DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message of sympathy to India; Vice-Senior General Maung Aye sends message of sympathy to India; Ward off every encroachment upon sovereignty through united strength of people; General Soe Win sends message of sympathy to India; Bago Division stands second position in paddy cultivation with 21% sown acreage of the nation; Forestry Minister attends tree planting ceremony; Yangon Division Supervisory Committee to Ensure Smooth and Secure Transport meets; Thai delegation calls on D-G of Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department; FM sends message of sympathy to India; Mines Minister receives Malaysian guests; MHF delegation leaves for Bangladesh; I&P Minister receives UNFPA Resident Representative; Deputy Mines Minister arrives back from KL..."PERSPECTIVES":"Preserve natural environment by planting trees every year"...FEATURES:"Disseminate tourism knowledge to boost national ecomony"