Bulgarian President sends felicitations to Senior General Than Shwe

YANGON 7 Jan — The following is a message of felicitations from Mr Georgi Parvanov, President of the Republic of Bulgaria, sent to Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council, on the occasion of the 57th Anniversary Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar.

Essence of democracy will be deeper if people have greater sense to abide by rules, principles, laws Courage, sacrificing spirit make soldiers dare discharge combat duties

YANGON, 7 Jan — The Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science held the graduation parade of its 2nd Intake at the parade ground of Defence Services Medical Academy, here, at 7.30 am today, with an address by Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye.

* In the battle field, we, the soldiers, are always ready to sacrifice life for our comrades-in-arms, because of esprit de corps.

* You will have to nurse a wounded soldier and safe his life under enemy fire during the battle.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San attend graduation dinner of 2nd Intake of DSINPS

YANGON, 7 Jan — The graduation dinner of the 2nd Intake of Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science was held at the Convocation Hall of Defence Services Medical Academy, here, this evening, attended by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San.

More room should be given to film industry to make new creations without harming national culture and traditions Information Minister meets officials of Myanma Motion Picture Promotion Scrutinization Committee, Motion Picture and Video Censor Board

YANGON, 7 Jan—With the aim of promoting the standard of Myanma Motion Picture, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan met with officials of Myanma Motion Picture Promotion Scrutinization Committee and Motion Picture and Video Censor Board at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Information at 2 pm yesterday and gave necessary instructions.

Working groups of MWAF hold educative talks

YANGON, 7 Jan — The Working Group on Environment of the Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation held the educative talks on environment at Kamayut BEHS No 1 this morning.

Tasks for all-round development of mothers and children briefed

YANGON, 7 Jan—The Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee made clarifications to its functions at Kanaung Hall in Shwepyitha Township, Yangon North District, this morning.

60th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Objectives

— To work in concert with the people to achieve success in implementation of the seven-point Road Map for emergence of a peaceful, modern, developed and discipline-flourishing democratic nation

— To exert energetic efforts in carrying out the five rural development tasks

Participants arrive to take part in ASEAN Archery Championship

YANGON, 7 Jan — ASEAN Archery Federation President Mr Sanguan Kosavinta, who heads a three-member delegation, arrived here by air this evening. Myanmar is due to host the first ASEAN Archery Championship to be held from 9 to 14 January 2005. They were welcomed at Yangon International Airport by officials of the Sports and Physical Education Department, President of Myanmar Archery Federation Dr Khin Shwe and General Secretary U Kyaw Oo and officials.
 

First Air Bagan Open Golf Championship 20-23 Jan

YANGON, 7 Jan — The First Air Bagan Open Golf Championship, to be organized by Myanmar PGA and Myanmar Golf Federation and mainly sponsored by Air Bagan Ltd, will be held at Bagan Golf Course in NyaungU from 20 to 23 January.

The professional golfers division and the amateur golfers division from 0 to 12 handicap will be categorized. Officials concerned will manage transport and accommodation services for Bagan-bound golfers.