Development tasks facilitated in southern Shan State NAY PYI TAW, 25 Oct- Maj-Gen Min Aung Hlaing of the Ministry of Defence yesterday morning met with departmental officials of the Zawgyi-1 hydel power station of Hydroelectric Power Generating Enterprise at Bahtoo Station Yeiktha, Yaksawk Township, Shan State (South) and gave instructions on regional development.[ more + ] Maj-Gen Ko Ko inspects monsoon paddy harvesting in Hinthada, Kyonpyaw NAY PYI TAW, 25 Oct -Maj-Gen Ko Ko of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Chairman Commander of South-West Command Brig-Gen Kyaw Swe and departmental officials, viewed harvesting of monsoon paddy, display of monsoon paddy, gram and edible oil crop seeds, farm equipment, natural fertilizers and insecticides and winnowing of paddy at the model plot No.1521 in Kyaungkwin village in Hinthada Township yesterday.[ more + ] Maj-Gen Khin Zaw inspects regional development in Rakhine State NAY PYI TAW, 24 Oct - Maj-Gen Khin Zaw of the Ministry of Defence who arrived at Sittway, Rakhine State met with State and Division level departmental officials at the meeting hall of Sittway Station on 20 October. On arrival at Yotayoke village in Punnagyun Township, Maj-Gen Khin Zaw looked into the trial-running of power tillers and harvesting of the model paddy field of farmer U Sein Tun and presented cash assistance to farmers.[ more + ] Storm news NAY PYI TAW, 25 Oct-According to the observations conducted at 11 p.m today, the depression over Westcentral Bay of Bengal is getting intensified and is moving northeast. It is forecast to cross the northeastern coast of India and then the west coast of Bangladesh to inland areas within 36 hours.[ more + ] Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue for tenth day NAY PYI TAW, 25 Oct ? The 16th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued for the tenth day at the designated places here today.[ more + ] Hsinyadana strain paddy field yields 222.5 baskets an acre in Nay Pyi Taw NAY PYI TAW, 25 Oct-Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Maj-Gen Wai Lwin attended the harvesting of the 30-acre model field of Hsinyadana strain monsoon paddy of the local regiment at Pinlaung junction here this morning. Capt Khin Maung Oo, in charge of the farm gave accounts of the purpose and conditions of the model plantation, and arrangements for harvesting the field.[ more + ] Thai guests study teak plantations NAY PYI TAW, 25 Oct - Minister for Forestry Brig-Gen Thein Aung received Deputy Managing Director Mr Amnart Khampalikit of Forestry Industry Organization of Thailand and members of a group who study private commercial teak plantations at the ministry here yesterday morning.[ more + ] Briefing on package tours of Ba Gyan & Brothers Co Ltd YANGON, 25 Oct - A ceremony to honour the sales promoters, who had been on holiday in Bangkok, Thailand, during Thingyan holidays this year under the sponsorship of Ba Gyan & Brothers Co Ltd, the sole agent of UAE-made Golden Power Brand engine oil and RBI Brand rubber products, took place at the Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road here in conjunction with a get-together on briefing on vacation programmes for 2009 to be organized by Ba Gyan & Brothers Co Ltd.[ more + ] Post-Disaster Mental Health Course concludes NAY PYI TAW, 24 Oct- The closing ceremony of Post-Disaster Mental Health Course, conducted by the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore, took place at Sedona Hotel, Yangon this evening. S i n g a p o r e a n Ambassador Mr Robert H K Chua and Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Chairman of the Tripartite Core Group U Kyaw Thu made speeches on the occasion.[ more + ] SWRR Minister receives IFRC officials NAY PYI TAW, 24 Oct-Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe received Head of Asia and the Pacific Zone Department Mr A Listair Henley and party of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at Maykhala Hall of the ministry, here, this morning.[ more + ] Myanmar Medical Association conference on 14 Jan YANGON, 25 Oct- The 55th medical conference of Myanmar Medical Association will be held at the office of MMA from 14 to 20 January 2009.[ more + ] Archery team leaves for Philippines YANGON, 24 Oct-A Myanmar archery team led by Secretary U Kyaw Oo of Myanmar Archery Federation that will take part in the 3rd Asian Archery Grand Prix and the 3rd SEA Archery Championship to be held in Manila of the Philippines from 24 to 30 October left here by air this morning.[ more + ] IAAF Youth Coaching Course (Level 1) opens YANGON, 25 Oct ? Jointly organized by International Association of Athletics Federations and Myanmar Track and Field Federation of the Ministry of Sports, the opening of IAAF Youth Coaching Course (Level 1) was held at Goal Hotel in National Football Training Centre, Thuwunna, here, this morning.[ more + ] Quality PTT lubricant introduced YANGON, 25 Oct-A ceremony to introduce PTT lubricant was held in conjunction with the ceremony to honour the sales agents at Traders Hotel on 21 October.[ more + ] Sagaing Division PDC Chairman?s Cup Football Tournament kicks off YANGON, 25 Oct ? Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Myint Soe delivered an address at the opening of Sagaing Division PDC Chairman?s Cup Football Tournament at the sports ground in Monywa on 21 October and watched the match.[ more + ] Ministers meet officials of companies from PRC NAY PYI TAW, 25 Oct - The ministers and the deputy ministers met officials of the respective companies in Nanning, the People?s Republic of China after attending the 5th China-ASEAN Expo and the 5th China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the PRC.[ more + ] Marionette show presented NAY PYI TAW, 25 Oct-Htet Arkar Marionette Troupe of the Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Culture presented their marionette drama entitled‘Htwe Nyo? at No. 7 Transit Centre in Ywadaw this evening.[ more + ] Ayeyawady Division presents Buridat Drama NAY PYI TAW, 23 Oct ? The Buridat Drama Contest of the 16th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued at the convocation of the University of Veterinary Science here this evening.[ more + ] Myanmar get one more silver YANGON, 25 Oct- Myanmar lost 15-21 to Thailand and won silver in the final match of Sepak Takraw (REGU) event on 21 October in the 1st Asian Beach Games 2008 in Bali, Indonesia. The co-runners-up are host Indonesia and the Republic of Korea. So far, Myanmar have won two golds and three silvers.[ more + ] Model monsoon paddy plot in Pantanaw Township harvested YANGON, 25 Oct- A ceremony to harvest the one-acre model monsoon paddy plantation of farmer U Kyaw Than Aung in Phayagyibet Village, Pantanaw Township, Maubin District, Ayeyawady Division was held at the plantation on 20 October.[ more + ] Draught buffalo handed over in Hmawbi Village, Pyapon Township YANGON, 25 Oct- Deputy Director- General Dr Aung Gyi of Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries attended a ceremony to hand over draught cattle and buffalo to farmers of storm-hit regions jointly undertaken by FAO and LBVD at Hmawbi Village, Pyapon Township, Ayeyawady Division yesterday morning.[ more + ] Hlawga Wildlife Park opens on Depavali Day NAY PYI TAW, 25 Oct-The Forest Department opens Hlawga Wildlife Park from 8 a.m to 4 p.m every day. On Depavali Day (28 October), the park will be kept open from 8 a.m to 5 p.m for better comfort and convenience of the visitors.[ more + ] Myanmar-Brazil soccer matches 26, 28 Oct YANGON, 25 Oct-A press conference on introducing the team of old selected Brazilian