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Maj-Gen Tin
Ngwe attends ceremony to provide warded patients with aid, crutches
YANGON, 28 Feb-Maj-Gen
Tin Ngwe of the Ministry of Defence attended the ceremony to provide warded
patients with aid and crutches held at Defence Services Orthopedic Hospital
(500-bed) in Mingaladon Township here this afternoon.
Also present at
the ceremony were Chairman of Yangon Region Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Tun Than, officials concerned, medical
staff and patients.
On the occasion,
Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe, the commander and officials concerned presented aid to the
patients and 30 pairs of crutches through an official.
Next, Maj-Gen
Tin Ngwe accepted certificates of honour presented by an official.
An official
spoke words of thanks.
Afterwards, Maj-Gen
Tin Ngwe, the commander and officials concerned comforted the patients under
medical treatment.
Ministry of
Mines, Russian company agree to measure amount of gold and related minerals
deposits
NAY PYI TAW, 28
Feb-Geological Survey and Minerals Exploration Department under the Ministry of
Mines and Nobel Gold Limited of Russia signed an agreement on measuring amount
of gold and related minerals deposits in Bhamauk Township of Sagaing Region, at
the Ministry of Mines here this morning.
Present on the
occasion were Minister for Mines U Ohn Myint, Chairman of Myanmar Investment
Commission Minister for Livestock and Fisheries U Maung Maung Thein, MIC
Secretary Deputy Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U
Thurein Zaw, directors-general and managing directors of the Ministry of Mines,
personnel of the MIC and Attorney-General’s Office, President Mr Grigory
Gurevich of Nobel Gold Limited and members of the board of directors and guests.
Minister for
Mines U Ohn Myint delivered an opening address. Director-General Dr Ye Myint Swe
of Geological Survey and Minerals Exploration Department elaborated on drilling
and production works.
Next, the
president of Nobel Gold Ltd spoke words of thanks. The director-general and the
president of Nobel Gold Ltd signed the agreement and exchanged documents.
Minister U Ohn Myint gave the President of Nobel Gold Ltd minerals survey permit
of the ministry and Minister U Maung Maung Thein minerals survey permit of the
MIC.
Industry-1
Minister addresses course opening ceremony
NAY PYI TAW, 28
Feb-Minister for Industry- 1 U Aung Thaung addressed the opening ceremony of
Computer Office Application Refresher Course for Officers No (1/2011) and
Computer Office Application Basic Course No (1/2011) at the ministry here this
morning.
The minister
urged the staff to relish their own talents constantly to be able to do their
duties more smartly and to apply what they learnt in the course in real-life
jobsite.
The courses are
being attended by 59 trainees.
A&I
Minister inspects Lawka Nanda River Water Pumping Station
NAY PYI TAW, 28
Feb - Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Htay Oo on 26 February inspected
Lawka Nanda River Water Pumping Station project in NyaungU Township of NyaungU
District in Mandalay Region.
Assistant
Director U Maung Maung Lwin of Water Resources Utilization Department submitted
report to the minister and Deputy Director-General U Kyaw Min Oo made a
supplementary report.
The minister
stressed the need to grow economically profitable crops with less water
necessity.
He also viewed
water flow of Ayeyawady River, running water pumps, water outlet canal and
Farmer U Aung Min's groundnut and sunflower plantations which are irrigated by
the station.
Special
Refresher Course No.18 for Faculty Members opens
YANGON, 28
Feb-The opening of Special Refresher Course No.18 for Faculty Members took place
at Yadanatheinga hall of Central Institute of Civil Service (Phaunggyi) in Helgu
Township, Yangon Region at 9 am today. On behalf of Chairman of Myanmar
Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Thiha
Thura U Tin Aung Myint Oo, Member of the Civil Service Selection and Training
Board U Soe Oo delivered an opening address.
It was also
attended by CSSTB Member U Win Aung, Judge of Supreme Court U Khin Myint,
departmental heads, rectors from universities and colleges, rector of CICS (Phaunggyi),
pro-rector, deans, heads and trainees.
