DOMESTIC NEWS: Light festival in River: Floating lamps shine on the Shwegyin River...Political parties support UECs decision not to hold election in four townships...President visits Mazin reservoir...Vice President attends meeting for organising Independence Day...Level Crossing Device at Kyansitthar Junction put into service...Region govt upgrades local roads in Myeik...Electoral procedures for polling booth staff demonstrated...Kalay region to grow more than 26,000 acres of cold season crops...Mandalay Region?s troupe to take part in performing arts competitions...Ngwenan Tharyi dragon boat commissioned...Sub-commissions discuss electoral procedures...Vocational course to improve livelihood of locals...Tawam bridge of Myitkyina Tsp nearing completion..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Myanmar sees increase in health care spending, British research firm says...Japanese solar lamps to help ballot count in the election...Union Minister receives French Ambassador...National NHRC requests Thai government protect human rights of two Myanmar prisoners...Thai entrepreneurs showcase products at Thai Week 2015..... "OPINION": "Revitalising education by adopting pedagogical innovations" by Kyaw Thura..... ARTICLE: "Nationalism, Patriotism, Racism and Religionism" by Khin Maung Myint..."Creating a sustainable democracy in Myanmar" by Soe Thane