ELECTION: Political parties submit lists of party members to UEC [Union Democratic Party]..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Local people happy with formation of border guard forces for life security, higher living standard - Border Guard Force formed in Kyaikdon, Kya-in Seikkyi Township, Kayin State...Committee for Prevention against Recruitment of Minors for Military Service meets...Contract signed for Heavy Diesel Engine Manufacturing Factory Project...BCB Centre to conduct Confidence-Building Program on 6 Sept...Topcon products to be introduced on 30 August...MGS?s academic talks on 4 Sept...Copyright talks on 28 Aug...Bagan International Theravada Buddhist Research Dhammathabin Zabudipa Beikman opens...Noteworthy amounts of rainfall (25-8-2010)..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Build powerful national strength"..... ARTICLES: "Special projects will bring present and future outcomes" Kyaw Myo Naung ["...The Tatmadaw government is making strenuous efforts in implementing the short- and long-term plans, undertaking social and economic development of border regions by establishing the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs and constructing infrastructures. Now, remarkable progress can be seen in all aspects..."]..."Khabaung Dam contributes to growing summer paddy and other crops" Article: Ko Tin Hlaing (Meiktila) ; Photos : Ko Thant Zin (Meiktila)