, Daweizay Ward, Sagaing, Sagaing Division

8. Bhaddanta Medhiya, Maha Weikzatheikpan Monastery, Phayagyi Ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division

9. Bhaddanta Karunika, Zinawdaya Pariyatti Monastery, Thawtapan Ward, Sagaing, Sagaing Division

10. Bhaddanta Dhammaçara, Dekkhinayama Ale Monastery, Setyonlebyin Ward, Kawlin, Sagaing Division

11. Bhaddanta Suriya, Saddhamma Nanda Pariyatti Monastery, Pinkyaing Village , Pinlebu Township , Sagaing Division

12. Dr Bhaddanta Çandasiri, Sitagu Theravada Buddhist Academy , Thawtapan Ward, Sagaing, Sagaing Division

13. Bhaddanta Jotipalalankara, Pitzawtayon Monastery, Aungchantha Ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division

14. Bhaddanta Paññananda, Saddhammasitagu Monastery, Sagaing, Sagaing Division

16. Bhaddanta Kesava, Phayangahsu Monastery, Kanphya Ward, Myeik, Taninthayi Division

17. Bhaddanta Nandiya, Thukhiyayama Pariyatti Monastery, Tawgyi Village , Waw Township , Bago Division

18. Bhaddanta Çandobhasa, Dhammarakkhita Pariyatti Monastery, Setkonpaing Ward, Thanatpin, Bago Division

19. Bhaddanta Pavara, Khindankyaung Pariyatti Monastery, Myoma Ward 5, Nyaunglebin, Bago Division

20. Bhaddanta Visuddhasiri, Kyauktwingon Theikpan Monastery, Myothit Ward, Bago, Bago Division

21. Bhaddanta Ñaninda, Dekkhinayon Monastery, East Region of Pyu, Pyu, Bago Division

22. Bhaddanta Nimmala, Seiktathukha Pariyatti Monastery, Kywepwe, Ottwin Township , Bago Division

23. Bhaddanta Vijjananda, Kankalay Tawya Shwegyin Monastery, Ottwin, Bago Division

24. Bhaddanta Eka, Pyinnyazawtayon Monastery, Ward 2, Paukkhaung, Bago Division (West)

25. Bhaddanta Çandimabhivamsa, Maha Gandawin Monastery, Ohndaw Ward, Pyay, Bago Division (West)

26. Bhaddanta Çittara, Shwedaung Pali Tekkatho Monastery, Ohbo Ward, Yenangyoung, Magway Division

27. Bhaddanta Kelasa, Zeedawbin East Monastery, Zeedawbin Village , Yamethin Township , Mandalay Division

28. Bhaddanta Tejaniyabhivamsa, Bagan Yinthway Shwemaynanda Monastery, Dagundaing North Uyin Ward, Pyigyidagun Township, Mandalay Division

29. Bhaddanta Puñña, Myithsongyi Monastery, Kume, Myittha Township , Mandalay Division

30. Bhaddanta Vilasa, KanU Pariyatti Monastery, Yezin, Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana, Mandalay Division

31. Bhaddanta Kumara, Thayettaw Pariyatti Monastery, Ela, Nay Pyi Taw Lewe Township , Mandalay Division

32. Bhaddanta Sobhita, Pahtamagyaw Dhammaçariya Taikthit, Wunzin Ward, Meiktila, Mandalay Division

33. Bhaddanta Çandobhivamsa, Zawtikayon Monastery, Hlaing Ward, Mawlamyine, Mon State

34. Bhaddanta Siharaja, Poppharama Pawdawmu Monastery, Myoma Ward 1 , Mudon, Mon State

35. Bhaddanta Kovida, Nyeinchan Yeikmyon Dhammaçariya Training School , Saya San Ward, Bilin, Mon State

36. Bhaddanta Vayama, Thukhakari Pariyatti Monastery, Pabedan Ward, Mawlamyine, Mon State

37. Bhaddanta Vijaya, Dhamma Neinmitayon Monastery, Ward 1, Yanbye, Rakhine State

38. Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa, Dhammarakhita Pariyatti Monastery, Nyaungchaung Village, Gwa Township, Rakhine State

