( 1 )  Curriculum Vitae of HE Mr Boungnang Vorachith, Prime Minister of Lao People's Democratic Republic

HE Mr Boungnang Vorachith was born on 15 August 1937 at Na Village, Tha Pang Thong District, Savannakhet Province. He joined the revolutionary movement in 1952 and worked for the Propaganda Unit of the Armed Forces in Savannakhet Province. In 1954 he was stationed at No 605 Battalion in Hua Phan Province and joined the Defence Unit of the two liberated provinces of the Pa Thet Lao Force. In 1957 he went to Vietnam for a study. In 1961 he was based at the No 01 Battalion of the Pa Thet Lao Force and helped the Commanding Committee in it's preparation for the liberation of Luang Nam Tha Province in 1962. After the Liberation of Luang Nam Tha, he went to Vietnam to study at a military college.

In 1964 he was stationed at No 613 Battalion and became Chief of the Organisational Committee of Xieng Khuang Province in 1969 and later in 1972 he was appointed Deputy Chief of the North Front, Luang Prabang Province. He joined the coalition in Luang Prabang and became a Party Secretary of Defence Unit of Neutral Luang Prabang City in 1974. In 1975 he became Party Secretary, a Political Chief of the North Armed Force. Then in 1978 he studied political theory in Vietnam. In 1980 he became Party Secretary, Political Chief of Central Armed Force. From 1982 to 1992 he served as Party Secretary as well as Governor of Savannakhet Province. From 1993 to 1996 he was Party Secretary and Mayor of Vientiane Prefecture. He was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Lao-Vietnam Cooperation Committee from 1996 to 1999. From 1999 to March 2001, he served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. On 26 March 2001, he was elected as Prime Minister of the Lao PDR by the 7th Ordinary Session of the 4th Legislature.

HE Mr Boungnang Vorachith was elected as Member of the Party Central Committee for three times, by the 3rd, 4th and 5th Congresses of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party in 1982, 1986 and 1991 respectively, and has been elected as Member of the Party Central Committee and Member of Politburo twice by the 6th and 7th Congresses of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party in 1996 and 2001 respectively.

HE Mr Boungnang Vorachith is married to Madame Khammeung Vorachith and has 3 sons and 2 daughters.

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( 2 ) Awards presented to townships and farmers in Ayeyawady Division for excellent performance in cultivation and production of crops

Yangon, 18 Aug- A ceremony to present prizes for the excellent performance in cultivation and production of crops in Ayeyawady Division in 2000-2001 and in general matters was held at the City Hall in Pathein this afternoon. Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt addressed the ceremony and presented prizes.

Also present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, ministers, deputy ministers, the director-general of the State Peace and Development Council Office and heads of department, senior military officers of South-West Command, members of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council, division-level departmental officials, chairmen of District Peace and Development Councils of Pathein, Hin-thada, Myaungmya, Maubin and Pyapon, authorities from 26 townships, district and township level departmental officials, chairmen and officials of companies which are undertaking livestock breeding and agricultural work, members of social organizations and guests.

In his address, the Secretary-1 said that the State Peace and Development Council is implementing plans systematically for the rapid improvement of national economy and modernization and development of the nation. It is also making efforts for the harmonious development of economic sectors on the basis of the agriculture sector, the basic economic undertaking of the State. The agriculture sector plays an important role in national economy. It also serves as the livelihood of the majority of the population, and it improves the economic and social standard of the people. Therefore, the government is employing various ways and means for the rapid development of the agriculture sector.

It is upgrading the conventional agricultural methods of farmers with the use of new agricultural methods, modern agricultural equipment and strains of high quality. At the same time, the government is giving encouragement and assistance to national entrepreneurs who are in a position to reclaim and cultivate lands by using investment, modern agricultural methods and modern farm machinery. Therefore, the performance of the agriculture sector of the nation is successful to such an extent that national economic plans have been accomplished. In view of the performance of the agriculture sector in Ayeyawady Division, the acres of monsoon paddy and summer paddy constitute 28 per cent and 6.2 per cent of total acres of monsoon paddy and summer paddy of the nation respectively.

