Bio-fuel saves money and energy, reduces environmental pollution and deforestation Prime Minister inspects natural waste biogas digesters YANGON, 26 Oct - Prime Minister General Thein Sein visited Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory (Yangon) and inspected the natural waste biogas digesters this afternoon. [ more + ] Teachers to promote the quality of basic education schools in rural areas in order to narrow the gap of the education standards Special Refresher Course No. 66 for basic education teachers concludes YANGON, 26 Oct -The conclusion of the Special Refresher Course No. 66 for basic education teachers was held at Nawarat Hall of Central Institute of Civil Service (Phaunggyi) in Hlegu Township here this morning.[ more + ] Storm news YANGON, 26 Oct- According to the observations at 4 p.m today, the depression over West Central Bay has slightly intensify and centered at about 175 miles South of Kolkata (India). It is starting to cross northeast coast of India and western coast of Bangladesh and will reach onshore within next 12 hours.[ more + ] World Hand-Washing Day held YANGON, 26 Oct-A ceremony to mark World Hand-Washing Day, arranged by Ministry of Health, was held at Mariland rural health centre of Zalun Township of Ayeyawady Division on 15 October.[ more + ] 100 biogas digesters to be distributed to rural villages YANGON, 25 Oct-Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung inspected the demonstration of the biogas digester at the Myanmar Pharmaceuticals Factory (Yangon) under the Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries this morning.[ more + ] 16th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions held on final day NAY PYI TAW, 26 Oct - The 16th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued on final day at the designated places in Nay Pyi TawYezin University Campus today.[ more + ] Regional development in Rakhine State inspected NAY PYI TAW, 26 Oct - Maj-Gen Khin Zaw of the Ministry of Defence, together with Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander of Western Command Maj-Gen Thaung Aye and officials met family members of regional battalion in Kyauktaw on 21 October.[ more + ] MCG CO Ltd honours dealers YANGON, 24 Oct - CHIGO Air-Conditioners MCG Co Ltd honoured its dealers and hosted a dinner to them at Park Royal Hotel here today.[ more + ] Paper reading session on 1 Nov YANGON, 26 Oct- Organic Crops Groups of Myanmar Kitchen Crops Producers Association will hold paper reading session on Strategies and Approaches for Promotion of Organic Agriculture in Myanmar, organized by Myanmar Academic of Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock and Fishery Science at Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Minyekyawswa road in Lanmadaw Township here on 1 November. EM Technology experts from Japan will take part in paper reading session and anyone interested in it may participate in it.[ more + ] Yangon Div presents Buridat Drama NAY PYI TAW, 26 Oct-The Buridat Drama Contest of the 16th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued at the convocation hall of the University of Veterinary Science here this evening. The drama troupe representing Yangon Division took part in the contest. [ more + ] Kyakhatwaing Monastery holds 60th Katina Robes offering NAY PYI TAW, 26 Oct - The 60th Katina robes offering ceremony of Kyakhatwaing Pariyatti Monastery was held at the monastery in Bago yesterday.[ more + ] 10th Myanmar Medical Association Conference to be held YANGON, 26 Oct-The opening ceremony of the 10th Central Medical Conference of Myanmar Medical Association (Central) will be held at the association on 9 November.[ more + ] Bio-security Level 2 Enhanced Animal Health Laboratory of LBVD opened YANGON, 26 Oct- A ceremony to open the Bio-security Level 2 Enhanced Animal Health Laboratory was held at the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department on Station Road in Insein Township here yesterday.[ more + ] Corner stones laid for religious buildings YANGON, 26 Oct-A ceremony to lay corner stones at Dhammavihara Pathamakyaw monastery building in Thingangyun township took place yesterday.[ more + ] Press conference on educational services and objectives of Shine Universal Services Co Ltd YANGON, 26 Oct-A press conference on educational services and objectives of Shine Universal Services Co Ltd was held at the Sedona Hotel yesterday afternoon. At the press conference, responsible persons briefed on the establishment of Shine Co and its objectives, education services offered by the company, the reason why one should go to Singapore that is trying to become an educational hub and education programmes. [ more + ] Pyinmana-Pinlong road upgraded NAY PYI TAW, 26 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 Ya Pyae and departmental officials visited No.15 Sugar Mill (Shwe Nyaung), Khaungdine Langwe, Taunglaylone village-tract, and paddy plantations and other crop plantations on both sides of the road and construction of approach road to Laneli bridge on 25 October.[ more + ] Calender of Fine Arts Dept comes out NAY PYI TAW, 26 Oct - Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture has issued the calendar for 2009.[ more + ] MWAF conducts educative talks in Pantanaw Township NAY PYI TAW, 26 Oct - Head of Working Group on National Race Affairs of Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation Daw Kyin Khaing and those from MWAF and the working group held educative talks at Inma Village in Pantanaw Township on 21 October. [ more + ]