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- State Peace and Development Council Vice-Chairman receives Ambassador of India
- Daw Kyaing Kyaing offers Kathina robes to Sayadaws at Taunggyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik
- Special Refresher Course No 8 for Basic Education Teachers opens
- Secretary-1 attends opening of multimedia teaching centre in Thedaw-Wundwin, inspects industrial zone in Sagaing
- Secretary-1 inspects carving of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
- Secretary-1 offers Waso robes and cash donations to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Uttamarambha of Thailand
- Secretary-2 inspects Pazundaung Locomotive Engine Factory
- Work coordinated to offer Shwethingan to Sandawkyo Bwedawya Alanpya Pagoda
- Kathina robes of King of Thailand offered to members of Sangha of Maha Visuddhayon Taikthit in Mandalay
- Minister receives Japanese guests, Ambassador of France
- SPORTS NEWS
- Drug traffickers get punishments
(1) State Peace and Development Council Vice-Chairman receives Ambassador of IndiaYANGON, 6 Nov-Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye received Ambassador of India to Myanmar Mr Shyam Saran at the guest house of Ministry of Defence at 9 am today. Also present at the call were Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Director of the State Peace and Development Council Office Lt-Col Pe Nyein, Director-General of Protocol Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thura U Aung Theta and Director-General of Political Department U Nyunt Maung Shein.
(2) Daw Kyaing Kyaing offers Kathina robes to Sayadaws at Taunggyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik
YANGON, 6 Nov - The 37th Kathina robes offering ceremony of Taunggyi Pari-yatti Sarthintaik was held at the Sarthintaik in Bahan Township this morning. Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe's wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing offered Kathina robes and alms to Sayadaws.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Presiding Sayadaw of Taunggyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Uttama, Presiding Sayadaw of Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha Maha Kammathanacariya Bhaddanta Vicarinda and members of the Sangha.
Also present were Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye's wife Daw Mya Mya San, Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo's wife Daw Khin Than Nwe, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint's wife Daw Khin Cho Oo, officials, committee members, heads of department and their wives and guests.
The ceremony was opened with the three-time recitation of namo tassa. The congregation received the Five Precepts from the Presiding Sayadaw of Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha. Then the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited parittas.
Next, Daw Kyaing Kyaing offered Kathina robe and alms to the Presiding Sayadaw of Taunggyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik. Daw Kying Kyaing and Daw Mya Mya San performed the ritual of golden and silver showers to make the successful completion of the ceremony.
(3) Special Refresher Course No 8 for Basic Education Teachers opens
YANGON, 6 Nov- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party, accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win, left Mandalay for PyinOo-Lwin by Tatmadaw helicopter on 5 November afternoon and arrived at Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin, Mandalay Division, at 2 p.m.
A ceremony to open the Special Refresher Course No 8 for Basic Education Teachers was held at Yadana Hall of the institute in PyinOo-Lwin at 2.10 p.m., with an opening address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present on the occasion were member of the Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win, ministers, the chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, division, district and township authorities, departmental personnel, Rector of the institute (Upper Myanmar) Col Aung Hsan Win, pro-rectors, officials and trainee teachers.
First, the Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee the Secretary-1 delivered an address. The Secretary-1 said the entire national people are now making joint efforts with the national resolution to enable the Union of Myanmar to catch up with the world nations and to perpetually and firmly stand as a peaceful, stable, modern and developed nation in the future which is the goal of the entire nation.
As the nation is free from all evil legacy left by the colonialists, mutual understanding, sympathy, amity, magnanimity and cooperation among the national people are flourishing; it can be seen that it is the good time for the nation to make progress in keeping with the velocity of the global development. It must be also remembered forever that the entire Myanmar people have unitedly overcome various difficulties and disturbances in the course of ten years with undaunting zeal and perseverance in the hope of good times.
It can be witnessed that due to the self-reliant efforts of the entire people, over 100 dams capable of irrigating acres of fields in millions, new Union highways criss-crossing the entire nation and major bridges spanning large rivers have emerged in the nation, which was once poor in all economic infrastructures.