The acres of beans and peas also account for 19.38 per cent of the total acres of beans and peas of the nation. Similarly, the performance of the livestock breeding sector constitutes 20.4 per cent of the total performance of the livestock breeding sector of the entire nation. It is evident that the success of the agriculture sector and the livestock breeding of Ayeyawady Division contributes to the development of the production sector of the State as well as Ayeyawady Division. Today, in accord with the farsighted guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, the entire people are making concerted efforts for the development of the food production sector in proportion to the future population of the State and for the harmonious development of the agriculture sector, the livestock breeding sector, the forestry sector and the commercial sector which can promote the development of national economy.

At that time, in Aye-yawady Division, honorary awards are presented for excellent performance in the agriculture sector, the livestock breeding sector, the forestry sector and the commercial sector. The presentation of these awards is very appropriate to the present time and can bolster the morale of the people to boost production. Ayeyawady Division is rich in national resources, and due to efforts of local people and favourable foundations built by the government, Ayeyawady Division is making considerable progress. In Ayeyawady Division full of creeks and rivers, the government is building bridges, big and small, including Bo Myat Tun Bridge as well as tarred and gravelled roads. As a result, the transport condition is improving and the economic sector is also picking up.

Offshore fisheries industry and prawn and fish breeding work are also improving at a great pace. For the development of the agriculture sector of Ayeyawady Division, Kun-chaung-2 Dam, in addition to Nankathu Dam, is being built. Plans are afoot to build Mamya Creek Dam. Therefore, more efforts are to be made to accelerate the growth rate of Ayeyawady Division and to improve the economic condition of the region and the standard of living of local people. Those who have won awards are required to strive for more development of the agriculture, livestock breeding and economic sectors and progress of the region. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged local authorities, departmental officials and local people to cooperate in striving for the development of the education, health, and social sectors as well as the agriculture, livestock breeding and economic sectors of the region to ensure that reliance can be put on Ayeyawady Division for the economic improvement of the nation.

The Commander said the Division Peace and Development Council is making efforts for boosting production in accord with four strategies. Cultivation of acreage has increased by 0.416 million acre up to 2000-2001. Total crop cultivation of acreage was 6.166 million acres in 1997-98 and increased up to 7.251 million acres in 2000-2001. He dwelt on double and mixed cropping in the division.

He said Ayeyawady Division was termed as granary of the State, rice bowl of the State and now it can also be called the curry bowl. With the combination of land and marine resources in the division and human resources, breeding of fish and prawn was extended with the guidance of high-ranking officials of the State. Progress was made in the division due to the efforts of regional authorities at different levels in implementation of the correct guidance of the Head of State, cooperation of the national entrepreneurs and local people.

During Head of State Senior General Than Shwe's recent inspection tour of Ayeyawady Division, he said the division has plenty of resources and prospects for development. Progress will not come automatically. Only when natural resources and manpower are combined will the nation develop. The Senior General spoke of the need for all to work hard. The commander promised that instructions of the Secretary-1 are to be implemented as work guidelines. He said people in the division are to implement the goal of the State in cooperation with departments and regional authorities.

The Secretary-1 presented prizes to Pathein, Pyapon and Myaungmya Districts for their best performance in economic development for 2000-2001. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 presented the prizes to Zalun Township, Hinthada Township and Mawlamyinegyun Township for the outstanding performance in cent-per-cent reclamation of wetlands; Pyapon Township for the best paddy yield; Hinthada Township for the highest production of beans and pulses; Myanaung Township for the highest production of edible oil; first, second and third prizes to Zalun Township, Hinthada Township and Kyaiklat Township for the outstanding performance in cultivation of crops; Ingapu Township for using agricultural methods and Kyaiklat Township for the highest performance in minimizing loss and wastage.

