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| Saturday, 1 March 2008 | THE MYANMAR TIMES |
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win looks into regional development
of
Nay Pyi Taw, 29 Feb - Member of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Kyaw Win of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of
Shan State (North) PDC Commander of North-East Command Maj-Gen Aung Than Htut
and officials, viewed condition of Tangyan-Mongyai junction yesterday morning.
Superintending Engineer U Win Naing reported on laying of gravel
on 12-mile section of 29 miles and four furlongs long
After hearing the report, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win gave necessary
instructions.
They attended the launching ceremony of the tubewell in
The commander and leader of local national race group U Sao Lwe
Moung cut the ribbon to launch the tubewell. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win unveiled the
signboard of the new tubewell and opened the taps together with the commander
and U Sao Lwe Moung.
At the hall of the local national race group, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win met
U Sao Lwe Moung and party and urged them to strive for achieving success in
regional development tasks and the targeted plans. Next, he presented gifts to U
Sao Lwe Moung.
U Sao Lwe Moung also presented Shan traditional turbans to Lt-Gen
Kyaw Win and the commander.
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspected
Later, he looked into
Radio
play on 2 March to hail Armed Forces Day
Yangon, 29 Feb - As a gesture of hailing the 63rd Anniversary
Armed Forces Day, the radio play entitled Love as the Sun, loving-kindness as
the moon? will be broadcast at 7.15 pm on 2 March (Sunday).
Actor Moe Yan Zun, Singer May Yu Maw and staff of Myanma Radio
and Television participated in the play. Manuscript of the play was written by
Thabyay Nu.
Lt-Gen
Aung Htwe attends opening of 16th Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) Military
Band Competition
Nay Pyi Taw, 29 Feb - A ceremony to open the 16th Defence
Services (Army, Navy and Air) Military Band Competition to mark the 63rd
Anniversary Armed Forces Day was held at the parade ground, here, this morning,
with an address by Chairman of the Leading Committee for Observance of the 63rd
Anniversary Armed Forces Day Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Aung Htwe.
Also present on the occasion were Chairman of the Management
Committee for Observance of the 63rd Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commander of
Nay Pyi Taw Command Maj-Gen Wai Lwin, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for
the 16th Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) Military Band Competition
Vice-Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Hla Shwe, senior military officers of the Ministry
of Defence, the parade commander and column commanders who will participate in
the 63rd Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade, members of the organizing
committee and subcommittees, members of the panel of judges, contesting military
bands and guests.
First, the military bands led by the parade adjutant took the
designated positions.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe on the dais took the salute of the military
bands and saluted the State Flag. They also paid tribute to the fallen
Tatmadawmen. Afterwards, members of the bands recited four oaths.
Next, Chairman of the Leading Committee Lt-Gen Aung Htwe
delivered an address.
After taking the salute of the military bands, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe
left the dais.
The State Military Band demonstrated the skills. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe
presented cash rewards to the band.
Garden
packed with holiday-makers
Nay Pyi Taw, 29 Feb - Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee opened
the
The
The garden is being kept open from 8 am to 7 pm daily free of
charge for the people and staff families. Therefore, the people residing in Nay
Pyi Taw and staff families take relaxation at the garden. Especially, the garden
is packed with holiday-makers on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Transport
Minister meets Korean guests
Nay Pyi Taw, 29 Feb- Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Thein Swe met
with Korean delegation led by President Mr Lee Byoung Hwa of International
Agricultural Develop-ment Institute(IADI) from the Republic of Korea and
President (CTO) Mr Lee Sung Min of Saman Corporation at his office here
yesterday morning.
Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister Col Nyan Tun
Aung, departmental heads and officials concerned. At the meeting, they discussed
bilateral cooperation on flight services and ports between
USDA
members donate blood in Kachin State
Nay Pyi Taw, 29 Feb - Hailing the 63rd Anniversary Armed Forces
Day, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association made blood
donation at
Patron of Kachin State USDA Chairman of Kachin State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Northern Command Maj-Gen Ohn Myint and USDA
Secretariat Member Minister for Com-munications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen
Thein Zaw viewed the blood donation and presented gifts to the blood donors.
The minister paid homage to Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Abhidaja
Maha Ratthaguru Bhaddanta Silavamsa Wuntho Monastery in Myitkyina and donated
offertories to the Sayadaw.
