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1 ) State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe sends message of
congratulations to President of Republic of India
Yangon, 25 July - Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of congratulations to His Excellency Mr APJ Abdul Kalam,
President of the Republic of India, on the assumption of the high
office of the President of the Republic of India on 25 July 2002.
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Senior General Than Shwe and Daw Kyaing Kyaing attend Waso robes offering ceremony of Tatmadaw members and families of (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Yangon, 24 July - The Tatmadaw members and families of (Army, Navy and Air Force) offered Waso robes to Buddhist monks of Five Nikaya Pitaka Thonbon Sarthintaik in Dagon Myothit (South) here at 9.30 am today at the sarthintaik, attended by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing.
Adviser at the State Peace and Development Council Office U Arnt Maung acted as master of ceremonies.
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silavamsa, on behalf of the Patron of the sarthintaik the Chairman Sayadaw of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, administered the Nine Precepts.
Sayadaws recited parittas.
Senior General Than Shwe and Daw Kyaing Kyaing presented Waso robes and offertories
to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silavamsa.
General Maung Aye and Daw Mya Mya San, Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, and Daw Khin Than Nwe presented Waso robes and offertories to Sayadaws.
Members of the State Peace and Development Council, ministers and senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence presented Waso robes and offertories to Sayadaws.
 Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kesara delivered a
sermon.
The congregation shared the merits gained.
Senior General Than Shwe and Daw Kyaing Kyaing and party offered
"soon" to the Sayadaws.
They also presented provisions to the members of the Sangha of the sarthintaik.
The Tatmadaw members and families presented Waso robes and offertories to 500 members of the Sangha of the Koehsaung Monastery in Myingyan, the New Pakokku Monastery and the sarthintaik under the administration of the Chairman Sayadaw of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee.
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) Secretary-1 attends Waso robes offering ceremony at Kaba Aye Tipitaka Maha Gandhayon Kyaungtaik
Yangon, 24 July - The ceremony to offer Waso robes to the members of the Sangha was held at Kaba Aye Tipitaka Maha Ghandhayon Kyaungtaik here at 2 pm today, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
The ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa.
Then, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Rajindabhivamsa administered the Nine
Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited parittas.
Afterwards, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, ministers and deputy ministers offered Waso robes and offertories to the Sayadaws.
Later, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sumangala Lankara delivered a sermon and the ceremony came to a close with three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu.
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) Maj-Gen Thein Sein attends Waso robes
offering ceremony
 Yangon, 24 July - The Camp Commandant's Office of Ministry of Defence held the Waso robes offering
ceremony to mark the Dhammacakka Day at Anawrahta Hall in Konmyinttha here this morning and Member of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein Sein and wife Daw Khin Khin Win offered Waso robes to the members of the Sangha at the ceremony.
First, the ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa and the congregation received the Five Precepts from Sayadaw of Sangyaung Monastery Bhaddanta Vicithasara. Then, the members of Sangha recited the parittas.
Afterwards, Maj-Gen Thein Sein and wife, Brig-Gen Hla Aung Thein and wife, and officials offered Waso robes and offertories to 11 members of the Sangha of Sangyaung Monastery in Mayangon Township.
Then, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pandicca delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained.
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( 5 ) Devotees perform meritorious deeds on Waso Fullmoon Day
Yangon, 24 July - Pagodas in Yangon such as Shwedagon, Sule, Bota-htaung, Maha Wizaya, Tooth Relic, Kyaikkasan, Maelamu, Okkalapa, Shwe Phone Pwint, Taya Shittaung, Zina Manaung, Ngahtatgyi, Chaukhtatgyi and Koe-htatgyi were teeming with devotees today, the Fullmoon Day of Waso, the Dhammacakka Day.
At the Shwedagon Pagoda, the Waso robes offering and Precepts receiving ceremony took place at the ancient Buddha images prayer hall this morning. Pagoda Ovadacariya Shwe Hintha Tawya Thirimanta Sankyaung Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhad-danta Rajindabhivamsa administered the Nine Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited parittas. Members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees and wellwishers presented Waso robes and offertories to members of the Sangha. Then, the Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.
Altogether over 600 trainees of the 20th Basic Buddhism Culture Course led by course instructor of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Agga Maha Sad-dhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta
Panasami (Magadi-Thazi), held the Dham-macakka Day at Maha Pasana Cave on Thiri Mingalar Kaba Aye Hill this morning. The trainees offered Waso flowers, water and lights to the Buddha. Wellwishers presented offertories to the Sayadaw. Then, those present paid homage to the Sayadaw. The trainees gave talks on the Dhammacakka Day and recited religious verses and poems in Myanmar and Pali.
A ceremony to present Waso robes to Ovadacariya Sayadaws of Kyaikkasan Hsandawshin Pagoda in Thingangyun Township, Yangon East District, and to seek Ovada was held at the western stairway of the pagoda.