Then, the Secretary-1 presented first prize to Ayeya Shwe Wah Co and Myanmar Billion Group Co, second prize to Zin Bound Co for the highest performance in reclamation of wetlands; awards to Annawatun Company for the outstanding performance in the breeding and production of fish, Ayeya Shwe Wah Co for the outstanding performance in breeding fish in ponds, U Tin Shwe of Maubin Township for the highest performance in breeding fish, to Yuzana Company for the outstanding performance in scientific breeding of prawns and Shwepathein Company for the outstanding performance in breeding fish in large lakes.

Afterwards, Commander Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann presented FAO prizes to Labutta Township that won outstanding township award in cultivation of monsoon paddy, first prize winning Mawlamyinegyun Township and second prize winning Kyaiklat Township in summer paddy cultivation, the second prize winner U Soe Thein of Hinthada Township in monsoon paddy, the first prize winner U Than Aung of Kyaiklatt, the second prize winner U Bo of Wakema Township in summer paddy and outstanding award winner U Tin Hlaing of Zalun Township in black matpe cultivation.

Then, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe presented all-round model first prize to Ayeyawady Division and model prizes to townships in all-round prizes of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading. Later, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin presented prizes for highest yield per acre to U Pho Cho of Hinthada Township in monsoon paddy, U Maung Maung Tin of Yekyi Township in summer paddy, Daw Mya Mya of Laymyethna Township in groundnut, U Aung Soe of Mawlamyinegyun Township in sesame, U Phoe Kyaw of Zalun Township in sunflower, U Thein Sein of Zalun Township in black matpe, U Kyaw Moe of Hinthada Township in corn and U Khin Oo of Kyaunggon Township in green gram. Next, Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone presented prizes for highest production of paddy to the first prize winner U Win Myint Aung of Dedaye Township, the second prize winner U Soe Win of Danubyu Township, the third prize winner U Tin Maung of Maubin Township and Pyapon Township for development of vegetable cultivation.

Then, Minister for Immigration and Population U Saw Tun presented prizes to Labutta Township for extended cultivation of beans in salty water regions, the first prize winner U Thein Aung of Labutta Township, the second prize winner U Hla Thein of Bogalay Township and the third prize winner Daw San San Win of Mawlamyinegyun in the sale of paddy most. Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented prizes to Dedaye Township for the highest paddy purchasing, Nyaungdon Township for the earliest and full paddy purchase and Zalun Township for the highest bean purchase. Later, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein presented prizes to Kyaiklat Township for the highest bean purchase and 100-ton purchasing station of Bogalay Township for the highest amount and earliest purchasing of paddy. Then, Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung presented prizes to Maubin District and Nyaungdon Township for early repayment of monsoon cultivation loan.

Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin presented prizes to U San Lwin of Maubin Township and Pantanaw Township for the best selling and cultivation of jute. Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein presented prize to Myitwa purchasing centre in Pantanaw Township for the best purchasing of Jute and first prize to Zalun Township for the best yield of jute. Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan presented second and third prizes to Hinthada and Kyaunggon townships for the best yield of jute.

Then, Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein presented prize to Ingapu Township for the best performance in prevalence of law and order and community peace and tranquillity and prize to Pathein North timber extraction camp for the best timber extraction. Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement U Hlaing Win presented prizes to staff officer of Fire Services Department U Aung Zin in Ingapu Township and Ma Mi Mi Lwin of Basic Education High School No 1 in Kyaiklat for their outstanding performance in respective competitions. Then, Commander Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann presented prizes to Maj Than Aung for the best performance in library science and General Manager of Innwa Bank U Yin Sein for the best performance in regional development. On behalf of the prize winners, Chairman of Ayeya Shwe Wah Co U Tay Za spoke words of thanks. Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt cordially greeted those present. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party left there by car for Yangon.

( 3 ) MEC Chairman attends opening ceremony of multimedia teaching centre in Kyaunggon

Yangon, 18 Aug- Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by ministers, deputy ministers, the Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office and heads of department, the Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar and officials, left here by car for Kyaunggon Township, Ayeyawady Division, this morning and arrived there at 8.50 am.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Tint Swe, division level departmental officials, departmental officials of Pathein District and Kyaunggon Township and local residents.

Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party attended the opening ceremony of multimedia teaching centre at Kyaunggon Basic Education High School. Headmaster U Kyaw Nyein and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees Guardian U Sein Win formally opened the centre. Chairman of MEC Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt formally unveiled the signboard of the centre. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party inspected the visual presenter room, the electronic media (video system) room, the language lab room, the computer-aided instruction room and the computer application room and the printed media (reading corner) room. Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party inspected domestic science room. A school girl presented a woollen-bag to Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. The Secretary-1 and party also inspected the painting room and the music room.

Afterwards, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party posed for photos together with the school head and teachers, chairman and members of the school board of trustees and students. The Secretary-1 then presented prizes to the students of the music room. After the opening ceremony of the multimedia teaching centre, the ceremony to hand over the new building of TarOo Basic Education Middle School in Kyaunggon to the Ministry of Education was held at the school. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party attended the ceremony.

The commander, Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, Ambassador of Japan Mr Shigeru Tsumori and donor Guardian U Sein Win formally opened the new building. Next, two girl students dressed in Myanmar and Japanese traditional costumes formally unveiled the inscribed plaque of the building. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the building and display of equipment to be used in the multimedia teaching centre. Donor Guardian U Sein Win reported on efforts for construction of the centre, donations of the Japanese government and requirements. Ambassador of Japan Mr Shigeru Tsumori also reported on the purpose of the construction of the new building.

Ambassador of Japan Mr Shigeru Tsumori handed over documents related to the building to Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, who presented a certificate of honour to the donor. The Secretary-1 presented teaching aid tapes and books to Headmaster U Kyaw Nyein of Kyaunggon BEHS and Headmistress Daw Hla Hla Cho of TarOo BEMS. Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented sports equipment for Kyaung-gon Basic Education High School and TarOo Basic Education Middle School to heads of respective schools.

The Secretary-1 accepted donations for the educational trust fund  K 1.5 million by U Saw Aung-Daw Tin Hla and family and two-acre plots of land by U Kyaw Gyi-Daw Hla Kyaing and U Aung Tin-Daw Sein each. The Secretary-1 said that the multimedia teaching centre of Kyaunggon BEHS has been successfully opened through cooperation of the government and wellwishers. While implementing the special four-year education promotion plan, the government is making arrangements to ensure that modern teaching aids can be used all over the nation. Teachers are required to teach students with the use of teaching aids and multimedia teaching centre.

The new building for TarOo BEMS of Kyaunggon has been built with the assistance of the Japanese government and the supervision of Guardian U Sein Win with the aim of upgrading it up to BEHS later. U Sein Win had the school built with the assistance of the Japanese government and his own money for the benefits of posterity in Kyaunggon. The government, on its part, will provide necessary assistance. New school buildings are being constructed and multimedia teaching centres opened with the aim of ensuring the emergence of intellectuals and intelligentsia from this region. Myanmar is endowed with natural resources, and her people possess high qualities.

The harder they work, the sooner the nation makes progress. Previously, only waterways were used in Ayeyawady Division, and travelling was long and difficult. Now a network of bridges including Bo Myat Tun Bridge has been built in Ayeyawady Division, and they contribute greatly to the development of Ayeyawady Division. The children of local people and farmers will enjoy the good results of cooperation between the government and the wellwishers and the Japanese government and Guardian U Sein Win. Then, the Secretary-1 thanked the Japanese government, U Sein Win, the wellwishers and the Japanese Ambassador. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged all to make efforts for the modernization and development of the Union of Myanmar.

The Secretary-1 and party posed for photos with teachers, members of the school board of trustees,wellwishers and students. Guardian U Sein Win donated a new building for TarOo Basic Education Middle School in Kyaunggon. The Japanese government also presented donations. The two-storey building comprising 14 classrooms, two laboratories and a hall was constructed at a cost of K 46 million.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party went to Pathein by car. The Secretary-1 and party attended the opening of Ayeyawady Library at the city hall in Pathein. Also present were members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental officials, entrepreneurs, livestock and breeding entrepreneurs, members of USDA and guests. Commander Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann said the library was established under the guidance of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe.

