DOMESTIC NEWS: 18,000 monks consecrate Shwedagon President U Htin Kyaw, First Lady, attend holy ceremony, provide offerings to 18,000 monks...Umbrella and diamond orb fixed at Nan Oo Pagoda in Ayeyawady Region...Yangon Region Government holds New Year Dhamma Donation Ceremony...Fresh pigeon pea supplies fail to stimulate market...18,000 monks consecrate Shwedagon...Over 1,200 patients receive free eye treatment in Indaw, Katha District...Railway accidents rise in 2017-2018 FY...Electrical fire engulfs hostel in NgaputawMyanmar?s trade with EU hit over US$1.35 billion as of October this FY...India-Myanmar bilateral border trade continues to decrease...Union Minister Nai Thet Lwin meets ethnic culture officials in Hpa-an...Golden umbrella hoisted atop Myenitaung Pagoda...116 died, 863 injured in 555 traffic accidents on highway in 2017.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Appointment of Ambassador agreed on...Appointment of Ambassador agreed on...Maungtaw border trade zone conducts trade worth US$2 million...Students bring home glory at world?s 1st Global Robotics Competition...Interview with Myanmar students who bring home glory the world?s first Global Robotics Competition....."OPINION": "Auspicious New Year to bring about a Union strong and great".....ARTICLE: "Harmonious steps" - By Min Thein (Nay Pyi Taw)