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Established 1914 Volume XVIII, Number 222 8th Waning of Tazaungmone 1372 ME Monday, 29 November, 2010 Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round develop- * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire * Stability of the State, community peace and ment of other sectors of the economy as well nation tranquillity, prevalence of law and order * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and * National reconsolidation * Development of the economy inviting participation in terms of preservation and safeguarding of cultural her- * Emergence of a new enduring State Constitu- technical know-how and investments from sources inside the itage and national character tion country and abroad * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit * Building of a new modern developed nation in * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the * Uplift of health, fitness and education stand- accord with the new State Constitution hands of the State and the national peoples ards of the entire nation th Plenary Meeting of 6 State Sangha True patriotism Maha Nayaka Committee concludes * It is very important for everyone of the nation regardless of the place he lives YANGON, 28 Nov —The 12th Plenary Meeting Joint-Secretary Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita of the Sixth 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Bhaddanta Vijjodaya sought the approval after Mem- to have strong Union Spirit. Committee continued for second day at Wizaya Mingala ber Sayadaws of the SSMNC (first branch) had * Only Union Spirit is the true patriotism Dhammathabin Hall on Kaba Aye Hill here this morn- submitted reports on their respective sectors. The ing. meeting then came to an end. all the nationalities will have to safe- Members of SSMNC discussed Viniççhaya, Today, U Tin Sein and Daw Kyin Thein and religious and educational affairs and selection of family from Pabedan Township offered meals to mem- guard. Vinnaya Sayadaws for sixth four-month period. bers of Sangha.—MNA SPDC Member Thura U Shwe Mann attends opening of Zeyathiri Township Hospital (50-bed) in Nay Pyi Taw District Member of the State Peace and Development Council Thura U Shwe Mann unveils bronze plaque of Zeyathiri Township Hospital (50-bed). MNA NAY PYI TAW, 28 Nov—Member of the State District this morning. National Races and Development Affairs Nay Pyi Peace and Development Council Thura U Shwe Mann Also present on the occasion were Commander Taw Mayor U Thein Nyunt, Minister for Information attended the opening and handing-over ceremony of of Nay Pyi Taw Command Brig-Gen Maung Maung U Kyaw Hsan, Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint, Zeyathiri Township Hospital (50-bed) in Nay Pyi Taw Aye, Minister for Progress of Border Areas and (See page 8) Photo shows new township hospital (50-bed) in Zeyathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw District.—MNA 29-11 2010 NL.pmd 1 11/29/2010, 2:51 AM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 29 November, 2010 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Monday, 29 November, 2010 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Parents, teachers, students * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State to work in harmony * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy In this Age of Knowledge, education is at the forefront of every field. So, it is required Commander awards championship trophy to Tatkon to increase highly-educated population for further development of the country. Township in football tournament Myanmar’s education goal is to generate an education system to establish a society NAY PYI TAW, 28 Nov—Tatkon Township Chairman of Mandalay City Development capable of overcoming the challenges of clinched title in the Mandalay Region Peace and Committee Mayor U Phone Zaw Han gave medals and Knowledge Age. Now, five-year programmes Development Council Chairman’s Trophy Men’s cash awards to best players in the respective places. of the 30-year plan for promotion of national Football Tournament held at Bahtoo Stadium on 23 Chairman of Mandalay Region PDC Commander education standard are being implemented November. of Central Command Brig-Gen Ye Aung presented Amarapura Township stood second in the championship trophy and cash award to Tatkon in order to achieve the goal. tournament. Township team and cash awards to first runner-up Younger generations with high caliber Officials awarded players from both first and Amarapura Township team. will be in the heart of shaping the future of the second prize winning teams. MNA nation. Now, more and more IT buildings, network systems and electronic systems are being established region-wise as a part to Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium goes on improve the education infrastructure for a NAY PYI TAW, 28 Today a total of 69 jade Competitive continues tomorrow. promising future of the nation. Nov—The 2010 Mid- lots