DOMESTIC NEWS: Pyidaungsu Hluttaw observes International Democracy Day 2019...In favour of stronger democratic practices, the differences should be solved through negotiations which require the basic foundations of tolerance, patience and forgiveness...To help democracy thrive, we must balance self-interest with public interest: State Counsellor...Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker highlights importance of democracy at Int’l Democracy Day event...Mid-year gems emporium to be held on 16-25 Sept...Pariyatti universities administrative body holds meeting (2/2019)...Myanmar Nurse & Midwife Council holds first annual meeting...Myanmar Daily Weather Report (Issued at 7:00 pm Sunday 15th September, 2019)...Yangon-Toungoo railway to be upgraded starting on 1st October...Four private nurse training schools in the offing...Shan United wins Myanmar National League 2019 with no losses.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Tourist arrivals on visa up 39% in Oct-Aug...Myanmar exploring new markets for rice exports...India keen on importing Myanmar walnuts: MOC...Importers now need to register business for trading agri inputs, medical equipment...Myanmar welcomes 2.47 mln tourists in first seven months...Myanmar prepares for AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers.....OPINION: "Pros and cons of the social network".....ARTICLE: "Management of Captive Elephants in Myanmar" - By Tommy Pauk..."Ahsaykhan fort in Sagaing that deserves more tourists" - By Nwe Nadi (Myit Ngal)