Endeavours to achieve all-round progress in all parts of country made simultaneously

As priority has been given to achieving national reconsolidation, peace and tranquility now prevail throughout the country, including the border areas.

Main building of Government Computer College (Kengtung) inaugurated

YANGON, 9 Feb—The main building of the Government Computer College, constructed by the Advanced Science and Technology Department under the Ministry of Science and Technology in Kengtung, Shan State (East), was opened as a gesture of honouring Union Day at the building this morning, with a speech by Chairman of the Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein.

Lt-Gen Soe Win congratulates Dr Thaksin on re-election

YANGON, 9 Feb — Lt-Gen Soe Win, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of congratulations to His Excellency Dr Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, who has won the election held on 6 February 2005 in Thailand.

Perpetually flourishing of Union Spirit a must among national people Secretary-1 meets Union Day delegates

YANGON, 9 Feb—Chairman of the Central Committee for Observance of the 58th Anniversary Union Day Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein held a meeting with Union Day delegates at the National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna this afternoon.

People of Bhamo District honours Union Day, supports National Convention

YANGON, 9 Feb — Over 1,550 local people including USDA members and other social organizations of Bhamo, Mansi and Shwegu townships attended the ceremony to honour the Union Day and support the National Convention near Sinkhan Bridge in Sinkhan Village of Bhamo Township on 4 February morning.

Qualitative improvement of USDA members under way

YANGON, 9 Feb — The Public Relations and Information Management course No 4 of the Union Solidarity Development Association concluded at the USDA Central Training School in Hmawby Township, Yangon Division, today.

13th Myanma Tatmadaw Medical Conference opens

YANGON, 9 Feb — The 13th Myanma Tatmadaw Medical Conference was opened at Hsinbyushin Hall of Defence Services Orthopaedic Hospital (500-bed) this morning.

CNG filling station No 006 commences functions

YANGON, 9 Feb — The CNG filling station No 006 of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise under the Ministry of Energy was commissioned at the station on No 2 Highway in Dagon Myothit Township this morning.

Mandalay Division holds ceremony to honour Union Day, support National Convention

YANGON, 9 Feb — People and USDA members and social organizations totalling over 1,000 from Mandalay, PyinOoLwin, Kyaukse, Myingyan, Meiktila, Yamethin and NyaungU Districts joined the ceremony to honour the Union Day and support the National Convention at the National Theatre in Mandalay this morning.

Pyapon District organizes ceremony to honour Union Day, support National Convention

YANGON, 9 Feb — A mass of people and USDA members totalling over 4,400 attended the ceremony to honour the Union Day and support the National Convention in Htinkwin Village of Kyaiklat Township, Pyapon District, this morning.