The loyal Tatmadaw

It can be said that the Tatmadaw was conceived in the anti-colonialist struggle and born of the anti-fascist resistance. As it was the rallying point of patriotic youths, it fitted into the good tradition of a patriotic Tatmadaw. As it maintained good military discipline, it became a disciplined Tatmadaw. Soon after Myanmar regained her independence in 1948, the fire of internal strife also started.

Prime Minister attends ceremony to install steel strings and supports of Shwedagon Pagoda Shwehtidaw

YANGON, 20 March—A ceremony to install steel strings and supports of Shwehtidaw of the Shwedagon Pagoda was held at the pagoda this morning and it was graced by the attendance of Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win.

Drugs destroyed on 18 occasions between 1990-2004 valued at US 14452m Fifth destruction of seized narcotic drugs, precursors, chemicals and paraphernalia held in Lashio

YANGON, 20 March — The fifth destruction of seized narcotic drugs, precursors, chemicals and paraphernalia of Shan State (North) organized by Shan State (North) Committee for Drug Abuse Control was held at the people’s sports grounds in Lashio yesterday morning, attended by Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint on inspection tour of Tiddim township, Chin State

YANGON, 20 March — State Peace and Development Council member Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Sagaing Division PDC Chairman North-West Command Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye, ...

Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win inspects Thanlwin Bridge (Tarpar) Project in Kutkai

YANGON, 20 March — Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win together with member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council Commander of North East Command Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing, the ministers, the deputy minister, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and heads of departments, arrived by helicopter at Thanlwin Bridge (Tarpar) in Kutkai on 18 March.

Myanmar delegation back from India

YANGON, 20 March — The Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Finance and Revenue Maj-Gen Hla Tun arrived back by air this morning after attending the meeting on information and communication of public relations departments and the finance sector held in New Delhi, India, from 16 to 18 March.

Fifth meeting of fifth State Central Working Committee of Sangha held

YANGON, 20 March — The fifth meeting of the fifth State Central Working Committee of the Sangha was held at Maha Pasana Cave in Kaba Aye Hill this morning.

Factories in Kyaukse region inspected

YANGON, 20 March — Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, accompanied by officials concerned, arrived at Fire Brick Factory Project, Kyaukse region, being implemented by Myanma Ceremic Industries on 18 March.

NC delegates visit pagodas, churches

YANGON, 20 March — Under the arrangement of Invitation and Accommodation Subcommittee of National Convention Convening Management Committee, NC delegates paid a pilgrimage visit to Shwe-mawdaw Pagoda and observed Kanbawzathadi Palace in Bago Township, Bago Division yesterday morning.