State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee holds plenary meeting Yangon, 22 Nov ? The 6th 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee held the 6th plenary meeting at Wizaya Mingala Dhammathabin Hall on Kaba-Aye Hill in Mayangon Township here this morning.[ more + ] Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana, Nay Pyi Taw Tatkon, Nay Pyi Taw Lewe mark 88th Anniversary National Day Yangon, 21 Nov - The final match of the Third Grand Royal Challenge Cup 2008 and a prize-presentation ceremony took place in the football ground of Yangon Youth Training Centre (Thuwunna) at 3 p.m. today. Among the spectators was Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint. [ more + ] Health Department performs health care services in Labutta Township Yangon, 22 Nov ? Deputy Director Dr Than Htain Win of the Health Department and party on 18 November met with village personnel for discussions on construction of the building at Zinywegyi village health care branch being built by Wah Wah Win Construction at Zinywegyi village in Labutta Township. [ more + ] 88th Anniversary National Day commemorative ceremonies held in Yangon Yangon, 22 Nov ? The ceremonies to mark the 88th Anniversary National Day were held at Basic Education High Schools here this morning. [ more + ] Tatmadaw Weightlifting and Body-building Contests conclude Nay Pyi Taw, 22 Nov-The opening ceremony of the Defence Services Commander-in-Chief's Cup Weightlifting and body-building Contests was held at station gymnasium of Northern Command Headquarters in Myitkyina on 15 November. Deputy Commander made an opening speech and opened the competition. [ more + ] Ministry of Construction coordination meeting concludes Nay Pyi Taw, 22 Nov- The final day of the coordination meeting of the Ministry of Construction was held at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw this morning, with an address by Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun. [ more + ] Meeting for pharmaceutical sale agents 29 Nov Yangon, 22 Nov-The organizing committee for 55th Myanmar Medical Conference will meet with pharmaceutical sale agents at No. 249, hall (A) of Myanmar Medical Association on Theinbyu Road in Mingala Taungnyunt Township here on 29 November. [ more + ] Central Committee for Organizing MDA's Conference to meet medical companies on 31 Nov Yangon, 22 Nov-A meeting between the Central Committee for Organizing the 29th Myanmar Dental Association's Conference and those from companies that are engaged in dental medicines and dental medical equipment will be held at Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road here on 30 November. [ more + ] Silkwares put on special sales Yangon, 22 Nov-Shwe Nan Taw Win Silkware Shop introduced sales of Mikko, Again, Ella Moss and Veroni brands silkware made in Thailand as sole agent at its hall at No. 21/SR on Saya San Road in Bahan Township this morning.[ more + ] Bridge construction on Toungoo-Leiktho-Yado-Loikaw-Hopong road inspected Nay Pyi Taw, 22 Nov - Chairman of Kayah State Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Win Myint on 7 November inspected progress of construction of Loilemlay Station Hospital at Loilemlay village in Loikaw Township and gave necessary instructions. [ more + ] MOC Chairman's Cup & 10th ISD Boxing C'ships commences Yangon, 22 Nov-The opening ceremony of the 3rd Myanmar Olympic Committee Chairman's Cup A Class (2008) and the 10th Inter-State/Division novice B class and C class Championships were held at Padethar Gymnasium in South Okkalapa Township this afternoon. [ more + ]....."PERSPECTIVES": "Nationalistic spirit essential for perpetuation of independence and sovereignty".....ARTICLES: "Prospering Matupi Township of Chin State Article : Tin Win Lay (Kyimyindine); Photos : Htay Aung (Kyemon)..."Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge contributes to development of Myeik" Article : Myint Maung Soe; Photos : Aung Than (Mingala Taungnyunt)