In the economic sector, owing to the encouragement of the government, enterprises owned by the national people which can shape the nation's economy, have emerged and are actively taking part in all the nation-building sectors. In the international front, Myanmar is actively working together with the global community, especially with the ASEAN member nations and neighbours for peace, stability and development of the world, to enable all nations to equally enjoy the results of the developments of the science and technological sectors, to bridge a gap among all nations, rich or poor and small or big, and to take part in the task for global security and progress on equal terms. Moreover, to keep patriotic forces alive in perpetuity and to fulfil requirements for forces of new generations, measures designed for development of efficient human resources, are being taken. Out of these, measures designed to turn out patriotic intellectuals and intelligentsia who are able to build the nation anew and who have a clear national outlook, are given priority and are being taken in the education sector.
Radical reforms have been carried out in the education sector today, and it can be seen that efforts are being exerted for the emergence of an education system which contributes effectively to the interests of the State and the people and which also brings about national interests in the international changing situations. The most outstanding success of the education sector of today is the active participation not only of governmental departments but also of social organizations, national economic forces, parents and well-wishers in promoting the education standard of student youths and implementing national education promotion programmes. If the objective condition of today is assessed, it will be found that the nation is free from evil legacy left by colonialists in the past, national unity and solidarity is flourishing and various national forces are cooperating unitedly in striving for development of the nation, and it can also be seen that the nation is on the correct national path of unity and development.
Although the Union of Myanmar has managed to free herself from the shadow of evil legacy left by colonialists in the past and has been walking on the correct national path, continued efforts need to be made to enable the nation to take firmer, greater and quicker strides. Although basic infrastructures required for national development such as roads, bridges, dams, embankments, electric power and communications have been built successfully in ten years' time, many remains to be done. Similarly, continuous efforts are to be made to further strengthen national unity and solidarity, to further promote mutual understanding and friendship among national brethren and to perpetuate the Union. All the citizens need to understand and accept the fact that today is the time for national struggle, which is of great importance and profound and delicate, to ensure development of the State and perpetuation of independence and sovereignty. In so short a time, all the national people, joining hands with one another, have striven for stability and development of the nation with great perseverance and diligence and with a total disregard for personal interests.
Therefore, they need to make continued efforts to keep these good results in perpetuity. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 cordially conversed with the trainee teachers. Altogether 1,002 trainee teachers of states and divisions are attending the five-week course.
(4) Secretary-1 attends opening of multimedia teaching centre in Thedaw-Wundwin, inspects industrial zone in Sagaing
YANGON, 6 Nov-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party, accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win, left the Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin this afternoon by helicopter and arrived at Wundwin at 3.20 p.m.
A ceremony to open the multimedia teaching centre was held at Basic Education High School in Thedaw-Wundwin today, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. Also present were members of the Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint ,Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win, ministers, deputy ministers, senior military officers, wellwishers, the director-general of No 2 Basic Education Department and officials, members of school board of trustees, members of Parent-Teacher Association, Headmaster U Kyaw Khin, teachers and students. Headmaster U Kyaw Khin and Chairman of school board of trustees U Thein Nyunt formally opened the centre.
Next, the Secretary-1 unveiled the signboard of the centre. The Secretary-1 and party inspected computer skill and computer aided instruction room, audio room, audio visual room, printed media reading corner, art studio, domestic science room, prayer hall and music room and skill demonstration of the students.
Headmaster U Kyaw Khin reported on efforts for opening of multimedia teaching centre in cooperation with local authorities, school board of trustees, PTA and well-wishers. Member o school board of trustees also reported on endeavours for opening of the centre.
The Secretary-1 expressed thanks for local authorities, school board of trustees, PTA and well-wishers that provided assistance to open the centre and his pleasure to see the students who are learning at the centre. The Secretary-1 presented teaching aids to the Headmaster U Kyaw Khin.
Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr Mya Oo inspected Wundwin Township People's Hospital. In Mandalay, the Secretary-1 and party visited Daw May Shin, a famous actress of the olden day Myanmar movies, at her house on Mya Sanda Street, Aungdawmu Wunkyin Ward, Chanaythazan Township. They asked after her health.
This morning, the Secretary-1 and party together with Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint they left Mandalay for Sagaing. Accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win, they inspected factory projects of Honpan Group Company Limited at Sagaing Industrial Zone.
At the administration office of the company, they viewed the samples of the products of the company. Director of the company U Li Myint explained farming and running of textile, wire, gas match and farm machinery factories of the company, marketing and export strategies.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected the textile factory, the gas match factory and the broom factory. At Thidagu World Buddhist University on Sagaing Hill, they paid obeisance to Buddha images. They then paid respects to Chancellor of the University Maha Dhammahtika Bahujanahitadhara Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Thidagu Sayadaw Ashinanissara.