He quoted Senior General as saying that advanced libraries are to be opened in major cities in states and divisions. The library is not only a place for knowledge but also for a recreation centre for pleasure. His guidance also includes construction of library with good ventilation, supply of books on political, economic, social, education and health fields and conduction computer course. The commander thanked those who rendered assistance for opening of the library. The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the stone plaque of the library. The Secretary-1 and the commander then sprinkled scented water on the stone plaque. The Secretary-1, the commander, the ministers and guests inspected the library. There are 4,500 books, 15 computers and a television set in the library equipped with E-mail.

( 4 ) Second Performing Arts, Anyeint and Magic Competitions of Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare begins

Yangon, 18 Aug- The opening ceremony of the 2nd Performing Arts, Anyeint and Magic Competitions of Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare was held at Yannyeinaye Hall on Parami Road in Mayangon Township this morning, attended by Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint.

Present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore Soe Thein, senior Tatmadaw officers and their wives, guests, members of the panel of judges and participants. Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint of the Ministry of Defence explained the purpose of the competitions and formally opened the competitions. Members of Tatmadaw Television Broadcasting Unit presented entertainment programmes to the guests. After the opening ceremony, the competitions were held. Altogether 236 participants took part in the competitions. The competitions continue up to 24 August.

( 5 ) Construction of roads inspected

Yangon, 18 Aug- Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, together with Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein and officials, arrived at Lwegyi Camp on Pyinmana-Pinlaung Road on 17 August morning. At the briefing hall of Lwegyi-Pinlaung Road Construction Project, Senior Engineer of Taunggyi District U Pe Min reported on progress of construction of Lwegyi-Pinlaung Road. The minister gave instructions on the maintenance of the road. The minister and party went to Pinlaung through Paunglaung-Leinli road and arrived at Pinlaung. At the briefing hall of Pyinmana-Pinlaung Road Construction Project, the minister gave instructions on the maintenance of Leinli-Pinlaung Section. The minister also attended to machinery requirements.

Construction of midwifery training school inspected

Yangon, 18 Aug- Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, together with Director-General of the Health Planning Department Dr Kyi Soe, inspected the Central Domiciliary Midwifery Training School in Dagon Myothit (East) this morning. They were welcomed by Director-General of the Department of Medical Science Dr Maung Maung Wint, Head of Yangon Division Health Department Dr Tin Maung Win, Principal Daw Neli Win and Mr Tetsuya Kobayashi of AMDA. The principal reported on salient points about the training school.

Afterwards, the minister inspected construction of the building for AMDA Centre for Training (Act), and Resident Representative Mr Tetsuya Kobayashi and officials reported on construction work. The minister gave instructions. Next, the minister and party inspected the construction of Yangon Psychiatric Hospital. Medical Superintendent of Yangon Psychiatric Hospital Dr Toe Aung, Managing Director of Asia World Co Ltd U Tun Myint Naing and officials reported on progress of work and arrangements to move the old hospital. The minister gave instructions, and inspected construction of a building which can hold 200 beds, a building which can hold 100 beds and staff quarters.

( 6 )  Bangladeshi excursion group arrives

Yangon, 18 Aug- The course instructors and trainees of Armed Forces War Course 2001 of the National Defence College of the People's Republic of Bangladesh arrived here by air this morning to make an excursion tour here. They were welcomed at Yangon International Airport by Commandant of the National Defence College Maj-Gen Moe Hein, senior military officers, Defence Attache of Bangladesh Embassy Brig-Gen Salim Akhter and embassy staff.

Education Minister meets Egyptian counterpart

Yangon, 18 Aug- Minister for Education U Than Aung met Minister of Education of Egypt Dr Hussein Kamel Bahaa El-Din and party at SEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Traditions on Pyay Road this afternoon. Also present were Deputy Minister for Education U Myo Nyunt, directors-general, presidents, deputy directors-general and officials of the departments under the ministry.

