DOMESTIC NEWS: As the government has conducted rural development and poverty alleviation scheme which is topping agenda far and wide, it has promoted the role of private sector in rice sector reforms [speech by President, Pathein, 24 March]...- Guarantee purchase system has been introduced to make sure farmers earn deservedly after the harvest...obbathiri Township receiving free dental care...Men?s Hockey Tournament kicks off...Vice-President Dr Sai Mauk Kham inspects tasks for ICT development...Veterinary clinic put into service...Fire preventive measures taken in Labutta Township...Sanpya library opened in Aungmyethazan Township...Free health care provided to rural people in Pyu...Age-wise measles vaccination clarified in Sittway...Talks on danger of fire given in Kalewa...TE truck turns over near Indagaw...MLF invites wellwishers to donate cash, books...Illegal two-digit lottery seller arrested...Age-wise measles vaccination explained in Kyaukse..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: President U Thein Sein sends message of felicitations to Bangladeshi President...President U Thein Sein sends message of felicitations to Bangladeshi Prime Minister...President U Thein Sein meets staff of embassy and military attach? in Vientiane...Home Affairs Minister meets Laotian public security minister...President U Thein Sein pays homage to ancient Buddha Images in Vientiane...President U Thein Sein receives Lao-Myanmar Friendship Association Chairman...Laotian President hosts dinner to Myanmar President...President U Thein Sein arrives in Nay Pyi Taw...President U Thein Sein meets Laotian National Assembly President...Union FM sends message of felicitations to Bangladeshi Foreign Minister...Meeting on GSM/UMTS mobile extension held...I am glad to see Laos progressing day by day under good leadership of Laotian President and his government - President U Thein Sein...It is heartening that government is doing its best for more improvement of socio-economy of Myanmar people - Laotian President...President U Thein Sein meets Prime Minister of Lao PDR Mr Thongsing Thammavong..... "PERSPECTIVES": "A firm stance against fire"..... ARTICLES: "Health infrastructures in Ayeyawady Region turning out healthy and fit citizens" Archive: Maung Nyein Aye...Hailing the 67th Anniversary Armed Forces Day: "Historical milestone" Kyaw Min Khaung...POEM: "Brave and outstanding soldiers"