They also presented offertories to him. The Sayadaw explained matters on building the University. After visiting the University, the Secretary-1 and party visited Hanthagiri Pariyatti Sarthintaik and paid respects to Chairman of Division Sangha Nayaka Committee Shwekyin Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhammajitokadhaja Maha Gandavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Nandavamsa. They also presented offertories to the Sayadaw and cash donations for the Sarthintaik. They arrived back here in the evening.
(5) Secretary-1 inspects carving of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
YANGON, 6 Nov - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko and officials, arrived on Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township this evening. They were welcomed there by Joint Secretary of the Committee for All-round Construction of Mindhamma Hill Cmdr Khin Maung Oo (Navy), stone sculptor U Taw Taw, Myanma handicraft technician U Ohn Tin and officials. The Secretary-1 paid homage to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image. Then, the Secretary-1 inspected progress of carving work and machinery and tools, and gave instructions. The Secretary-1 also inspected the ornamental woodwork to be installed at the eastern archway of Gandhakuti Kyaungdawgyi, and left instructions.
(6) Secretary-1 offers Waso robes and cash donations to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Uttamarambha of Thailand
YANGON, 6 Nov - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt offered Waso robes and cash donations to Sayadaw Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Uttamarambha of Wiwaikayama Sarthintaik of Thailand, who arrived here at the invitation of the Secretary-1, at Tatmadaw Dhammayon this evening.
Also present on the occasion were Sayadaws led by Vice-Chairmen of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Panindabhivamsa and Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sirindabhivamsa and Sayadaw Bhaddanta Uttamarambha, ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, nuns, donors and disciples of the Sayadaw. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sirindabhivamsa administered the Five Precepts. The Sayadaws then recited parittas. The Secretary-1 presented robes to Patron Sayadaw Bhaddanta Varinda of Aungtheikdimon Monastery of South Okkalapa, who accepted the donations on behalf of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Uttamarambha.
The Secretary-1 and party then presented offertories to the Sayadaws. The disciples of the Sayadaw presented K 1.5 million for all-round development task of the Shwedagon Pagoda, K 1 million for all-round development of Mindhamma Hill where Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image is being placed, K 100,000 to Aungtheikdimon Monastery. Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt accepted the donations. The congregation shared the merits gained. Together with the Secretary-1 and party, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ottamarambha paid obeisance to Shwedagon Pagoda. The Secretary-1 offered the Shwethingan donated by the Sayadaw to a Buddha image at the Aryonkhan Tazaung of the southern archway. He then handed over K 1.5 million donated by the disciples of the Sayadaw to members of the pagoda Board of Trustees.
(7) Secretary-2 inspects Pazundaung Locomotive Engine Factory
YANGON, 6 Nov-Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo arrived at Locomotive Engine Factory of Myanma Railways in Pazundaung Township this evening and inspected the assembling of rail-bus engines. Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, together with Chief of Staff (Navy) Capt Soe Thein, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe and responsible officials, inspected the assembling of rail-bus engines. Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation Thura U Thaung Lwin and officials conducted them around the factory. Adviser at the Ministry of Rail Transportation U Khin Maung Thwin Oo reported on the manufacturing of rail-bus engines, maintenance of vehicles and production of briquettes. The Secretary-2 gave necessary instructions and spoke words of encouragement to the officials.
(8) Work coordinated to offer Shwethingan to Sandawkyo Bwedawya Alanpya Pagoda
YANGON, 6 Nov - A coordination meeting on the offering of Shwethingan to Sandawkyo Bwedawya Alanpya Pagoda on Alanpya Pagoda Road in Dagon Township and all-round renovation of the pagoda was held at the prayer hall of the pagoda this afternoon, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Also present were Chief of Staff (Navy) Captain Soe Thein, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe and senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and department, wellwishers and guests.
The Secretary-2 said that the pagoda was gilded in 1988. Shwethingan was offered to the pagoda for over ten years, so arrangements have been made to gild the pagoda again. Renovation of Seinphudaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and the pagoda will be carried out.
The Secretary-2 urged those present to contribute to the meeting. Commandant of Camp Commandant's Office of the Ministry of Defence Brig-Gen Hla Aung Thein reported on the present condition of Seinphudaw, Hngetmyatna-daw, tiers of Shwehtidaw and bells, renovation work to be carried out, arrangements for offering Shwethingan to the pagoda, the formation of work committees for all-round renovation of the pagoda and the setting up of the trust fund. Managing Director of Myanma Gems Enterprise U Khin Oo reported on assistance to be given for renovation of Seinphudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the Secretary-2. U Nay Win Tun of PaO Nationalities League, donated K 1.5 million to the trust fund of all-round renovation of the pagoda, through the Secretary-2.