Egyptian education study delegation arrives

Yangon, 18 Aug- Three-member Egyptian education study delegation Minister of Education of Egypt Dr Hussein Kamel Bahaa El-Din, his wife and one member arrived here by air this morning. The delegation was welcomed at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Education U Than Aung, Deputy Minister U Myo Nyunt, directors-general and presidents of comissions and departments under the ministry, officials of the Embassy of Egypt in Yangon.

The Education Minister of Egypt and party arrived at New Century Human Resources Development Department of National Human Resources Development Department, Ministry of Education on Botahtaung Pagoda Road this morning. Rector U Han Tin of Institute of Education and officials welcomed the delegation. The rector gave an a account of endeavours of the department at the meeting hall. Then, the minister and party viewed units of the department. Then, the minister and party procceeded to Centre for Ancient Myanmar Manuscripts (Palm-leaf inscription, Parabaik, stone incsription) in Botahtaung Township where they were welcomed and conducted around the centre by Librarian of Universities Central Library Daw Khin Phone Nwe and officials.

( 7 )  Provisions donated to monasteries in Yangon

Yangon, 18 Aug- A ceremony to present rice, edible oil, salt, gram and cash donated by the families of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) and well-wishers to Dewathagara Theingon Kyaungtaik of Dhammikayon Pali University, Hsutaungpyi Kyaungtaik, Aungmye Beikman Sarthin-taik, Ashin Ardiccavamsa Kyaungtaik, Hinthada Three-Storey Sarthintaik, Dham-mazeya Sarthintaik and Shwekyin Kyaungtaik in Mingala Taungnyunt Township, Yangon East District, was held at Dewathagara Theingon Kyaungtaik this morning.

Present were Deputy Minister for the Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo of the Ministry of Defence, senior military officers, local authorities, departmental officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Red Cross Society, wellwishers, Wut associations and guests. Presiding Nayaka Saya-daw of Dewathagara Thein-gon Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta Eindaka administered the Five Precepts.

The Vice-Adjutant-General and senior military officers presented offertories to the Sayadaws. Col Thein Htaik, Lt-Col Zaw Oo and Lt-Col Min Zaw of the Ministry of Defence presented rice, edible oil and gram donated by the families of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) to the Sayadaw. Then, the families of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Ministry of Mines, the Ministry of Health, Mingala Taungnyunt Township Development Affairs Committee and wellwishers presented 127 bags of rice, 49 viss of edible oil, 500 viss of salt, 10 bags of gram, 50 tubes of toothpaste and 535 bottles various kinds of traditional medicines to the Sayadaw.

Division Peace, District and Township Councils, the Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd, departments and wellwishers presentd K 1,074,000 for the trust funds to the deputy minister and the Vice-Adjutant-General. Aungmye Beikman Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dhammissara delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained. A similar ceremony for Myatheintan Kyaungtaik, Phayaphyu Kyaungtaik and Nyaungdon Pyatthat Kyaungtyaik in Pazundaung Township was held at Myatheintan Kyaungtaik this morning. Vice-Adjutant-General Maung Nyo and senior military officers presented offertories to the Sayadaws. Col Thein Htaik, Lt-Col Zaw Oo and Lt-Col Min Zaw presented rice, edible oil and gram donated by the families of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) to the Sayadaw.

Next, the families of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Ministry of Mines, the Ministry of Health and wellwishers presented 87 bags of rice, 69 bags of gram, 35 viss of edible oil, 300 viss of salt, 28 tubes of toothpaste and 340 bottles of traditional medicines to the Sayadaw. Afterwards, for the trust funds, Division, District, Township and Ward Peace and Development Councils, departments, religious associations, social organizations and wellwishers presented K 483,000, including K 300,000 by the Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd, to the Vice-Adjutant-General and officials. Later, Phayaphyu Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Narindabhivamsa delivered a sermon.

