DOMESTIC NEWS: Functions of Thaphanseik Dam inspected...Kayin National Union (KNU) opens Liaison Office for Myeik/Dawei District, Brigade-4...Water supply tasks inspected in Taunggyi...Ayeyawady Region Chief Minister views pollination of Palethwe paddy...Bago Region Chief Minister receives Consultant of UMFCCI...Region Chief Minister attends opening ceremonies of new streets in Yangon...Dawei District team emerges champions in Minister?s shield soccer tournament...Cash donated to second lift of Kyaikthanlan Pagoda...Free clinic opened in Pyawbwe Township for public health care services...Reading habit raised in Bhamo...Mobile radio station launched in Bago...April showers contributes to cultivation in Yesagyo...GSM tower built in Yesagyo for better communications...MLF invites cash, books...Traditional Maha Thingyan Festival for KhinU...Vehicles under inspection for safety in Maha Thingyan period in Yesagyo...Citizenship scrutiny cards issued in Mawlu...Transformers installed in wards for sufficient supply of electricity in Mawlu of Indaw Township...Golden Hamilton?s Carp species being bred in cage in Shan State...Hailstones, strong winds hit Yedashe...Literary talks held for development of libraries...Sagaing Region peace-making group holds peace talks with NSCN (K)...Prizes awarded in kite beauty, kite contest...Strong earthquake jolts outside Myanmar...Tsunami warning lifted..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Union Science and Technology Minister receives Indian guests...Central Bank of Myanmar Governor meets Maybank?s [Malaysia] Vice President...MNSC Chairman Union Minister receives Thai guests...Progress of projects in MoU [with UN Habitat] clarified..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Happy Myanmar New Year!"..... ARTICLES: "Dams, sources of irrigation and potable water in Magway Region, boosting agricultural development" Archive: Maung Nyein Aye..."Preparations made for enjoying Mandalay Maha Thingyan Festival Sein Sabei Phu, Crystal (Tawwin Diamond House) is under construction." Maung Maung Soe (Myitnge)..."We need to learn their [S. Koreans] ways" Tin Maung Than