39. Bhaddanta Sujatalankara, Sasana Paragu Monastery, Ward 1, Kamayut Township , Yangon Division

40. Bhaddanta Vilasa, Zeebyukon Pariyatti Monastery, South Dabein Ward, Hlegu Township, Yangon Division

41. Bhaddanta Paññaçakkabhivamsa, Kyaikkasan Shwegyin Taikthit, Kyaikkasan West Ward, Thingangyun Township , Yangon Division

42. Bhaddanta Sundara, Panditayama Monastery, Ward 13, Hline Township , Yangon Division

43. Bhaddanta Uttamasara, Kyaungthit Pariyatti Monastery, Ohbo Ward, Twantay Township , Yangon Division

44. Bhaddanta Garavabhivamsa, Maha Gandayon Monastery, Mingaladon Township , Yangon Division

45. Bhaddanta Vayama, Shan Pitakat Monastery, Sao San Tun Ward, Taunggyi, Shan State

46. Bhaddanta Kalyana, Myoma Pariyatti Monastery, Ward 2, Lashio, Shan State (North)

47. Bhaddanta Ukkathabhivamsa, Dhammayon Pariyatti Monastery, Chaukywa Village , Ingapu Township , Ayeyawady Division

48. Bhaddanta Vayamabhivamsa, Pariyatti Webyan Monastery, Ward 6, Myanaung, Ayeyawady Division

49. Bhaddanta Paññajota, Maha Buddhayamavihara Monastery, Yaylegale Village , Maubin Township , Ayeyawady Division

50. Bhaddanta Dhammasami, Ywale Kyaungthit Monastery, Ywale Ward, Wakema, Ayeyawady Division

51. Bhaddanta Sundara, Shwehlay Monastery, Shwetaunghmaw Village , Maubin Township , Ayeyawady Division

52. Bhaddanta Dhammaloka, Koedaungpyae Pariyatti Monastery, Yonthalin Village, Hinthada Township, Ayeyawady Division Nuns

53. Nun Daw Indasiri, Taungpaw Nunnery, Buddha Yeiktha Corner, Ward 7, Katha, Sagaing Division

54. Nun Daw Indasingi, Sasana Beikman Corner, Shinbyushinhla Village , Sagaing Township , Sagaing Division

55. Nun Daw Kulañani, Saddhammapala Nunnery, Upoktaw Ward, Aungmyethazan Township , Mandalay Division Ganthavaçaka Pandita Title

1. Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa, Myoma Pariyatti Monastery, Pyitawtha Ward, Haka, Chin State

3. Bhaddanta Dhammika, Dhamma Paragu Pali Tekkatho Monastery, Sulegon Ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division

