Leading Committee for Development of Gems Industries holds meeting 4/2007 Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo calls for development of gems market, industries Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Nov - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo urged departments concerned to make efforts for flourishing of gems market and convenience of gems merchants and to assist in the gems mining and development of gems industries. [ more + ] Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than meets service personnel in Bago Township Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Nov - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Bago Division PDC Chairman Southern Command Commander Maj-Gen Ko Ko and departmental officials met service personnel, social organizations and townselders at the city hall of Bago this afternoon. [ more + ] Billboards set up to hail USDA AGM-2007 in Yangon Yangon, 5 Nov - To hail the USDA Annual General Meeting-2007, billboards were set up at designated places here this morning. [ more + ] Recent protests aimed at destroying peace and security of the peopleLocal residents of Kaya State, Mandalay Division condemn recent protests Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Nov - The residents of Phasaung, Myothit, Shartaw, Bolakhe, Maese of Kaya State and those of Maha Aungmyay and Singaing townships in Mandalay Division who want stability of the State, the rule of law and community peace and tranquillity on 29, 10, 31 October and 4 November expressed their desire to denounce the recent protests as they believed that the protests that happened in September were aimed at destroying peace and security of the people.[ more + ] Transport Minister arrives back after attending ASEAN Transport Ministers Meetings Yangon, 5 Nov - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Thein Swe, who led the Myanmar delegation, arrived back at Nay Pyi Taw this morning by air after attending the ASEAN-China Port Development and Cooperation Forum held in the People's Republic of China on 28 and 29 October, and the 13th ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting, the 6th ASEAN-China Transport Ministers Meeting and the 5th ASEAN-Japan Transport Ministers Meeting held in Singapore on 1 and 2 November. [ more + ] Kachin State USDA AGM-2007 held Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Nov - Kachin State Union Solidarity and Develop-ment Association held its Annual General Meeting-2007 at the city hall of Myintkyina on 2 November. [ more + ] Commander opens building of Post-Primary School (Ywama) in Hlegu Township Yangon, 4 Nov - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win attended a ceremony to open the extended building of Basic Education Post-Primary School (Ywama) at Myoma Ward in Hlegu Township, here, this morning. [ more + ] Ywathagyi railway station, Satsan goodshed inspected Yangon, 4 Nov - Minister for Rail Transportation Maj-Gen Aung Min inspected the extension tasks of Ywathagyi railway station at Yawthagyi here today. [ more + ] 13th Myanmar Medical Specialties Conference from 10 to 13 Nov Yangon, 5 Nov- The 13th Myanmar Medical Specialties Conference organized by Myanmar Medical Association will be held from 10 to 13 November at the Auditorium of MMA here. Research papers will be read at the conference which also covers symposium, clinical session and clinico pathological conference. Those interested may register at MMA from 7 to 9 November during the office hours. [ more + ] Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister back from Japan Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Nov - Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Maung Myint arrived back here by air yesterday after attending the 5th East Asia Forum and the 23rd ASEAN-Japan Forum held in Tokyo, Japan, from 1 to 2 November 2007. [ more + ] Villager loses leg in mine blast Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Nov - A villager in Mone Township, Toungoo District, lost his right leg in an explosion on 31 Oct in Mone Township. [ more + ] No longer interested in activities of NLD Two of Monywa Township NLD quit Yangon, 5 Nov - Two members of Monywa Township National League for Democracy resigned from the party of their own accord on 20 September. [ more + ] IRD's officials receive proficiency skills Nay Pyi Taw, 5 Nov - Work proficiency course No 33 for the officials of the Internal Revenue Department was opened at the Ministry of Finance and Revenue here today. [ more + ] Gold medallists to have documentary filmed Yangon, 5 Nov-Gold medallists from the states and divisions who stood first in the respective contests in the 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions are advised to contact the Myanmar Radio and Television in order to have a documentary video-taped.[ more + ] CSSTB Chairman arrives back from Indonesia Yangon, 5 Nov - A Myanmar delegation led by Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board Dr Than Nyun arrived back here by air on 2 November after attending the 14th ASEAN Conference on Civil Service Matters held in Bali, the Republic of Indonesia, from 29 to 31 October.[ more + ]