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Volume XVIII, Number 326 9th Waxing of Tabaung 1372 ME Sunday, 13 March, 2011

6th 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Four political objectives

* Stability of the State, community peace and tranquil-
lity, prevalence of law and order

Committee holds 13th Plenary Meeting * National reconsolidation

* Emergence of a new enduring State Constitution
* Building of a new modern developed nation in accord
with the new State Constitution
YANGON, 12 March—The 13th Plenary Meet- Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, Joint Secretary Four economic objectives
ing of the 6th 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Dvipitakadhara * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round
Committee held for the first-day session at Wizaya Bhaddanta Nimala submitted the report in brief to development of other sectors of the economy as well
* Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic sys-
Mingala Dhammathabin on Kaba Aye Hill, here, the meeting, and member abbots of the second tem
yesterday morning. branch of SSMNC also presented sector-wise re- * Development of the economy inviting participation in
Chairman Sayadaw of the Committee Abbot ports of the branch on undertakings in the fifth terms of technical know-how and investments from
sources inside the country and abroad
of Bhamo Monastery in Mandalay Abhidhaja Maha assigned period to the meeting. * The initiative to shape the national economy must be
Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha The abbots discussed matters related to kept in the hands of the State and the national peoples
Saddhammajotika Dr Bhaddanta Kumarabhivamsa Viniççhaya affairs, religious affairs and education. Four social objectives
presided over the meeting, and Joint Secretary The meeting focused on decease of State * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire na-
Sayadaw of the Committee Agga Maha Pandita Ovadaçariya Sayadaws and member Sayadaws of tion
Bhaddanta Manitasiribhivamsa acted as master of SSMNC and State Central Working Committee of * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and pres-
ervation and safeguarding of cultural heritage and
ceremonies. the Sasana of All Orders, substitute election of State national character
The Meeting Chairman Abbot of Bhamo Ovadaçariya Sayadaws, member Sayadaws of * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit
* Uplift of health, fitness and education standards of
Monastery delivered a Saraniya Ovadakatha. SSMNC and SCWCSAO. the entire nation
On behalf of the second branch of the State (See page 8)

PBANRDA Ministry holds 19th cash donation

ceremony for supply of potable water to rural regions
N AY P YI T AW , 12 water to rural areas. Min- Maung Maung Thein and
March—The 19th cash istry of Industry-2 do- wife Daw Myint Myint Minister
donation ceremony for nated K 5.064 million, Aye K 10 million, U Tint for
supply of potable water Myanmar War Veterans Hsan (ACE Co Ltd) K 5 Progress
to rural regions took place Organization K 1 million, million, Europe & Asia
of Border
at Myanmar International Myanmar Women’s Commercial Co Ltd K 55
Convention Centre here Affairs Federation K 2 million, U Chit Tun K Areas and
yesterday evening, at- million, Myanmar 3.346 million and Original National
tended by Minister for Maternal and Child Group Co Ltd K 3 million Races and
Progress of Border Areas Welfare Association K through Minister for Develop-
and National Races and 0.5 million, Minister for Industry-2 U Soe Thein.
Development Affairs U Industry-2 U Soe Thein Then, other
ment
Thein Nyunt, Minister for K 3.5 million and wellwishers contributed Affairs
Industry-2 U Soe Thein, Myanma Economic cash for water supply U Thein
Minister for Livestock Corporation K 2.5 million tasks. A total of 82 donors Nyunt
and Fisheries U Maung for water supply tasks contributed K 266.249
accepts
Maung Thein, Minister through Minister for million at today’s dona-
for Hotels and Tourism Livestock and Fisheries tion ceremony. Next, on cash
U Soe Naing, deputy U Maung Maung Thein behalf of the donors, U donation
ministers, departmental who presented certificates Tha Htay of Original from a
personnel, members of of honour to them. Group Co Ltd explained wellwisher.
social organizations and Sibin Thayar Yay purposes of the donation.
MNA
donors. Bank donated K 40 mil- Speaking on the
Director-General of lion, Myanma Livestock occasion, Minister for development affairs donors plus help of local welfare; and that he, on
Development Affairs and Fisheries Progress of Border Areas committees were as- and international social behalf of the Govern-
Department U Soe Ko Ko Development Bank K 30 and National Races and signed to ensure smooth organizations; that ment, much appreciated
elaborated on undertak- million, Minister for Live- Development Affairs U transport and accessibility development affairs com- donors for their
ings for supply of potable stock and Fisheries U Thein Nyunt said that to potable water in rural mittees were working for contributions to water
Development Affairs Committees have so areas; that a 10-year plan
was put into practice
supply of potable water
to arid regions as well as
supply tasks.
After the cash
far spent K 10485.20 million out of their fund since 2000-2001 fiscal regions facing water donation ceremony, the
from 2000-2001 fiscal year to 2009-2010 fiscal year; that the plan was shortage; that as the top ministers, the deputy min-
being implemented priority, every village had isters and donors viewed
year on water supply tasks in rural regions and through the fund of the now been facilitated with documentary photos on
have budgeted to spend K 2532.08 million for Government, and devel- a tube well and that more supply of potable water
opment affairs commit- tube wells would be sunk to rural regions.
2010-2011 fiscal year. tees, and contribution of on consideration of social (See page 8)