4. Bhaddanta Tejananda, Yadana Beikman Htupayon Shwe Monastery, Minlan Ward, Sagaing, Sagaing Division

5. Bhaddanta Dhammappiyalankara, Laygyunmyayok Monastery, Sagaing Hill, Sagaing, Sagaing Division

6. Bhaddanta Çandavamsa, Sandawut East Monastery, Sandawut Village , Myeik Township , Taninthayi Division

7. Bhaddanta Ñanadassana, Phayangahsu Monastery, Kanphya Ward, Myeik Township , Taninthayi Division

8. Bhaddanta Kesara, Bawdiyadana Monastery, Nyaungbingyi Village , Ottwin Township , Bago Division

9. Bhaddanta Tejadhamma, Yadanan Yaunggyi Monastery, Katwingyan Village , Bago Township , Bago Division

10. Bhaddanta Tejaniya, Ywale Taikkyaung Base Pariyatti Monastery, Ayekarit Village, Waw Township, Bago Division

11. Bhaddanta Kavindabhivamsa, Maha Kalyani Theindawgyi Pariyatti Monastery, Kalyani Ward, Bago, Bago Division

13. Bhaddanta Therappiya, Withuddhayon Baranasi Monastery, Nawin Ward, Pyay, Bago Division (West)

14. Bhaddanta Sasana, Kandawmingala Pariyatti Monastery, Thayettaw Ward, Pyay, Bago Division (West)

16. Bhaddanta Ñanikavara, Zeyar Aungmyin Pariyatti Monastery, Aungmingala Ward, Yamethin, Mandalay Division

17. Bhaddanta Samvara, Pitsimayon Monastery, Nandawgon Ward, Meiktila, Mandalay Division

18. Bhaddanta Sunanda, Manizawtikayon Pariyatti Monastery, Ywathitgon Ward, Meiktila, Mandalay Division

19. Bhaddanta Paññinda, Chaungdaung Pariyatti Monastery, Ward 20, Myingyan, Mandalay Division

20. Bhaddanta Suriya, Okshitkon Monastery, Pyidawtha Ward, Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Division

21. Bhaddanta Ñanissara, Maho Myoma Monastery, Myoma Ward, Patheingyi, Mandalay Division

22. Bhaddanta Ghosita, Minkon Monastery, Monkon Ward, Myittha, Mandalay Division

23. Bhaddanta Pandita, Tantkyitaung Bagan Monastery, Tagundaing Ward, Pyigyidagun Township , Mandalay Division

24. Bhaddanta Sobhita, Sasana Zawtikayon Monastery, Chanmyathazi South Ward, Chamyathazi Township , Mandalay Division

25. Bhaddanta Kheminda, Mula Thitseint Monastery, Tagundaing Ward, Pyigyidagun Township , Mandalay Division

26. Bhaddanta Tejosara, Nyaungthonbin Pariyatti Monastery, Nyaungthonbin Ward, Mogok, Mandalay Division

27. Bhaddanta Vannaraha, Maha Zanaka Monastery, Saya San Ward, Nay Pyi Taw Tatkon, Mandalay Division

28. Bhaddanta Paññajota, Pakhan Kyaung, Maha Withutayama Monastery, Dawnabwa Ward, Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay Division

29. Bhaddanta Kumara, KanU Pariyatti Monastery, GaungUbar Ward, Mogok, Mandalay Division

30. Bhaddanta Khemaçara, Saddhamma Wepulla Monastery, Kyidawgon Ward, Meiktila, Mandalay Division

31. Bhaddanta Ñanika, Dhammalinkara Hydropower Pariyatti Monastery, No 1 Thayaaye Ward, Thazi, Mandalay Division

32. Bhaddanta Sasana, Abhayathutayama Monastery, Phettan Ward, Mawlamyine, Mon State

33. Bhaddanta Janeya, Bayme Nyaungwaing Pariyatti Monastery, Theingon Ward, Thaton, Mon State

34. Bhaddanta Janita, Hsukha Pariyatti Monastery, Myoma Ward, Bahan Township , Yangon Division

35. Bhaddanta Ravata, Akyaw Pariyatti Monastery, Ward 3, Hlinethaya Township , Yangon Division

36. Bhaddanta Paññaçara, Phayagyi Monastery, Anawrahta Ward, Okkan, Taikkyi Township , Yangon Division

37. Bhaddanta Kusala, Namuna Sankyaung, Kyaungtawya Shwegyin Monastery, Gyartawya Ward, Bahan Township, Yangon Division

38. Bhaddanta Paññasiri, Aungdhamma Zeyon Monastery, Ywama East Ward, Insein Township , Yangon Division

39. Bhaddanta Jotika, Padan Pariyatti Monastery, Atwin Padan Ward, Hlinethaya Township , Yangon Division

40. Bhaddanta Nandaçariya, Kyaungthit Pariyatti Monastery, Ohbo Ward, Twantay Township , Yangon Division

41. Bhaddanta Iddhalankara, Zeyathukha Monastery, Montlethsaunggon South Ward, Sangyoung Township , Yangon Division

42. Bhaddanta Sujana, Phwintphyoyay Pariyatti Monastery, Ward 88, Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township, Yangon Division

