"Danañ ca, generosity; this is the way to auspiciousness"... DOMESTIC NEWS: Laying groundwork for emergence of developed and peaceful democratic State; Prime Minister attends coordination meeting for celebration of Thingyan Festival; PM General Khin Nyunt meets Chinese Vice Premier; Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt attends signing of MoUs between Myanmar and China; Deputy Secretary-General of Chinese State Council visits; Naval Dockyard Command Headquarters in Thilawa; Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt, Chinese State Council Vice Premier hold discussions; Secretary-1 hosts dinner in honour of Chinese Vice Premier; Appointment of Ambassador agreed on; Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of Hsinmin-2 Cement Plant in Kyaukse; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than highlights locals' participation for success of rural development plans; World TB Day observed; USDA multiplier course opened; Lt-Gen Aung Htwe attends broadcasting of fertilizers in Lashio, Mongyai townships; Lt-Gen Kyaw Win accepts cash and kind for Tatmadawmen; Information Minister tours Monywa District; Books and journals donated to IPRD; Cash and kind donated to MMCWA; Tiger-Myanmar Amateur Open... "PERSPECTIVES": "Let?s strive for perpetuation of the Union" (Page 2) ... ARTICLES: "Myanma Tatmadaw endowed with twelve fine traditions" (Pages 8+9); "Joint endeavours made by the Tatmadaw and the people in carrying out nation-building tasks" - "Railroads constructed by Myanma Railways and the Tatmadaw in Namhsan Shan State (South)"... SLOGANS: "The Tatmadaw (ArmedForces) in perpetual service of the people"... POEM: "Noble companion of Tatmadaw" ("With equal drops of sweat, we shall repay We?ll march together, traditionally pretty flowers Feel tired? Even then won?t rest For those who want to part, will deal as comrades true Till axe-handles are eliminated, we?ll work hard overtime...")