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 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 13 March, 2011

PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire

Sunday, 13 March, 2011 * 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
Disseminate health knowledge * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State
to reading groups * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy
The countries with higher literacy rates
are meeting improved health standard.
Literacy based on comprehension and
A & I Minister receives Indian guest
understanding is a key for healthy and pleasant
life.
Literacy for all is a basic factor in striving
for development of economic and social
standards of the nation. Due to the increase of
literates, the literacy rate hits over 94 per cent
in Myanmar. The number of readers is also
increasing gradually. It is necessary to create
better environment for readers and open
libraries as part of efforts to broaden their
horizons with best works and to gear up for
dissemination of health knowledge.
In providing health care services to the
people, the Ministry of Health, is giving equal
priority to medical treatment and prevention. Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Htay Oo receives Director Mr Rakesh Shah of Nipha
Everybody must have health knowledge on a Exports (P) Limited of India.—MNA
wider scale in taking prevention against
NAY P YI T AW , 12 March — Minister for During the meeting, Mr. Rakesh Shah
infection of diseases.
Agriculture and Irrigation U Htay Oo received Director discussed with the minister matters on cooperation
Reading groups on health subject can Mr. Rakesh Shah of Nipha Exports (P) Limited of the in the oil crops development project in Myanmar.
contribute to disseminating health knowledge Republic of India, at his office here on 9 March. MNA
to the people. Especially, the reading groups
have to be organized in rural areas. Eight to Pyithu Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw representatives Myanmar
Entrepreneurs Asso-
Gems
ten-member reading groups may share their
health knowledge under the trees, homes or visit Myanma Gems Emporium ciation U Maung Gyi and
officials conducted them
farming huts. round the jade hall.
They may hold discussions on warnings The deputy
about common diseases in respective seasons speaker and party
and pamphlets on health matters. They may viewed round sales of
share basic health practices on personal hygiene jade and pearl lots,
and carrying out systematic sanitation at their jewellery shops and the
environs. Gems Museum.
This morning,
All literates will have various topics of
local and foreign gem
knowledge on a wider scale. Thanks to merchants tendered and
establishment of reading groups on health bid for jewellery, jade
subject, dissemination of health knowledge and pearl lots.
can smoothly be carried out in rural areas. A total of 105 lots
Raising community based health knowledge of pearl of Myanma
will contribute much to creation of healthy Pearls Enterprise and
environs for longevity of the people. local pearl companies
were sold today.
Secretary of Central
Local and foreign gem merchants view jade Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw representatives view sales of jade Committee U Thein Swe
lots.—MNA lots at Mani Yadana Jade Hall.—MNA presented gift to
Mr Javen Praful
NAY P YI T AW, 12 sales of jade lots at Mani Shantichand of Japan
March—The 48 th Yadana Jade Hall, who bid the highest
Myanma Gems documentary videos on price.
Emporium continued for Myanma Gems From 10 to 12
the third day at Mani Emporiums and opening March, 253 lots of pearl
Yadana Jade Hall near of the jade hall. were sold through
the Gems Museum, here, Secretary of the tender system and
today. Central Committee for competitive bidding.
Pyithu Hluttaw and Organizing the Jewellery will be sold
Amyotha Hluttaw emporium Managing through tender system
representatives led by Director U Thein Swe of and competitive bidding
Deputy Speaker of Myanma Gems tomorrow.
Pyithu Hluttaw U Nanda Enterprise and central The emporium
Kyaw Swa viewed the committee members, will last up to 22 March.
jade garden, display and Vice-Chairperson of MNA