Later, the minister met departmental staff and members of social
organizations and townelders at
Progress
of
Nay Pyi Taw, 29 Feb - Public Works of the Ministry of
Construction is building
On 26 February, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun
inspected progress of the construction task. Engineer in-charge Daw Thein Nu
reported on adjustment between the main cable and the suspension cables and work
to be done. After hearing the reports, the minister gave instructions.
At mile post 11/4, the minister viewed tarmarking of the road
section on
Meeting
on production of quality traditional medicine held
Nay Pyi Taw, 29 Feb - Jointly organized by Traditional Medicine
Department and Traditional Medicine Council, Advocacy Meeting on Production of
Quality Assured Traditional Medicine Drug was held at
The meeting was opened with an address by Deputy Minister for
Health Dr Paing Soe. Director-General of Medical Research Department (
Dr Khin Maung Lwin of Fame traditional medicine production and U
Bo Gyi of Yokepyo traditional medicine production discussed matters related to
good manufacturing pracitice and current situation in traditional medicine
production.
Participants of the meeting also took part in the discussion and
the meeting ended with concluding remarks by the director-general of the
Traditional Medicine Department.
UMFCCI
General Secretary receives Japanese guests
Yangon, 29 Feb - General Secretary U Sein Win Hlaing of the Union
of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Joint-Secretary-1
Dr Maung Maung Lay and members of the Educational Working Committee of the
UMFCCI received Professor Mr Sherman Abe of Hitotusubashi University of the
Young Leaders' Programme (YLP) of Japan accompanied by First Secretary of the
Japanese Embassy to Myanmar Ms Satoko Toku at the federation office, here, on 26
February afternoon.
They cordially discussed matters related to the Young Leaders'
Programme, Business Management Course and special scholarship, and opportunities
of cooperation in education sector between the two countries.
Hlawga
Garden opens on Peasant Day
Yangon, 29 Feb -
Regular opening hours of the garden are from 8 am to 4 pm daily.
Tenders
invited to offer gold foils to Shwezigon Pagoda
Course
for Theravada Buddhist missionaries concludes
Yangon, 29 Feb-Training Course No 18 for Theravada Buddhist
missionary monks and Basic Training Course No 10 on health care through
traditional medicines organized by Department for Promotion and Propagation of
the Sasana concluded at
First, the con-gregation received the Five Precepts from
Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Presiding Sayadaw of
Dhammikarama Kyaikpi Monastery of Yankin Township Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha
Saddhammajotika Dhaja Bhaddanta Gunosana and Chairman of Theravada Buddhist
Missionary Ovadacariya Society Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru Bhaddanta
Kundalabhivamsa gave Ovadakatha.
Next Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung
supplicated on religious affairs and presented offertories to members of the
Sangha.
After that, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kundalabhi-vamsa presented
completion certificates to trainee monks.
Later, Dr Myint Kyi, Pro-rector (Admin) of
The course was attended by 23 members of the Sangha.
After the cere-mony, well-wishers presented traditional medicines
and offertories to the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha.
MRCS
holds 62nd Central Council meeting
Nay Pyi Taw, 29 Feb-The Sixty-second Central Council meeting of
Myanmar Red Cross Society was held at the Ministry of Health, here this morning.
On behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo
gave an opening speech and chairman of MRCS Dr Tha Hla Shwe also spoke on the
occasion.
Executive Director of MRCS U Khin Maung Hla reported on
implementation of the tasks regarding the resolutions passed at the 61st meeting
and presented the report to be submitted to the 62nd central council meeting.
The executive members of MRCS, the chairman of State/Division Red Cross
Supervisory Committee, heads of State/Division Health Departments and heads of
state/division police forces reported on implementation of the tasks in
respective sectors. Later, Chairman of MRCS Dr Tha Hla Shwe made a concluding
remark.
New
Daewoo brand electronics introduced
Managing-Director U Kyaw Kyaw Hlaing extended greetings and
member of the Board of Directors U Zaw Weik elaborated upon the new Daewoo brand
electronics and service guarantee.
The engineers and the sales staff demonstrated Side by Side
refrigerators. R-600 gas, which is environmentally-friendly is employed for the
refrigerators.
The refrigerators are widely used all over the world.
