CONVENING OF HLUTTAWS: First regular session of Pyithu Hluttaw convened for eighth day - To reduce the cost of mobile phones—a matter of short-and long-term projects - 16th Mile Checkpoint opened for not prohibiting goods but for security reasons - Chin State saw better transport as Chin national appointed as superintending engineer...First regular session of Amyotha Hluttaw continues for eighth day - Everyone of different regions has access to higher learning education - Kalay University opend for those from Chin State (North), Pakokku University opened for those from Chine State (South)..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Nay Pyi Taw Zabuthiri Hotel opened...Forestry Minister on inspection tour of elephant camp, sawmill, training school, workshop in Toungoo...KNU?s mine wounds innocent civilian in Kawkareik...48th Myanma Gems Emporium continues for second day...Myanmar CP OPEN & INTER CLUB Tennis Tournament on 20 March..... FOREIGN RELATIONS: Strong earthquake hits Japan...Tsunami occurred, but no danger to Indian Ocean..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Build drugs free society"