The congregation shared merits and the ceremony came to a close. Similarly, the families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) donated provisions and cash donations to Thadu Pariyatti Sarthintaik, PYilonchantha Sarthintaik, Salin Kyaungtaik and other Kyaungtaiks in Kyimyindine Township, Aryudiga Pyo Oo Yin Sarthintaik, Sittathukha TatOo Kyaung and Kyaikkale Minkyaung Pariyatti Sarthintaik Shwekyi Maha Vinayarama Pariyatti Sarthintaik, Sasana Niyama Sarthintaik and Pobbayon Sarthintaik in Mingaladon Township this morning.

MRTV-3 regular programmes for viewers from abroad

Transmission I (19-8-2001)
13:00 MRTV-3 Myanmar International Signature Tune Greeting "Mingalabar" Auspiciousness to you all
13:01 Coming up MRTV-3 Logo
13:00 Song of Myanmar Beauty & Scenic Sights "The Land of Myanmar" (Hnin Nu Nu Naing) NITI Promotional TV Spot "Myanmar Sculptures"
13:03 Glimpses of Myanmar "Myanmar Paper Toys" Your Horoscope this week
13:06 Scenic Sight of Myanmar "Kachin State"
13:10 Headline News Promotional TV Spot "Glimpse of Mt Khakaborazi" Myanmar Cuisine "Steamed Prawn Curry" Your Horoscope this week
13:15 National News MRTV-3 Logo NITI
13:20 Glimpses of Myanmar "The Goldsmiths and Silversmith of Inlay" Quiz 13:25 Talks & Discussions "Education Promotion Program, Higher Education" Your Horoscope this week
13:30 National News MRTV-3 Logo Myanmar Products & International Market
13:35 Myanmar Modern Song "Naughty Girl" Welcome to Bagan NITI
13:39 Cultural Stage "Long Drum Song & Dance" Your Horoscope this week
13:42 Infotainment "Drugs Elimination Museum" Promotional TV Spot "Flying Over Inlay Lake"
13:45 National News MRTV-3 Logo
13:50 Weather Report Your Horoscope this week 13:52 Talks & Discussions "Education Promotion Program, Higher Education" Promotional TV Spot "Gateway to Myanmar"
13:58 Song of Myanmar Beauty & Scenic Sights "Come and See Myanmar"
14:00 Close Down.
Transmission II (19-8-2001)
18:00 MRTV-3 Myanmar International Signature Tune Greeting "Mingalabar" Auspiciousness to all
18:01 Coming up MRTV-3 Logo
18:02 Song of Myanmar Beauty & Scenic Sights "Myanmar Panorama and Myanmar Sentiment" NITI Promotional TV Spot "Myanmar Gem's"
18:06 Infotainment "Thihathana Throne" Your Horoscope this week Quiz "Inlay Lake"
18:10 Headline News
18:12 Welcome to Kantharyar
18:13 Myanmar Cuisine "Steamed Prawn Curry" NITI Your Horoscope this week
18:15 National News MRTV-3 Logo
18:19 Infotainment "Yangon The Capital" Quiz "Khakaborazi" Promotional TV Spot "The Awesome Mingun Bell"
18:23 Talks & Discussions "Education Promotion Program, Higher Education" Your Horoscope this week NITI
18:30 National News MRTV-3 Logo
18:34 Myanmar Modern Song "Welcome to Kachin State" (K Jar Nu) Promotional TV Spot "Myanansankyaw Royal Palace" Your Horoscope this week
18:40 Glimpses of Myanmar "Myanmar Tapestry" NITI Quiz "Chaungtha Beach" Welcome to Mandalay
18:45 National News MRTV-3 Logo Promotional TV Spot "Silversmith Art of Myanmar"
18:50 Talks & Discussions Your Horoscope this week
18:57 Cultural Stage "Myanmar Musical Orchestra"
19:00 Close Down
Transmission III (20-8-2001)
02:00 MRTV-3 Myanmar International Signature Tune Greeting "Mingalabar" Auspiciousness to you all
02:01 Coming up MRTV-3 Logo
02:02 Song of Myanmar Beauty & Scenic Sights "Myanma Panorama and Myanmar Sentiment" NITI Promotional TV Spot "Myanmar Gem's"
02:06 Infotainment "Thihathana Throne" Your Horoscope this week Quiz "Inlay Lake"
02:10 Headline News