In his speech, U
Soe Oo said that the country is being transformed into a peaceful, modern,
discipline-flourishing democratic one with the strength of the government,
people and Tatmadaw, which is aspired by the people.
Thanks to
development momentum, improvement of the state’s economic and social
infrastructures and consolidation among national races, processes could be
implemented to hit the target of democracy.
Now, Pyithu
Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw and Pyihtaungsu Hluttaw sessions are being held in Nay
Pyi Taw, which is the sixth step of the Seven-Step Road Map. At the same time,
Region and State Hluttaws meetings are also taking place systematically at their
respective places.
Representatives
fully attended at the Hluttaw Meetings. The meetings see carrying out election
and approval of executive, legislature and judiciary sectors in a democratic
way. According to the Seven-Step Road Map, building a modern, developed
democratic nation will be carried out with new government and authorities
concerned to be formed by the Hluttaw.
In order to
serve the interest of people, the government is building up basic
infrastructures and good atmosphere in economic, communication, social, health
and education sectors while making new executive, legislature and judiciary
pillars effective. At the same time, the long-term development of these good
conditions is being carried out.
The government,
like other global nations, is striving for keeping abreast of the world
countries for perpetuation of the Union handed down by the ancestry. The
government is working hard for the country to stand tall as an independent and
sovereign one in global community.
At this time,
the national outlook, the love to motherland and the Union Spirit are needed to
be well-rooted in the nation in parallel with the industrial technology and
substantial economy.
Improving
national spirit and talent through enhanced national education quality, the
teachers will have to bring about perpetuation of the independence and
sovereignty of the nation, prolonged existence of the Union.
In conclusion,
it is needed for trainees to make strenuous efforts for achieving objectives of
higher education sector of 30-year long-term National Education Promotion Plan
with national outlook, belief and attitude; and to learn with enthusiasm along
the course of course to be able to shoulder national higher education duties for
building the future nation knowing the depth of their greatness.
The four-week
course is being attended by 351 teachers from universities and degree colleges
in States and Regions of lower Myanmar.
Eight
injured in Insein Township blast
NAY PYI TAW, 28
Feb- An explosion occured beside Ei Shwe Sin Store between Building (1) and
Building (2) of Aung Zeya Housing Estate in Kannar Alei Ward, Insein Township,
Yangon Region, at about 7.10 pm yesterday.
At the scene, a
suspect Zaw Min Than, 26, son of U Han Oo, was found with the left foot severely
damaged, the right calf seriously injured, and fingers seriously damaged.
He was sent to
Insein General Hospital.
While searching
building No.4, Room (502) Aung Zeya Housing Estate where the suspect resides,
officials concerned seized an improvised bomb made of a detonator, four cells, a
watch and TNT block with five inches in length, three inches in width and three
inches in height packed with yellow paper; and six detonators, two coils of old
wire and four cells in a paper box.
Due to the
blast, eight innocent people got injured. The victims are: Zaw Min Than, 26, son
of U Han Oo (Building N0.4, Room 502, Aung Zeya Housing Estate, Insein
Township)with the left foot severely damaged, the right calf seriously injured,
and fingers seriously damaged (in critical condition); Tun Tun, 21, son of U Saw
Shwe, (Ma- 199, Padamyar road, in Kannar Anauk Ward, Insein Township) with
slight injuries in the back of head and thigh (in stable condition), Ma Thin
Thin, 25, daughter of U Win Hlaing (Padamyar road, in Kannar Anauk Ward, Insein
Township) with the lost of hearing and injurie in left small finger (in stable
condition), Ma Nyein Nyein Tun, 3, daughter of U Min Min Tun (Ma/96, Khamar
road, Kannar Alei Ward, Insein Township) with injuries in the head and right
calf (in stable condition) Zaw Min Htaik, 13, son of U Min Min Tun, (Ma/96,
Khamar road, Kannar Alei Ward, Insein Township) with pain in head, injuries in
abdomen and calf in stable condition; Tint Lwin Oo, 27, son of U Khin Nyunt
(Ma/92, Danatheidi road, Kannar Anauk Ward, Insein Township) with injuries in
left head and thigh (in stable condition); Kaythi Myo Kyaw, 22, daughter of U
Kyaw Myint (Building,
Room-003, ground floor, Aung Zeya Housing Estate, Kannar Anauk Ward, Insein
Township) with injuries in right thigh and left eye brow (in stable condition);
and Ma Wai Pa Pa Swe, 31, daughter of U Myint Swe (Ma/92, Danatheidi road,
Kannar Anauk Ward, Insein Township) with injuries in left calf and ears (in
stable condition).