Purchasers may contact OK Myanmar Co Ltd, head office No 163 on
Bo Aung Kyaw Street, Ph- 377627, 392986, 392997 and sale centres of the company,
Daewoo Showroom No 175 on Bo Aung Kyaw Street, Ph-256947, HQ I Showroom No 124
on Maha Bandoola Park Street, Ph-376997, HQ II Showroom No 201/203 on Pansodan
Street Ph-241077, Nay Pyi Taw Showroom No 156 in Thiri Mingalar Modern Market,
Ph-067-420813, Mandalay Daewoo Showroom No 135 on 84th Street between 30th and
31st Streets, Ph 02-31582. Those interested in the items may contact OK Myanmar
Service at the corner of
Collection
of articles by U Than Tun (Shwebo) in circulation
The book entitled Beautiful Myanmar and other articles includes
38 colourful articles which were covered in Do Kyeywa Journal and is available
at Offices of Information and Public Relations Department in states, districts
and townships and at the book shop of Sarpay Beikman in
The book is published with the aim of flourishing patriotic
spirit and national spirit and disseminating general knowledge among the people.
Fire
breaks out in Chanaye Thazan Township, Mandalay
Yangon, 29 Feb-A fire broke out at a boarding house between
Soon after the fire started, altogether 32 fire engines with 300
firemen arrived at the scene and tried to extinguish the fire which was put
under control at 10.15 am.
The fire which started from the burning of a voltage regulator
engulfed four buildings and injured two members of auxiliary fire brigade. The
injured were admitted to
Military
Band Competition starts
Nay Pyi Taw, 29 Feb - The 16th Defence Services (Army, Navy and
Air) Military Band Competition to mark the 63rd Anniversary Armed Forces Day
2008 commenced at the parade ground (Thittat), here, at 5 pm today.
Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Competition Vice
Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Hla Shwe, senior military officers of the Ministry of
Defence, members of the panel of judges, servicemen and military bands were
present.
The military band representing Yangon Command, the military band
company No 1 representing North-East Command and the military band representing
No 44 Light Infantry Division took part in the competition.
The Military Band Competition continues tomorrow.
Rumour
about deaths of three students in Yadanabon Market fire untrue
Yangon, 29 Feb - Foreign broadcasting stations and the Internet
spread rumour among the civilians of Mandalay that two female students and one
male student died after they had been stranded in an elevator in the fire that
started at Shop No 261, ground floor of Yadanabon Market in Chanayethazan
Township at 8.15 am on 25-2-2008. However, according to the investigation of
authorities concerned, there were only two elevators in the market: one was used
by Yadanabon Cyber and the other by Relax Restaurant. As soon as the fire
started, the staff checked the elevators and kept them locked. On the morning of
26-2-2008 after the fire had been extinguished completely, the officials
concerned of Mandalay City Development Committee and security officials checked
the elevators but found no deaths. Authorities concerned are still conducting a
thorough check. The Township Health Department gave treatment to the injured
people by opening a temporary clinic to the north of Yadanabon Market and
transferred 21 to
Rico
brand new products introduced
At the ceremony, Managing Director of Grand Wynn Enterprises Ltd
U Hla Win made a welcoming speech and Admin Manager of Lolane Complex Daw Aye
Aye Tha Tun introduced RICO CURL BOOSTER hair cream & RICO body shampoo for
men and women, a new comestics product produced by Grand Wynn Enterprises Ltd.
Afterwards, res-ponsible personnel of the company presented
prizes to sales agents who could promote the sales figure of Lolane comestics
product in 2007 and Lolane professional hair technician and models of Talent
& Model Agency demonstrated use of Lolane Aroma Colour & Daily Hair Oil.
Next, responsible personnel of the company picked up lucky draws
for regular customers of Lolane comestics products, sales agents and guests.
RICO CURL BOOSTER hair cream and RICO body shampoo were sold at a
discount at the ceremony.
Grand Wynn Enterprises Ltd produces and distributes high quality
comestics products under Lolane and Rico & Rina brand. Those wishing to
distribute the products may contact Grand Wynn Enterprises Ltd No 40,67th
Workshop
on Epson System Integrator held
Yangon, 29 Feb- The Workshop on Epson System Integrator,
organized by Client Focus Technology Group Co Ltd, was held at the meeting room
of Parkroyal Hotel on Alanpya Pagoda Road in Dagon Township here at 9.30 am
today. Responsible persons of software companies and guests attended the
workshop.
Managing Director Mr Francis Au Seng Huat of Client Focus
Technology Group Co Ltd extended greetings. In-charge of Presales Department Mr
Singh of Epson
Programmers of
For further informa-tion, may contact Epson Sales Centre at No
130,
Ph-249344, 249345, 249364,374110 and 391409.
