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Seized narcotic drugs, precursor chemicals and poppy seeds destroyed in Lashio, Shan State (Norrth)

Yangon,, 27 Oct - The second ceremony to destroy narcotic drugs, precursor chemicals and poppy seeds seized in Shan State (North), organized by the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control, was held at the sports ground in Lashio, Shan State (North), at 4 pm on 25 October.

    Region    

General Khin Nyunt looks into border area development tasks

Yangon, 27 Oct - Chairman of the Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt, left for Lashio, Shan State (North) by special flight and arrived there at 10 am on 25 October.

Chairman of Dry Day Supervisory Committee supervises inspection teams

Yangon, 27 Oct - Chairman of Dry Day Supervisory Committee Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Lt-Gen Min Thein and member of the committee leader of the group-2 Deputy Minister for Energy U Tin Tun in two groups supervised the dry day inspection teams in Yangon City this morning.

Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe tours model villages in Kyauktan Township

Yangon, 27 Oct - Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, went to Kyauktan Township this morning and met with MCWA members of model villages.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint meets national entrepreneurs in Magway

Yangon, 27 Oct - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, discussed matters related to promotion of agricultural sector in Magway Division at the city hall in Magway yesterday morning.

Tatmadawmen and local people entertained

Yangon, 27 Oct -Under the arrangement of the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare.

    Sport    

Secretary-1 honours victorious Myanmar athletes of XIV Asian Games

Yangon, 27 Oct - A ceremony to present honorary prizes to the athletes, who participated in the XIV Asian Games held in Busan, the Republic of Korea, from 29 September to 14 October, was held at Myayeiknyo Royal Hotel this evening.

Tennis players selected

Yangon, 27 Oct - The tennis player selection and prize presentation ceremony was held at Theinbyu Tennis Plaza this morning.

    Religion    

Lt-Gen Ye Myint pays obeisance to Sayadaws of monasteries in Magway

Yangon 27 Oct - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, yesterday morning.

    International Relations    

Yangon, 27 Oct - The Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar has appointed U Tin Latt, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Republic of South Africa.

Yangon, 27 Oct - After paying a visit to the People's Republic of China at the invitation of the Film Technicians' Association of the PRC, the Myanmar delegation led by Managing Director U Bo Kyi of Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise, the Ministry of Information.

    Culture    

Thuwunnathama Marionette Contest continues

Yangon, 27 Oct - The Thuwunnathama Marionette Contest of the 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street in Dagon Township this evening.

Tenth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions go on for 9th day

Yangon, 27 Oct - The 10th Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued for the ninth day at designated places today.

827 gem merchants arrive

Yangon, 27 Oct - A total of 827 gem merchants - 502 from 175 companies of seven foreign countries and 325 from 122 local companies - have arrived at the Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium 2002.