Kathina robes of King of Thailand offered to members of Sangha of Maha Visuddhayon Taikthit in Mandalay
Yangon, 6 Nov- Kathina robes offering of the King of Thailand to members of the Sangha in Maha Visuddhayon Taikthit in Maha Aungmye Township in Mandalay took place this morning. Present were 632 members of the Sangha led by State Ovadacariya Maha Visuddhayon Taikthit Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru Bhaddanta Aggiya, Chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Director-General of Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana U Sann Lwin, Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Thein Myint, leader of Thai delegation Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Mr Vilaron Konparizochalar, Ambassador of Thailand and embassy staff and local people.
The congregation received the Five Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Aggiya. Members of the Sangha then recited parittas. The leader of Thai delegation presented K 1.7 million for Kathina robes, the Ambassador of Thailand 200,000 bahts and Thai residents in Myanmar K 60,000, 1,000 bahts and 100 US dollar to Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Aggiya delivered a sermon and, followed by sharing of merits.
Minister inspects cleft lip and cleft palate operation
YANGON, 6 Nov-Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, accompanied by Director-General Dr Wan Maung of Health Department, inspected cleft lip and cleft palate operation being performed at Yangon General Hospital on Bogyoke Aung San Street under the surgical exchange programme and cooperation programme between Myanmar and American surgeons this morning.
According to this cooperation programme, a 15-member team led by Professor Dr U Khin Maung Lwin of Plastic Surgery Department of YGH and a 11-member team led by Professor Dr Granger Wong of Interplant (USA) have been performing cleft lip and cleft palate operations under the leadership of Director-General Dr Wan Maung and under the close supervision of Medical Superintendent Dr Teik Wan since 31 October. Altogether 45 patients have been given treatment up to 3 November. A total of 100 patients will be able to be operated till 9 November. Interplant has been performing operations on cleft lip, cleft palate and physically deformed patients in cooperation with Myanmar surgeons in Yangon and Mandalay General Hospitals since 1993 and this is the 8th time to come to Myanmar. The minister and party inspected cleft lip and cleft palate operation and fulfilled the needs and left there in the morning.
National Convention Convening Commission meetsYANGON, 6 Nov-National Convention Convening Commission held its meeting at the hall of the commission this afternoon. Present were Chairman of the commission Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Vice-Chairman Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and members. Maj-Gen Saw Lwin spoke on the occasion. Secretary of the commission, National Convention Work Committee and Management Committee reported on National Convention. Members of the commission took part in the discussions. The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by Maj-Gen Saw Lwin.
Ambassador U Linn Myaing presents credentials to European Commission President
YANGON, 7 Nov-U Linn Myaing, Head of the Mission of the Union of Myanmar to the European Union, presented his credentials to the President of the European Commission His Excellency Mr Romano Prodi on 26 October 2000, in Brussels.
Ambassador U Thein Aung presents credentials to Egyptian President
YANGON, 7 Nov-U Thein Aung, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Arab Republic of Egypt, presented his credentials to His Excellency Mr Mohamed Hosni Mubarak, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt on 28 October 2000, in Cairo.
Chairman of Japan-Myanmar CCI BCC leaves for home
YANGON, 6 Nov- Chairman of Japan-Myanmar Chambers of Commerce and Industry Business Cooperation Committee Mr Tomoo Takahara and party left here by air yesterday evening after attending the third joint meeting of Myanmar and Japan CCI Business Cooperation Committees. They were seen off at Yangon International Airport by President of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Myint, General Secretary U Zaw Min Win and officials.
(10) Minister receives Japanese guests, Ambassador of France
YANGON, 6 Nov-Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein met a Japanese delegation led by Mr Katsutoshi Miyakawa of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Dr Takuya Sugie of Ministry of Health at his office this afternoon. The minister also met Ambassador of France Mr Bernard du Chaffaut and Cultural Counsellor Mr Jean Hourcade at 3 p.m. Also present at the calls were Deputy Minister Dr Kyaw Myint and officials.
