Factories in Okkalapa, Thakayta industrial zones taking shape: YANGON, 22 Oct-Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence together with Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Win Myint looked into production process of factories during their tour of South Okkalapa industrial zone this afternoon.[ more + ] Tea plantations thriving in Natyegan mountain region of Ngaphe Township: NAY PYI TAW, 22 Oct-Minister for Forestry Brig-Gen Thein Aung had made field trips to two regions - one in Magway Division and other in Mandalay Division - on 18 and 19 October to inspect tea plantation in central Myanmar region in line with the guidance of Head of State.[ more + ] Pyapon Township sees progress: YANGON, 22 Oct-Member of National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Soe Naing met with local residents and members of social organizations at Daw Nyein village in Amar Township, Pyapon District, on 19 October.[ more + ] Namhsan, Laikha Townships enjoying greater development: NAY PYI TAW, 22 Oct -Maj-Gen Min Aung Hlaing of the Ministry of Defence together with Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Brig-Gen Yar Pyae and officials looked into the axis for construction of Namhsan-Kengtung railroad at Namhsan-Kengtung Railroad Construction Project in Namhsan Township yesterday.[ more + ] Sittway witnesses progress: NAY PYI TAW, 22 Oct - Maj-Gen Khin Zaw of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander of Western Command Maj-Gen Thaung Aye, inspected harvesting in the 19-acre model paddy field in Thinpondan Village in Sittway, Rakhine State, on 19 October. [ more + ] Appointment of Ambassador agreed on: NAY PYI TAW, 23 Oct � The Government of the Union of Myanmar has agreed to the appointment of Mr Lazaro Herrea Martinez as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to the Union of Myanmar. [ more + ] Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continues for seventh day NAY PYI TAW, 22 Oct-The 16th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued for the seventh day at the designated places, here, today.[ more + ] International Tourism Course introduced YANGON, 22 Oct-A ceremony to introduce a course on International Tourism conducted by Ocean Gate was held at Ocean Gate Training Centre on Theinbyu Road in Mingala Taungnyunt township, here yesterday.[ more + ] Course on natural disaster preparedness opened YANGON, 22 Oct -Natural Disaster Preparedness Instructor course No. 3/2008 was opened at the Head Office of Fire Services Department in Mayangon Township here today.[ more + ] Progress in construction of houses in Labutta Township inspected YANGON, 22 Oct-Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt attended the coordination meeting on construction of rural houses in Labutta Township at Bayintnaung hall in Labutta on 19 October. [ more + ] A-G Office conducts Work Efficiency Course No. 19 NAY PYI TAW, 22 Oct � The opening of Work Efficiency Course No. 19 for Auditors was held at the training school of Auditor-General's Office here this morning, with an address by Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung.[ more + ] Buridat Drama Contest commences NAY PYI TAW, 22 Oct-The Buridat Drama Contest of the 16th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions commenced at the Convocation Hall of the University of Veterinary Science, here, this evening.[ more + ] Cash donations for sinking tube wells YANGON, 22 Oct - Wellwishers contributed cash for sinking tube wells in Meiktila and Thazi townships at Irrigation Department here yesterday.[ more + ] Yangon Mayor looks into sinking of tube well in Kamayut Township YANGON, 22 Oct -Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin inspected sinking of tube well being implemented by Engineering Depart-ment (Water and Sanitation) at the compound of YCDC staff quarters in Kamayut Township yesterday. [ more + ] School management course for township education officers concludes NAY PYI TAW, 19 Oct - The school management course for township education officers concluded at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Education here this afternoon with an address by Minister for Education Dr Chan Nyein.[ more + ]