"Subhasita ca ya vaca, to have words well spoken; this is the way to auspiciousness"... DOMESTIC NEWS: Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt receives Indian guests; Workshop on demonstration of biomass gasifier for drying tobacco held; Information Minister receives Korean guests; CITES experts meet; Deputy FM leaves for South Africa; Opening of self-reliant libraries speeded up; Wellwishers donate publications to IPRD; Minister inspects construction of UMFCCI office; Gem & Jade Sale continues; Cash donations invited for Maha Rattha Sameggi Pagoda in Panglong; ‘Soon? offered at State Pariyatti Sasana University; Members of Panel of Alternate Chairmen of NC Plenary Meeting meet... "PERSPECTIVES": "Strive for total eradication of narcotic drugs (Page 2)... FEATURES: "Success achieved in the energy sector" (Page 7); "Alternative fuels and their future prospects" (Page 10).