43. Bhaddanta Uttamananda, Sasana Wepulla Bawdigon Monastery, Ward 7, Kalaw, Shan State

44. Bhaddanta Gunobhasa, Zawanayama Monastery, Myakantha Ward, Hsihseng Township , Shan State

45. Bhaddanta Indaçara, Maha Wihara Kyaunggyi Monastery, MyoU Ward, Lankho, Shan State

46. Bhaddanta Vasetha, Seiktathukha Sangyoung Pariyatti Monastery, Ward 5, Namhsan, Shan State

47. Bhaddanta Kovidaçarabhivamsa, Mwaydaw Pariyatti Monastery, West Ward, Mongpan, Shan State

48. Bhaddanta Mahosadha Lankarabhivamsa, Weluwun Pariyatti Monastery, Kyaunggyisu Ward, Taunggyi, Shan State

49. Bhaddanta Pandita, Nammein Pariyatti Monastery, Naungpein Village , Kyaukme Township , Shan State (North)

50. Bhaddanta Koliya, Kanmeinkyaung Pariyatti Monastery, Ward 12, Lashio, Shan State (North)

51. Bhaddanta Sihavamsa, Sasana Wepulla Pariyatti Monastery, Aungmyitta Ward, Namkham, Shan State (North)

52. Bhaddanta Ñanadhaja, Myoma Monastery, Myoma Ward, Mabein, Shan State (North)

53. Bhaddanta Vimalaçinna, Thabyebin Pariyatti Monastery, Taungnilay Village , Myanaung Township , Ayeyawady Division

54. Bhaddanta Tejaniya, TatU Pariyatti Monastery, Wahyachaung Village , Pathein Township , Ayeyawady Division

55. Bhaddanta Kovida, Abbot Training School , Ward 3, Pathein, Ayeyawady Division

56. Bhaddanta Çandasabhabhivamsa, Shwehintha Tawya Monastery, Ward 7, Nyaungdon, Ayeyawady Division

57. Bhaddanta Kavisara, Leya Pariyatti Monastery, Ywathit Ward, Kyangin, Ayeyawady Division

58. Bhaddanta Visuddhañana, Nyaungngu Pariyatti Monastery, Ward 3, Kyaiklat, Ayeyawady Division

59. Bhaddanta Jotikabhivamsa, Sasana Wepulla Monastery, Seikkyisu Village, Maubin Township, Ayeyawady Division Nuns

60. Nun Daw Ummari, Yadana Theinga Ohnmayama Nunnery, Yanmyoaung Ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division

61. Nun Daw Dhammatheri, Maha Ledi Dhammesaka Nunnery, Ledi Ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division

NAY PYI TAW, 4 Jan - To mark the 60th Anniversary Independence Day 2008, the Second Inter-Ministry Marathon Race was held in front of Nay Pyi Taw Myoma Market this morning.

Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint launched the marathon. Marathon runners participated in the open and novice classes from the Nay Pyi Taw Myoma Market to the No 1 Nay Pyi Taw Football Ground through Yanmyo Thantzin road, Aungnan Mingala road, Zabu Kyetthayay road, Yazathingaha road, Yangon-Mandalay road, Taungnyo junction. In the men’s open marathon race, Maung Zaw Zaw Lin of the Ministry of Sports stood first, Maung Soe Naing of the Ministry of Defence second and Maung Myat Hsu Aung of Mandalay Division third. In the women’s open marathon race, Ma Thida Cho of the Ministry of Home Affairs secured the first prize, Ma Yin Yin Htwe of the Ministry of Home Affairs the second prize and Ma Khin Thanda Oo of the Ministry of Commerce the third prize. In the men’s marathon nov-ice race, Maung Wunna Lin of the Ministry of Rail Transportation won the first prize, Maung Kyaw Thiha Tun of the Ministry of Construction the second, and Maung Thè Maung of the Ministry of Sports the third prize.

General Secretary of MOC Director- General U Thaung Htaik of the Sports and Physical Education Department and officials presented prizes to the respective winners.

Likewise, the Inter- Ministry Staff Families Track and Field Contest was held at Nay Pyi Taw Football Ground No 1. Staff families happily participated in the 100-m, 200-m, 400-m, 800-m and 5000-m races and traditional sports events.

