DOMESTIC NEWS: Agriculturalists to devote themselves to agricultural research for development of nation?s agricultural sector - Union minister tours research rice farms, high-yield rice farms...Yangon Region opens Performing Arts Competitions...Cash assistance presented to farmers for purchase of paddy seeds...Pregnant woman, son electrocuted to death in Meiktila...Kachin State Government briefs on peace issue...Shwe Pyay Hein hospital gives free medical treatment...Precious, rare edible bird-nest...Nutrition week activity-2011 marked in Kayah State...Rural area of Dedaye gets new building at BEHS (Affiliated)...Punitive action for unruly soccer fans...Functions of main power stations in Thazi, Thabyewa (Meiktila) inspected...Flood bulletin...Noteworthy amounts of rainfall (28-8-2011)..... FOREIGN RELATIONS: Only 10 % of total micro-credit demand met...Seminar on Trade, Investment opportunities on 16 Sep..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Maintain transport facilities for posterity"..... ARTICLE: "Traditionally rowing Inlay boats attract tourists" Article & Photo: Nyo Win Aung (Taunggyi)