HLUTTAW SESSIONS:- PYIDAUNGSU HLUTTAW: Ministries present projects in National Planning Bill: "Nay Pyi Taw, 6 March — The 12th regular session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continued for the 22nd day in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday, with ministries presenting projects to be included in the 2015-2016 National Planning Bill. Union Minister for Electric Power U Khin Maung Soe outlined power sector spending to improve access to electricity in regions and states. Deputy Minister for Immigration and Population U Win Myint elaborated on the Moe Pwint project for issuance of citizenship scrutiny cards, while Deputy Minister for Energy U Myint Zaw explained measures being taken to control the quality of imported fuel. Deputy Minister for Industry U Myo Aung spoke about matters related to factories, raw materials and access to local and foreign markets, while Deputy Minister for Commerce Dr Pwint Hsan explained trade volumes on a year-on-year basis and progress in trading with other countries. Deputy Minister for Sports U Zaw Win and Deputy Minister for Education Dr Zaw Min Aung presented the undertakings of their respective ministries, as did Deputy Minister for Construction U Soe Tint, Deputy Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security U Htin Aung, Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation U Myint Thein, Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Dr Tin Shwe and Union Minister for National Planning and Economic Development Dr Kan Zaw."...AMYOTHA HLUTTAW: Political parties give suggestions on amendment to education law: "Nay Pyi Taw, 6 March — Political parties suggested amendments to the education law at the Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House) on Friday. Fifteen political parties held discussions with the Bill Committee and the Commission for Political, Economic and Legal Affairs, with the chairman of the Bill Committee urging participants to pool ideas to draft a bill to amend the National Education Law. It took nearly two years of coordination with international scholars and UN agencies for the national education bill to become a law, he stated. Despite being passed by parliament, the law sparked protests, prompting authorities to rework it. Student protesters accepted the parliament?s invitation to discuss the amendment to the law, but were unable to send a representative, prompting them to ask for another chance. According to the chairman, the parliament will inform them of a new date two or three days in advance. He pledged his committee will give careful consideration and special attention to suggestions made by political parties in writing the bill. The political parties contributed their opinions to the amendment to the National Education Law."..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Vice President U Nyan Tun inspects development tasks in Sittway...Stakeholders gather to provide suggestions on 2015-2016 Union Budget...Some clauses amended in previous military administrative order..Myanmar will restrict fishing in bid to conserve marine stocks...Gender-focused photo contest gives opportunity to shutterbugs...Rehabilitation to improve peace and stability in Kokang region...3rd Education & Career 2015 attracts Yangonites...Anti-human trafficking units receive training to help victims...Township police head shares knowledge about electoral security...Mobile library service raises reading skills of rural people...Model plot of gram produces 18 baskets per acre...Fund allotted for undertaking development tasks...New school building ready to accommodate students in coming academic year...People honour servicemen for their sacrifices of life...Talks spread knowledge about consumer protection...Free vaccination programme aims to eradicate preventable disease...More than 2,700 people come back Laukkai...Some students who staged protest in Letpadan taken for negotiations...Finalist of Myanmar women squad consists of 23 players..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Myanmar, Thailand to promote bilateral relations and cooperation..... "PERSPECTIVES": "No time to lose for the good of the country" by Kyaw Thura..... ARTICLE: "Invest in Health to Build a Safer, Happier and Healthier Future for Women" by Dr. Aung Soe (a) Aung Kyaw Moe Retired State Medical Superintendent..."Elections and responsibility of the media" by Ye Khaung, Nanda, Myat Thandar