"Virati papa, to refrain from sin; this is the way to auspiciousness"... DOMESTIC NEWS: Strenuous efforts being made for human resources development all over the nation; Medals for outstanding performance in science, technology to be presented; Senior General Than Shwe addresses graduation parade of 6th Intake of DSTA; Excerpts from Senior General Than Shwe's address; Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt sends congratulations to Sri Lankan PM; Taikkyi-Phaunggyi-Bago Road across Bago Yoma opened; Steel bridge frame factory inspected; Commander inspects development tasks in Putao; Commander attends opening of prayer halls; Commander inspects tasks of mines in Heho, Pindaya; Regional development tasks inspected in Shan State (North); Minister back from ASEAN meetings in S'pore; Cooperatives Minister receives Chinese guests; Cash and kind donated to MMCWA; Tailoring and knitting courses end; "Heroin, marijuana seized in Tamu, Hlinethaya" ;... "PERSPECTIVES": "Towards industrial development" (Page 2)... ARTICLES: "Welcoming New Year with new vigor" (Page 7); "Hydroelectric power projects on the golden rivers" (Page 11).