HLUTTAW SESSIONS:- PYIDAUNGSU HLUTTAW: Deputy minister seeks approval for US$ 400 million loan: "Nay Pyi Taw, 10 April — Deputy Minister for Livestock, Fisheries and Rural Development U Tin Ngwe explained US$ 400 million loans to be offered by the World Bank at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Session on Friday. People-centred projects were implemented in Kanpetlet Township in Chin State, Namhsam Township in Shan State and Kyunsu Township in Taninthayi Region in 2013-14 fiscal year and Pinlebu Township in Sagaing Region, Sedoktara Township, Htantabin Township in Yangon Region, An Township in Rakhine State, Laymyethna Township in Ayeyawady Region and Tatkon Township in Nay Pyi Taw Council in 2014-15 fiscal year, according to the deputy minister. Arrangements are underway to choose a township in Kachin State in May and a total of 350 business enterprises in 390 villages are being carried out by local people in Kanpetlet, Namhsam and Kyunsu townships under the project, the deputy minister added. As the World Bank viewed the project a success, it offers US$ 400 million loans for implementation of similar projects in other eleven townships, the deputy minister said. Then, the deputy minister sought the approval of the Hluttaw. Deputy Minister for Finance Dr Lin Aung and Deputy Minister for National Planning and Economic Development Daw Lei Lei Thein supported the request. The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw session discussed the motion calling for the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and the Union Government to fulfill the rights of farmers under Protection and Promotion of Farmers? Interests Law. The session also put on record the tours of the president to Malaysia and Singapore, cancellation of holding joint portfolio and appointment of a state minister in Mon State."..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Six-way talks tackle country?s pressing political issues...Charity aims to house more residents at aged care home...HAGL Myanmar Centre on track for 2017 completion, first phase soft opening set for July...Public information for remonstration...Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and wife attend ordination and novitiation of Tatmadaw families...Chief Minister of Ayeyawady Region outlines boosting production of crops...Mandalay Region judicial staff receives cash assistance for Thingyan Festival...Forever Group introduces programmes of MTRV-4 to Mandalay?s entrepreneurs...Summer badminton course improves sport skills of youths...Football match raises funds for aged home...Onion growers look to expand export market...Election sub-commissions review compilation of voter lists...Mandalay Region CCI to attend trade fair in China...Mandalay Region champion in MFF Nippon Foundation U-15 2015..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Union FM receives Honorary Directorate Degree of Political Science from Gyeongsang National University...Myanmar, India discuss to bring their peoples home from Yemen...President U Thein Sein accepts credentials from newly-accredited Ambassadors of State of Qatar, Hungary...India supports Myanmar Central Land Records Development Training Centre (CLRDTC) Taikkyi, Yangon Region..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Success of talks rests on common interests" by Myint Win Thein..... ARTICLE: "Health Hazards: Smoking, betel-chewing, drinking, etc" by Arakan Sein