DOMESTIC NEWS: RC concreting of main dam inspected at Upper Paunglaung Hydropower Project...Extended installation of GSM mobile telephone discussed...Prize-presenting of Denk Pharma Cup Swimming Championship held...Loans disbursed to townships and districts in Bago Region...Computers, apparatuses donated to Training School for the Girls...Tarred road, concrete bridge and new school building opened in Mongnai Tsp...Home Affairs Ministry plants saplings for seventh time...Union Energy Minister calls for production of quality fertilizer at fair price...Kawparan model village opens self-reliant bridge...Work coordination meeting for Champion Challenge Cup Tournament-2011 held in Sittway...More information added to announcement of route of temporary closure, route to Mausoleum...Sagawamyay Farming Product and Credit Association holds coord meeting in Kyaukpadaung...Cooperative societies in Mon State to contribute to rural development, poverty alleviation...Noteworthy amounts of rainfall (17-7-2011)..... FOREIGN RELATIONS: Myanmar Chess players undergoing training for XXVI SEA Games..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Beware of hazardous gases"..... ARTICLE: "Thriving Pakokku Shinmataung Thanatkha plants become marketable" Article & Photos: Kalay Win Thu