The victims are
now under treatment at Insein General Hospital, official concerned are providing
necessary assistances to them. Officials concerned are now making investigation
into the incident. Insurgents at home and abroad are always trying to commit
destructive acts in order to disrupt peace and stability and cause public panic.
Authorities
concerned have reminded the general public to be aware of the danger of
destructionists and to come forward with information as quickly as possible if
they become suspicious of somebody or something in their surroundings.
Hospitality
Management Course at SRHMA in March
YANGON, 28 Feb-
Star Resources Hospitality Management Academy has arranged to open in the second
week of March a new International Hospitality Management Course for those
willing to work in hotels and restaurants at home and abroad, and run own
private hotel, restaurant and coffee shop.
The experienced
lecturers nurture trainee leadership & people management, human resources
management, sale & marketing management, front office management, food &
beverage management, housekeeping management subjects through the course guide
line recommended by HND-BETEC (UK) and Institute of AH & LA (USA).
Shwedaung
Township Association (Yangon) to hold general meeting
YANGON, 28 Feb-
Shwedaung Township Association (Yangon) has arranged to hold its annual general
meeting and awarding ceremony at Gano Excel Hall, Room 3- 4 (2nd), Theingyi
Market (C-Complex) in Pabedan Township here at 8.30 am of 6 March (Sunday).
Association
members and the locals have been invited to be present in the event where to
honour offspring who passed the matriculation exam of last academic year with
flying colour, who with publications are to report to U Ye Hla Myint (09-
49204888), U Ye Myint (09- 73038920) or U Tin Htay Oo (09-5035853).
MSI to
organize no-profit education tour
YANGON, 28 Feb -
Myanmar Search International (MSI) will embark non-profit Webster Education Tour
Package Program in March, jointly with Webster University Thailand Campus (WUTC).
It is a chance
to observe Bangkok Academic Centre and Cha-am and Hua-Hin Campuses which are
teaching WUTC’s programmes.
Each two persons
from 30 families will be selected to travel the package tour.
Applications
will be submitted at MSI Office starting on 1 March and not later than 14 March.
For more
information, one may contact the office at No. 234, Second Floor (Right),
Shwebontha Centre Street, Pabedan Township (Ph: 01250929, 01389915).
Talks on
traffic rules, trafficking in person given
NAY PYI TAW, 28
Feb - Bago Region Traffic Rules Enforcement Committee organized an educative
talk on traffic rules and trafficking in persons at Pyay Technological
University on 21 February.
Chief of Bago
Region Police Force Ye Thiha San Lwin, Head of Bago Region Road Administration
Deaprtment, Pyay District Chairman U Kyaw Kyaw Tun, Rector of Pyay Technological
University Dr Kay Thi Lwin, students and teachers were present at the talks.
The rector made
an opening speech and officials gave talks on traffic rules and human
trafficking. Pamphlets were distributed at the event.
Myanmar-Austrian
Entrepreneurs to meet on 17 March
YANGON, 28 Feb-
General Secretary of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and
Industry Dr Maung Maung Lay received Commercial Counsellor Mr Gerhard Schlattl
from the Austrian Embassy in Thailand at the federation here on 22 February
morning.
It was learnt
that there would be a discussion between 30-Austrian entrepreneur delegation and
Myanmar entrepreneurs on mutual cooperation of investment on 17 March.
Those interested
may contact UMFCCI (Ph: 214344-49).