NAY PYI TAW, 4 Jan - Union Solidarity and Development Association CEC member Minister for Forestry Brig- Gen Thein Aung and Kayah State Peace and Development Council Chairman Brig-Gen Nyunt Tin on 1 January presented offertories to Pruhso Theravada Buddhist Missionary Nyaungzin Pariyatti Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Saddhma Jotika Dhaja Bhaddanta Nannisara and donated K 1.1 million for construction of a new monastery building.

Next, they met the local people at Pruhso BEHS No 1 and the CEC member donated K 200,000 and exercise books and pencils for the school. Kayah State Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Chairperson Daw Tin Kyi donated iodized salt to the local people.

Afterwards, the CEC member and party donated K 400,000 for the dental clinic of the township hospital. In the afternoon, they visited Htiwawso Village BEMSin Dimawhso Township and made cash donations.

The USDA also donated stationery. Afterwards, the CEC member met USDA members at Kayah State USDA office in Loikaw and explained work programmes and resolutions laid down at the USDA Annual General Meeting. Next, the CEC member and party attended the opening of a new school building of Daw Hsa Hsi BEPS and made cash donations. The building cost K 38.1 million. They also visited Loikaw Industrial Ward- 1, met the industrialists and presented certificates of honour to the outstanding industrialists. Commander Maj- Gen Thaung Aye, CEC member Brig-Gen Thein Aung and the chairman of Kayah State PDC paid homage to Loikaw Shwetaung Pariyatti Sarthintaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Pannasami. Then they inspected Loikaw Industrial Ward-1.

NAY PYI TAW, 4 Jan - Myanmar Sarsodaw Day commemorative book fair, organized by Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association, is being held in Kandawgyi Garden and it is attracting great numbers of visitors including monks. A total of 60 book shops including the book shop of News and Periodicals Enterprise and Sarpay Beikman book shop are opening 101 booths. Books are available 10 to 50 per cent discount. Up to the seventh day, various kinds of books worth K 17,258,300 have been sold.

NAY PYI TAW, 4 Jan - Ministry of Hotels and Tourism held the final matches of December sports activities and prizepresentation ceremonies to mark the 60th Anniversary Independence Day at the Ministry here yesterday morning.

Present on the occasion were Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Soe Naing and wife Daw Tin Tin Latt, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Director- General U Htay Aung of Directorate of Hotels and Tourism, Managing Director U Hla Htay of Myanma Hotel and Tourism Enterprise, officials and stafffamilies.

Final matches of various sports and games and fun fairs were held and the minister and wife, the deputy minister and officials awarded the winners.

NAY PYI TAW, 4 Jan - Friendly golf tournament between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and foreign diplomats to mark the 60th Anniversary Independence Day took place at Nay Pyi Taw golf course this morning.

Among the competitors were Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister U Maung Myint, foreign ambassadors to the Union of Myanmar and their wives, Director- General U Paw Lwin Sein of the Training, Research and Foreign Languages Department and officials. First, the competitors posed for photos and the tournament started.

YANGON, 3 Jan - To mark the 60th Anniversary Independence Day, sports skill contests of the students of Early Childhood Development Centre, organized by Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, took place at the building of MMCWA in South Okkalapa Township this morning.

It was attended by CEC members of the association, the principal and teachers, students and their families and staff. After the contests, CEC members and the principal presented awards to winning students.

Anyein performs entertainment as gesture of honouring 60th Anniversary Independence Day

NAY PYI TAW, 4 Jan - As a gesture of honouring the 60th Anniversary Independence Day, Tint Hla Pay Han Anyein of Fine Art Department (Mandalay Branch) under the Ministry of Culture performed its entertainment at Volleyball Grounds, here, this evening.

The gold-medal winning Myanma traditional orchestra in the 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Art Competition first entertained guests with performances.

Next, members of the Anyein performed various dances and songs, duals or singles. Lead dancers Shaung Hnin Wai Wai and Myint Myint Khine sang songs composed by Culture Soe Tint Lwin. Main dancer Zarni Aung sang a song composed by Thetkkhato Myat Lin (Culture), and comedians Kylama, Lamont, Lapyae and Sarkalay amused audience with their witty jokes and comedy of manners to the audience's delight.