DOMESTIC NEWS: "Rakhine State has seen better transport with emergence of more roads and bridges" - Senior General Than Shwe gives guidance on implementation of hydel power projects in Thandwe region; Senior General Than Shwe to attend Asian-African Summit 2005; Donation made for Hninzigon Home for the Aged; NPE holds ‘soon? offering ceremony; Scented water poured on Yadana white elephants; MoT pays respects to elders; Dance troupe of neighbouring countries take part in Thingyan festival in Mandalay; Parittas recited at Information Ministry on New Year Day; ‘Soon? offered to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image; Staff of SPDC Office, Central Offices perform meritorious deeds; Ceremony to recite Parittas and pour Paritta water into reservoirs held; The Sun sheds light on Buddha Image in reverence; New Year Day marked with meritorious deeds throughout Yangon; New Year Mingala Akhadaw Day observed; Paritta water poured on Yangon City... "PERSPECTIVES": "Strive for prevalence of peace and tranquillity and national development"...FEATURES: "Thandaung Hill Resort" ... POEM: "May happiness for others? success be enhanced".