Yangon, 23 May -  A ceremony to honour Tipitakadhara Tipitaka Kovida Ashin Indapala and Tipitakadhara Ashin Indacariya and other members of the Sangha who had emerged from Tipitaka Nikaya Missionary Upathaka Group established by Venerable Mingun Tipitakadhara Dhammabhandagarika Sayadaw was held at Tipitaka Monastery in this afternoon, attended by Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt.

Prime Minister attends coord meeting of Leading Committee for All-round Perpetual Renovation of Shwedagon Pagoda

Yangon, 23 May - The Leading Committee for All-round Perpetual Renovation of Shwedagon Pagoda held the coordination meeting at ancient Buddha Images Tazaung of the pagoda at 2 pm today, attended by Patron of Leading Committee Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt. The Prime Minister gave instructions on renovation of the pagoda without harming ancient cultural works and maintenance of the religious buildings.

Yangon, 23 May - A coordination meeting regarding Myanmar Maritime University of the Ministry of Transport and Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University of the Ministry of Science and Technology was held at Zeyathiri Beikman Hall on Konmyinttha this morning.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects building of Myittha Bridge (Kalewa), Kalewa-Mawlaik Road

Yangon, 23 May - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and ministries concerned, left here by air on 22 May morning and arrived Mandalay International Airport at 8 am.

Altogether 183 major bridges built across the nation  Panmon Creek Bridge opened in Sagaing Division     

Yangon, 23 May - Panmon Creek Bridge, which was built by the Construction Group 11 of the Public Works on Kalay-Gangaw Road near Natchaung Village in Kalay Township, Sagaing Division, was opened this morning with an inauguration speech by Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence.

Maj-Gen Saw Lwin inspects factories in Indagaw industrial zone

Yangon, 23 May - Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, accom- panied by Deputy Minister Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw and officials, inspected Indagaw Industrial Zone in Bago Division this afternoon. Managing Director of Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries U Soe Thein reported on production of autoparts for jeeps, TE trucks and purchase of raw materials.

Yangon, 23 May - The Entertainment and Welfare Sub-committee of the National Convention Convening management Committee organizes entertainment programmes to the delegates of National Convention at 7 pm daily.

National Convention delegate groups compile papers

Yangon, 23 May - The delegate groups to the National Convention are making group discussions and start compilation of papers for formulating basic principles for the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary that are to be included in drafting...

Chinese delegation calls on Information Minister

YANGON, 23 May — A four-member Chinese delegation led by Mrs Liu Xiuwen, Secretary-General of Chinese Film Association, who are on study tour in Myanmar called on Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan at his office.

Film delegation arrives

Yangon, 23 May - A 4-member study group led by Secretary-General of Film Association the People's Republic of China Mrs Lieu Xiuwen arrived here by air this afternoon for exchange and cooperation in the movie field between the two countries.

YANGON, 23 May — Vice President of Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation Daw Khin Lay Thet to the working group for Education, other advisors and members of working groups, inspected the spoken English classes organized by working groups for Information and Education of MWAF at language lab and classrooms of Mingala Taungnyunt BEHS 3 here this morning and encouraged the trainees.