Ovadacariya of the Pagoda Chairman of Yangon Division Sangha Nayaka Committee (Shwekyin) Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Siri Dhamma Agga Maha Pan-dita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja member of the State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Bhad-danta Gandhamabhivamsa and Chairman of Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vimala gave Ovada Kathas. Officials presented Waso robes and offertories to members of the Sangha.
Then, " soon " was offered to members of the Sangha.
Under the organization of the Thiri Mingalar Kaba Aye Pagoda Board of Trustees, the ceremony to observe Dhammacakka Day and to offer Waso robes was held at the office of the pagoda board of trustees this afternoon.
Members of Wut associations collectively recited Dhammacakka Sutta and Anatta Lakkhana Sutta. Then, Waso robes were offered to members of the Sangha.
Devotees offered fruits at dawn and lights at night to the Botahtaung Kyaik-day-up Hsindawshin Pagoda. Beginning at 12.30 pm today, the Fullmoon of Waso, sermons were delivered by Sayadaws at the Port Workers Dhammayon on the platform of the Pagoda.
Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of Tipitaka Maha Gandawin Kyaung of Dagon Myothit (East) Township Tipitakadhara Dhammabandagarika Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Vayamindabhivamsa and State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Member Mandalay Aung Myay Thazan Township Visokdhayon Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Gandavasaka Pandita Bhaddanta Marnitasiribhivamsa delivered sermons.
Likewise, the Maelamu Pagoda in North Okkalapa Township was thronged with pilgrims. Devotees offered Waso flowers and lights to the pagoda and Waso robes to members of the Sangha.
Under the aegis of the board of trustees of Sule Pagoda, devotees offered alms, flowers and lights to the pagoda which was thronged with pilgrims all the day long. The Buddhists performed meritorious deeds in various ways on the fullmoon day of Waso,
today.
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( 6 ) Waso robes offering ceremonies held at ministries, departments
Yangon, 24 July - The ministries, departments, and social and religious associations held Waso robes offering ceremonies to mark the Dhammacakka Day, at the respective venues here today.
Under the patronage of Minister for Education U Than Aung and wife Daw Win Shwe, the 14th Waso robes offering ceremony of the Ministry of Education was held at the ministry Dhammayon in Bahan Township here this afternoon.
Shwebo Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vimalabhivamsa administered the Five Precepts. Then, members of the Sangha recited Parittas.
Minister for Education U Than Aung, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and U Myo Nyunt and officials offered Waso robes and provisions to the Sayadaws.
Then, the Shwebo Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.
Similarly, the Ministry of Science and Technology held the Waso robes offering ceremony at the hall of the ministry this morning.
Present were Presiding Nayaka of Thingangyun Maha Thuwunna Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddantannanissara and members of the Sangha, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung and wife Daw May Kyi Sein, Deputy Minister Dr Chan Nyein and wife, officials and staff.
Sayadaw Bhaddanta „anissara administered the Five Precepts. Then, the minister and wife, the deputy minister and wife and officials offered Waso robes to the Sayadaws.
Likewise, the Special Investigation Department of Myanmar Police Force held the 48th Waso robes offering ceremony which falls on Dhammauakka Day at Aungthabye Ye Yeiktha in Mayangon Township this morning.
At the ceremony, dawn " soon ", Waso robes and
provisions were offered
to Sayadaw Ashin Kundalabhivamsa of Thadhammayanthi Monastery in Mayangon Township and 20 members of the Sangha.
Under the auspices of Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung and wife Daw Khin Khin Yi, the Ministry of Industry-1 held the fifth Waso robes offering ceremony at Kyaukkon Kyaunggyi Monastery in Kyaukkon, Yankin Township, this morning.
The minister and wife, deputy ministers and officials offered " soon " to the Sayadaws.
At 2 pm, the Waso robes offering ceremony was held at the training hall of the Ministry of Industry-1. The congregation took the Five Precepts from the Sayadaw of Kyaukkongyi Monastery U Vissarada.
Then, Minister U Aung Thaung and wife Daw Khin Khin Yi offered Waso robes and offertories to the members of the Sangha.
Afterwards, the members of the Sangha recited Parittas. Then, the Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing merits.
Wellwishers of Kyauktada, Pabedan, Latha donate Waso robes to Sayadaws
 Yangon, 24 July - The communal Waso robes offering ceremony of wellwishers from Kyauktada, Pabedan and Latha Townships was held at the Dhammayon of Maha Theindawgyi Pariyatti Monastery in Pabedan Township this afternoon, attended by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.
First, the commander offered flowers, lights and water and paid homage to the Buddha images in the Maha Theindawgyi. Then, Yangon West District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein reported on history of the Maha Theindawgyi and all-round renovation tasks.
The commander inspected all-round renovation of the monastery and gave necessary instructions to the officials.
