Headlines    

Secretary-1 receives Charge d'Affaires ai of US embassy

Yangon, 1 Nov - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt received Charge d'Affaires ai of the United States Embassy in Yangon Ms Carmen Maria Martinez at Zeyathiri Beikman

 

55th UNGA session in Year 2000 United Nations Poster Exhibition held

Yangon, 1 Nov - A ceremony to open the United Nations Poster Exhibition in commemoration of the 57th Anniversary of United Nations Day which fell on 24 October this year took place at Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road.

UN poster exhibition crowded with visitors

Yangon, 1 Nov - The United Nations Poster Exhibition was opened at Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road here this morning in accord with the motto "For a Better World".

    Culture    

Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt enjoys performing arts competitions

Yangon, 1 Nov - The Tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued for the fourteenth day at respective designated places today. Patron of the Committee for the Observance of Tenth Myanmar .

    Region    

CNA Chin insurgents kill Sayadaw in Paletwa Township

Yangon, 1 Nov - The Government is making all-out efforts to build up a modern, developed nation. However, Chin insurgents, being jealous of prevailing tranquility of the State, are always committing destructive acts,

Extension of Thithseint plantations required to help fulfill nation's edible oil needs

Yangon, 1 Nov - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry of Defence arrived Heho Airport in southern Shan State by air yesterday.

Officials discuss means to ensure smooth and secure transport

Yangon, 1 Nov - Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Smooth and Secure Transport held a meeting at All Private Bus Line Control Committee office here this evening.

Observance of 55th Anniversary Independence Day coordinated

Yangon, 1 Nov - A work coordination meeting of the information subcommittee and exhibition subcommittee for the observance of the 55th Anniversary Independence Day .

Three Advanced Organization Courses of MWVO open

Yangon, 1 Nov - Advanced Organization Course No 1/2002 of Myanmar War Veterans Organization opened at Defence Services Records Office here this morning.

Opening of Bus Terminal and Grocery coordinated

Yangon, 1 Nov - A coordination meeting was held to open Aungmingala Bus Terminal and Grocery at the meeting hall of Yangon Command, with an address by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

Cash donated to Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours

Yangon, 1 Nov - A ceremony to donate cash to Myanmar women's endeavours exhibition, which will be organized by Myanmar National Committee for Women's Affairs.

    International Relations    

The message from the Secretary-General of the United Nations

Yangon, 1 Nov - The following is the message sent by UN Secretary General Mr Kofi A Annan on the occasion of the UN Day and the opening of the UN Poster Exhibition - "For A Better World".

    Economic    

Mid-year Gems Emporium earns over US$ 24.5 m

Yangon, 1 Nov - Gem merchants bought 18 jade lots at a price of US$ 1,439,528 through competitive bidding yesterday evening. Altogether 46 jade lots were sold at US$ 3,594,595 yesterday. Gem merchants bought 401 jade lots at US$ 8,241,364 up to 31 October.

Highest jade-buyer of Gem Empo awarded

Yangon, 1 Nov - Under the programme of the mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium which continues at Myanma Gems Museum on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road,jade lots were sold through tender system and competitive bidding system on 29 and 31 October.

    Sport    

19th ISD martial arts competition concludes

Yangon, 1 Nov - The final match of 19th inter-states and divisions martial art competition 2002 was held at Aung San Gymnasium this afternoon. Among the spectators were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint.

    Drug    

Yangon, 1 Nov - Two persons, a brother and a sister, were arrested for possession of 0.2 grams of heroin and 1,843 stimulant pills in Namhsan, southern Shan State on 18 September.

Two drug traffickers get prison terms

Yangon, 1 Nov - Taunggyi District Court sentenced a woman drug trafficker to 16 years imprisonment on 13 September.