Myanmar canoe team secures Championships
YANGON, 6 Nov- The Second South-East Asian Canoe Championships concluded in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 5 November. In today's events, Myanmar team won six golds and two silvers in the single, double and team events. Khin Maung Myint of Myanmar won a gold medal in the 200m-K1 (men), Zaw Win Aung gold in the 200m-C1 (men), Khin Mar Oo silver in the 200m- K1 (women), Khin Maung Myint and Phone Myint Taezar gold in the 200m-K2 (men), Aung Lin and Soe Myint Than silver in the 200m-C2 (men), Aye Mi Khaing and Than Than Oo gold in the 200m-K2 (women), Khin Maung Myint, Aung Kyaw Moe, Than Tun and Myo Zaw gold in the 200m-K4 (men) and Khin Mar Oo, Aye Mi Khaing, Than Than Oo and Yin Yin Su gold in the 200m-K4 (women).
Results of 2nd SEA Canoe Championships are as follows.
Position Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1st Myanmar 17 5 2 24
2nd Indonesia 6 11 3 20
3rd Vietnam 1 5 11 17
4th Thailand 0 3 5 8
5th Malaysia 0 0 3 3Myanmar boat team to compete in Cambodia
YANGON, 6 Nov -Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint saw off Myanmar traditional boat team which left here for Cambodia at Yangon International Airport this morning. At the invitation of Prime Minister of Cambodia Mr Hun Sen, the team will take part in Cambodian traditional boat race in Phnom Penh. The 38-member team led by President of Myanmar Rowing and Canoe Federation U Sein Tun will merge with the 16-member national canoe team led by Secretary of MRCF Dr Than Toe in taking part in the race which will be held from 10 to 12 November. The latter team won 17 gold, five silver and two bronze at the Second SEA Canoe Championships and won the championship trophy. The Championship was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 3 to 5 November, Indonesian team won second place with six gold, 10 silver and three bronze and host Vietnam, third place with one gold six silver and 11 bronze.
Victorious Myanmar Wushu team arrives backYANGON, 6 Nov-Victorious Myanmar Wushu team that won six silvers in the 5th Asian Wushu Championship held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 31 October to 5 November arrived back here yesterday evening. The team led by President of Myanmar Wushu Federation U Khin Maung Lay was welcomed back at the airport by Patrons of Leading Committee of Myanmar Women's Sports Federation Daw Kyin Khaing and Daw Aye Aye and members, Deputy Director-General Lt-Col Thein Aung of Sports and Physical Education Department and officials. The team comprised seven members and Ma Khaing Khaing Maw (YCDC) won three silver, Ma Swe Swe Thant (Industry-2) two silver and Maung Pyi Wai Phyo (YCDC) one silver. Other members won eight certificates of honour presented to the winning teams which stood in positions 1 to 8.
Volleyball coaching course level-1 opens
YANGON, 6 Nov-Volleyball coaching course level-1 jointly sponsored by International Olympic Committee, Myanmar Olympic Committee, International Volleyball Federation and Myanmar Volleyball Federation was held at the National Indoor-Stadium-1 in Thuwunna this morning. Present were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Deputy Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department Lt-Col Thein Aung, members of MOC, President of MVF U Tun Myint Naing, course directors Egyptian Mr Zohair Ammar and German Dr Christian Kroger and guests. Chairman of MOC delivered an address. Course Director Mr Zohair Ammar extended greetings. The course is being attended by 20 trainees and it continues till 17 November.
(12) Drug traffickers get punishments
YANGON, 6 Nov-A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and local Police Force searched Daw Tu's house at Wegyi Myaukkan Village in Phyu Township at 6.30 p.m. on 18 May 2000 and found 3.43 kilos of marijuana and arrested Daw Tu and her accomplice Khin Maung Win. Action was taken against Daw Tu, 45, of Wegyi Myaukkan Village and Khin Maung Win, 24, of Mon Village in Kyaukgyi Township in accord with Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. The Toungoo District Court handed down twelve years' imprisonment under Section 19 (A), seventeen years' imprisonment under Section 20 (A) and four years imprisonment under Section 15 on Daw Tu to serve separately and sixteen years' imprisonment under Section 20 (A)/21 on Khin Maung Win on 10 October 2000.
34 members resign from Ngazun Township NLD of own accord
YANGON, 6 Nov-Thirty-four members resigned of their own accord from the National League for Democracy of Ngazun Township, Mandalay Division. Thirty-four members of Ngazun Township NLD, Mandalay Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Ngazun Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 11 June 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
WEATHER REPORT
TODAYForecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 7th November 2000: Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 60%
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