Next, the Waso robes offering ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Vice-Chairman Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silavamsa administered the Eight Precepts and members of the Sangha recited Metta Sutta.
Afterwards, the commander, the deputy minister and wellwishers offered Waso robes and provisions to the Sayadaws.
The Vice-Chairman Sayadaw delivered a sermon and the congregation shared the merits gained. Then, the ceremony came to an end with three-time recitation of Buddha
Sasanamiram Titthatu.
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Construction Minister inspects Wakema Bridge Project
Yangon, 24 July - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun inspected Wakema Bridge Project in Wakema, Ayeyawady Division, yesterday.
Accompanied by Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen Myint Thein and officials of Public Works, the minister inspected progress in installation of the steel frames at the bridge on Htawkanwet bank.
This morning, the minister heard a report on progress in implementing the project and the progress of work presented by Deputy Superintending Engineer U Khin Maung Hse. The minister said as it is a facility being built with steel frames, the engineers are required to closely supervise the installation, welding and flooring tasks to meet the required standard. They should check all the finished parts.
All will have to take necessary measures to prevent occupational hazards, and make all-out efforts for early completion of the bridge, he said. Necessary equipment will be provided in time.
The 3,020 feet long bridge will have a 24-foot wide motorway flanked by four-foot wide pedestrian lanes. The approach structures will be of the reinforced type, and the bridge will be a suspension facility. Its load-bearing capacity will be 36 tons.
The steel frame installation task has almost completed at present. The staff of Public Works are striving in shifts day and night for its early completion.
The minister then inspected Lanthamaing Bridge Project on Wakema-Kyonmange road. At the briefing hall, the minister heard a report on the piling work to build the two approach structures and four piers and work and equipment requirements presented by Deputy Superintending Engineer U Khin Maung Hse.
The minister said the type of Lanthamaing Bridge is
different from those of other bridges. It is important for the piers to
meet the quality standard. Necessary equipment will be provided in time
for its early completion. Engineers are required to pay special
attention to the building of the two piers. The 220-foot bridge will
have a 23-foot motorway. The bridge will be supported by reinforced
concrete piers. Of the five spans, four will be of the reinforced
concrete structures. Its load-bearing capacity will be 36 tons.
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) Information Minister tours Bago Division (West)
Yangon, 24 July - Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, together with Managing Director of Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise U Bo Kyi, Deputy Director-General of the Information and Public Relations Department U Aung Hsan and officials, arrived at the TV Retransmission Station in Minhla, Thayawady District, Bago Division (West), yesterday afternoon.
Then, the minister inspected the station and gave necessary instructions.
The minister went to the IPRD office in Minhla Township, where he was welcomed by Officiating Tactical Operations Commander of No 66 Light Infantry Division Lt-Col Htwe Hla, Staff Officer of the Thayawady District IPRD U Maung Maung Aye and officials. The minister inspected the office and gave necessary instructions and attended to the needs.
Later, the minister proceeded to the parlour of the local battalion and presented 300 dozens of exercise books for Minhla Basic Education High School, Sein Kantlant Village Affiliated BEHS, Thayettapin Village BEMS and basic education schools in the local battalions through respective principals.
He spent for the night in Minhla.
The ceremony to share merits for the Dhammayon and to offer Waso robes was held at the local battalion in Minhla this morning, attended by Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung and wife Daw Khin Khin Lay. Also present were Minhla Seiktathukha Kyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dhamma Piya and members of the Sangha, Commander of No 66 LID Col Aung Tun and wife Daw Than Than Nwe, Tactical Operations Commander Col Hla Aye, Lt-Col Htwe Hla, Managing Director U Bo Kyi, Deputy Director-General U Aung Hsan, Chief Engineer of Myanma Radio and Television U Tin Wan, officials, Officiating Commanding Officer Major Nyan Soe, officers and other ranks and their families.
Members of the Sangha consecrated the Buddha images, which are to be kept at the Dhammayon.
Next, Seiktathukha Kyaung Sayadaw administered the Nine Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited the parittas.
The minister and wife and senior military officers presented Waso robes and offertories to members of the Sangha.
Seiktathukha Kyaung Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained.
After the ceremony, " soon " was offered to members of the Sangha.
The Dhammayon of the local battalion was constructed at a cost of K 2.875 million.
The minister inspected the Thayawady District IPRD office and arrived back
here in the evening.
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) Home Affairs
Minister meets
staff families
Yangon, 24 July - Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, accompanied by officials, from 20 to 23 July, inspected the units and departments under the ministry in the townships in Bago, Mandalay and Sagaing Divisions, the model farm of Yamethin District Police Force, and farms and construction of buildings in No 1 Police Training Depot, Yamethin, and Central Police Training Unit, PyinOoLwin.
The minister also met with members and staff families of the units
and departments. At the meeting, the minister gave instructions and
attended to the needs of the staff families.
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