"Tapo ca, ascetic practices; this is the way to auspiciousness"... Headlines: * Create secure future for posterity; * Prime Minister inspects progress in implementing Union National Races Village Project; * Prime Minister inspects Water Treatment Plant Project, Assembly Hall Construction Project; * Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt receives national race leaders... Religion: * Cornerstones laid for construction of Buddha Adhivasa Gandakuti Kyaungsaung and Atisukhavakha Sankyaung (Sanusaung) in Dagon Myothit (East) Township * Dinner hosted in honour of Japanese Buddhist delegation... Region: * Modern Mya Yadana Cinema opened * Hospital equipment donated to Zalun station hospital * Meeting on implementation of ASEAN economic agreements held * Delivery room of MMCWA (Branch) of MPF opened * Traditional Medicine & Medical Equipment Exhibition continues... Education: * Education Minister inspects preparations for holding School Family Day; * MRA English courses conducted... International Relations: * 105 tourists arrive; * Bangladeshi delegation leaves... Sport: * Myanmar sports team bags 17 gold, 10 silver, 7 bronze...PERSPECTIVES: "MWAF to promote Myanmar women sector" (Page 2)...ARTICLE: "Independence was thus safeguarded" (Page 6).