were sold. bidding sales of jade lots MNA So far, the nation has seen 40,801 year Myanma Gems 123456789 basic education schools and 169 universities 123456789 Emporium continued at 123456789 123456789 and colleges. Teachers play a central role in Mani Yadana Jade Hall, 123456789 promoting the national education standard here, this morning. Minister and sharpening the abilities of the youth. Patron of the for Mines Contribution made by parents is an Central Committee for U Ohn important part of generating a bright future Organizing the Myint of younger generations. Children are to be Emporium Minister for cordially Mines U Ohn Myint nurtured well so as to be skilled in arts, converses science and technology. Students on their looked into sales of jade with gem part are to study hard to become highly- lots through competitive merchants. educated. bidding. MNA It is a bounden duty to build a new From 17 November 123456789 to date, 6749 local and 123456789 nation with the education sector in the centre. 123456789 foreign gem merchants 123456789 The programmes for promotion of the 123456789 visited the emporium. national education standard will pick up greater momentum if teachers, parents and students work and deal with one another in Mandalay Mayor inspects roadworks, asphalt factory harmony. 42nd State/Region Body Building and Physical Culture Contest held YANGON, 28 Nov—The 42nd State/Region Body Building and Physical Culture Contest this afternoon took place at Myanmar Convention Centre here, attended by General Secretary of Myanmar Olympic Committee Director-General U Thaung Htike of Sports and Physical Education Department. Chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee Mayor U Phone Zaw Han inspects Following the contest, Officials of Myanmar progress in repaving Yangon-Mandalay Highway near Htonbo-Myitnge junction in Body Building and Physical Culture Federation and Secretary Daw L Khon Yi of Central Work Amarapura Township.—MCDC Committee of Myanmar Women’s Sports Federation M ANDALAY, 28 Nov — Chairman of November. awarded prize winners. Mandalay City Development Committee Mayor He called for completion of roadwork on On behalf of Chairman of MOC, the general U Phone Zaw Han inspected works for tarmacking schedule and fire safety measures secretary presented championship shield to Yangon of Mandalay-Yangon Road in Amarapura at the factory. The mayor attended to the Region team and replicas to other winning teams. Township, asphalt factory in Pyigyidagon needs. MNA Township and downtown roads here on 6 MNA 29-11 2010 NL.pmd 2 11/29/2010, 2:51 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 29 November, 2010 3 Suicide bombers kill 12 at Afghan police HQ KABUL, 28 Nov— through three security “The site was Two suicide bombers gates, said Nawab covered with blood,” blew themselves up at an Waziry, the head of Waziry told The Afghan police head- Paktika’s provincial Associated Press after quarters Saturday, council. One attacker visiting the scene. He killing 12 officers in an detonated his explosives said an intelligence area along the Pakistan inside the police report several weeks ago border that still sees headquarters building, warned that suicide heavy Taleban attacks while the other blew attackers wearing police even as NATO pours in himself up near the uniforms would strike more troops and entrance about 20 soon. resources. minutes later. Internet Policemen were killed when a suicide attacker disguised in uniform blew The Taleban himself up inside a police headquarters in eastern Afghanistan. claimed responsibility 18 killed as cargo plane INTERNET for the attack in eastern Paktika Province, which crashes in residential area in NATO incursions of Pakistani airspace has long been a refuge Karachi, Pakistan for extremists from continues despite US denials around the world. It is ISLAMABAD, 28 tional Security Assi- manned pursuit. A one of the most violent Nov—Despite Pakist- stance Force (ISAF) NATO statement areas of Afghanistan, an’s clear-cut political gunship helicopters claimed that the militant where NATO and stance adopted amid violated Pakistani air- Afghan forces fight stern warnings and the space defying integrity had allegedly attacked a security post in eastern daily against the subsequent US written and sovereig-nty of Haqqani network, a apology and denials, the Pakistan for over half a Khost province of Pakistan-based Taleban NATO aircrafts con- dozen times in militancy Afghanistan. Later in the faction closely tied to tinued breaching Paki- plagued north-west day, two Kiowa stani airspace, raising Khyber Pakhtunkhwa al-Qaeda. wonders if these and southwest Balochis- helicopters killed The attackers, who incursions are being tan provinces bordering another four suspects. were disguised in police Rescue workers stand near the site of an airplane used as a barometer for Afghanistan further Internet uniforms, made it which crashed in Karachi 28 November, 2010.
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