02:12 Welcome to Kantharyar
02:13 Myanmar Cuisine "Steamed Prawn Curry" NITI Your Horoscope this week
02:15 National News MRTV-3 Logo
02:19 Infotainment "Yangon The Capital" Quiz "Khakaborazi" Promotional TV Spot "The Awesome Mingun Bell"
02:23 Talks & Discussions "Education Promotion Program, Higher Education" Your Horoscope this week NITI
02:30 National News MRTV-3 Logo
02:34 Myanmar Product and International Market
02:35 Myanmar Modern Song "Welcome to Kachin State" (K Jar Nu) Promotional TV Spot "Myanansankyaw Royal Palace" Your Horoscope this week
02:40 Glimpses of Myanmar "Myanmar Tapestry" NITI Quiz "Chaungtha Beach" Welcome to Mandalay
02:45 National News MRTV-3 Logo Promotional TV Spot "Silversmith Art of Myanmar"
02:50 Talks & Discussions Your Horoscope this week
02:57 Cultural Stage "Myanmar Musical Orchestra"
03:00 Song of Myanmar Beauty & Scenic Sights "The Land of Myanmar" (Hnin Nu Nu Naing) NITI Promotional TV Spot "Myanmar Sculptures"
03:03 Glimpses of Myanmar "Myanmar Paper Toys" Your Horoscope this week
03:06 Scenic Sight of Myanmar "Kachin State"
03:10 Headline News Promotional TV Spot "Glimpse of Mt Khakaborazi" Myanmar Cuisine "Steamed Prawn Curry" Your Horoscope this week
03:15 National News MRTV-3 Logo NITI
03:20 Glimpses of Myanmar "The Goldsmiths and Silversmith of Inlay" Quiz
03:25 Talks & Discussions "Education Promotion Program, Higher Education" Your Horoscope this week
03:30 National News MRTV-3 Logo Myanmar Products & International Market
03:35 Myanmar Modern Song "Naughty Girl" Welcome to Bagan NITI
03:39 Cultural Stage "Long Drum Song & Dance" Your Horoscope this week
03:42 Infotainment "Drugs Eliminationa Museum" Promotional TV Spot "Flying Over Inlay Lake"
03:45 National News MRTV-3 Logo
03:50 Weather Report Your Horoscope this week
03:52 Talks & Discussions "Education Promotion Program, Higher Education" Promotional TV Spot "Gateway to Myanmar 03:58 Song of Myanmar Beauty & Scenic Sights "Come and See Myanmar"
04:00 Close Down.

( 8 )  Waso robes offered

Yangon, 18 Aug- The 14th Waso robes offering ceremony of Buddha Sasana Nuggaha Association of Law Offices was held at the Dhammayon of the Attorney-General Office at the corner of Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and Bahan 2nd Street this morning. Present were Attorney-General U Tha Tun, Deputy Attorney-General U Khin Maung Aye, Director-General of the Attorney-General's Office Dr Tun Shin, directors, the Head of Office, law officers and staff of the Attorney-General's Office, Yangon Division and Township law offices. Attorney-General U Tha Tun, Deputy Attorney-General's U Khin Maung Aye and officials presented Waso robes and offertories to 10 members of the Sangha. Then, Presiding Sayadaw of Maha Yazikayon Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta Dhammapiya delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.

Volleyball championship concludes

Yangon, 18 Aug- The prize presentation ceremony of Men's/Women's Volleyball Tournament for the Commander's Championship Shields of No 11 Light Infantry Division was held at the Defence Services Self-defence and Sports Institute this morning. Present were Commander of No 11 LID Col Ko Ko and wife, Tatmadaw officers, commanding officers and their wives and officials. Then, wife of the Commander presented championship shield to outstanding women's team. Commander Col Ko Ko presented the championship shield to the outstanding men's team.