ELECTION: Democratic Party (Myanmar) granted permission to register as political party...Kayan National Party granted permission to register as political party...Applications for formation, registration of political party scrutinized, passed...UEC member meets state/district election subcommissions in Kachin State...UEC member meets Sagaing Division, Monywa District and Township Election Subcommissions...Public announcement for remonstration [Modern People Party]...Public announcement for remonstration [Union Democratic Party]...Rakhine State National Force of Myanmar granted permission to register as political party.....OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Shan State (East) Border Guard Force formed...Construction Minister receives guests...CSSTB provides uniforms, stationery to students...Dinner hosted to delegates of 5th Meeting of ASEAN-WEN...Whole nation sees rain due to "Laila"...Images of formation of Shan State (East) Border Guard Force...MWAF Information Dept donates cash and kind to Myaing Nunnery...Measures for prevention of recruitment of child soldiers discussed...6th Meeting of ASEAN Expert Group on International Forest Policy Processes commences...Three women narrowly escape from being trafficked...Weather Report..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Potable water supply calls for public participation"..... ARTICLES: "Supply of clean water improves livelihoods of rural people" Article: Myint Wai Hlaing; Photos: Ye Thura Aung (NyaungU District IPRD)..."Nyaunggon Dam contributing to lush and green Meiktila District" Article: Nu Nu Yi & Tin Mar Win; Photo: Myanma Alin