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Two NATO soldiers killed

in Afghanistan
KABUL, 12 March— southern Afghanistan ISAF policy to defer
Two soldiers with the casualty identification
yesterday,” ISAF said in
NATO-led International a brief statement. procedures to the
Security Assistance relevant
In another statement national
Force (ISAF) died Friday also released authorities.”
on
in separate incidents in Saturday, ISAF Troops mainly from
Afghanistan’s restive US, Britain, Canada and
confirmed that another
southern region, the Australia have been
alliance soldier lost his
military alliance said on stationed in the southern
life as a result of a non-
Saturday. region within the
battle related injury also
“An International framework of ISAF to
in southern Afghanistan
Security Assistance on Friday. fight Taleban militants.
Force service member However, theThe latest casualties
Smoke rises from the area where three Taleban suicide bombers burst died during an have
statements did not reveal brought the
into a branch of Kabul Bank and detonated their devices recently. improvised explosive number of foreign forces
the nationalities of the
INTERNET device (IED) attack in that have been killed in
victims by saying “It is
the violence-hit Afghan-
Two NATO oil tankers Four killed in US drone strike in istan to 80 since the
beginning of this year.
torched in Balochistan N-W Pakistan A total of 711 NATO
QUETTA , 12 March—In the latest attack on soldiers, most of them
According to the
convoys in Pakistan carrying supplies for NATO Americans, were killed
report, the US drone in Afghanistan in 2010.
forces in Afghanistan, gunmen torched two NATO fired three missiles at
oil tankers in Balochistan on Saturday. MNA/Xinhua
a vehicle in the
The Dawn quoted police official Zareef Kurd,
Miranshah area of
as saying that the attack happened in Balochistan’s
North Waziristan, a
Mach Area.
place bordering
The assailants fled after the attack, and there
Afghanistan, which is
were no casualties in the incident.
Mach is about 75 kilometres east of Quetta, believed to be a
which is the capital of Balochistan. stronghold of militants
Earlier, there have been similar attacks on the in Pakistan. Friday’s
convoys carrying supplies for NATO forces in strike is the 17 th of its
Afghanistan in Quetta, Naseerabad and Shikarpur kind launched by the
Areas of Pakistan. US drones in Pakistan’s
NATO trucks and oil tankers are regularly I SLAMBAD , 12 afternoon in Pakistan’s territory in 2011,
targeted with arson attacks blamed on insurgents March—At least four northwest tribal area causing at least 80 A woman looks at
attempting to disrupt the two key supply lines, which people were killed in of North Waziristan, people killed since the her wounded son at a
cross western Pakistan bound for foreign troops a US drone strike reported local Urdu TV beginning of this year. hospital, who was
fighting in neighbouring Afghanistan.—Internet launched on Friday channel ARY. MNA/Xinhua injured in a car bomb

Mexican army raid drug camp, eight attack in Kirkuk,

some 250 km (155
gunmen killed miles) north of
MEXICO CITY, 12 March— Mexican authorities say soldiers have raided Baghdad, on 11
a drug gang’s camp in northeastern Mexico and killed eight gunmen in March, 2011. A
a shootout. parked car bomb
The Defence Department says gunmen opened fire on troops as they wounded 20 people
approached the camp outside San Fernando, a town in the border state
when it went off in a
of Tamaulipas.
market in Rahim
A military statement says nine other people were detained in the raid
Friday, including a woman who claimed she had been kidnapped. It says Mawa, a mainly
An Afghan policeman gestures (C) at the site of a
suicide bomb attack in Kabul recently. A suicide soldiers seized 10 guns, marijuana, 58 camouflage uniforms and 11 bulletproof Kurdish Area, police
attacker on Monday targeted a downtown Kabul jackets. and hospital sources
hotel, the Safi Landmark, that was hit by a similar The statement does not say what gang ran the camp, but San Fernando said. Picture taken on
assault nearly a year ago, killing at least three is in the heart of territory controlled by the Zetas cartel. Zetas were blamed 11 March, 2011.
people and wounding several others, Afghan and for the massacre of 72 South and Central Americans at a ranch outside
Western officials said.—INTERNET INTERNET
the town last August.—Internet

Five Israelis killed in West Bank attack In file photo, Beiji

refinery workers
J ERUSALEM , 12 attacker broke into a attack,” the spokeswo- attempt to extinguish a
March—A Palestinian house in the settlement man said. burning pipe line fire
infiltrator killed five of Itamar overnight and She said troops were after militants set fire to
Israelis in a Jewish stabbed to death a couple searching for the attacker Iraq’s largest oil
settlement in the West and three children, in the area around Itamar, refinery in al-Fath,
Bank early Saturday, an including a baby, from which is near the about 15 kilometre (10
Israeli military the same family. Palestinian city of miles) north
spokeswoman said. “Five civilians were Nablus. She gave no of Beiji, Iraq.
Israeli media said the killed in this terrorist further details.—Reuters INTERNET

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Blast at Japan nuke plant,

‘1,000 dead’ after quake
MINAMISOMA, 12 March—An explosion and feared meltdown at one of
Japan’s nuclear plants exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country
after a massive quake and tsunami left 1,000 feared dead.
Reactor cooling systems failed at two plants after Friday’s record 8.9-
magnitude earthquake hit, unleashing a terrifying 10-metre (33-foot) wave
that tore through coastal towns and cities, destroying all in its path.
Smoke was seen billowing from the Fukushima No. 1 atomic plant about
250 kilometres (160 miles) northeast of Tokyo after an explosion at the
ageing facility on Saturday destroyed the walls and roof, reports said. The
blast reportedly left several workers injured. Kyodo News agency said
radioactive caesium had been detected near the site, quoting the Japanese
nuclear safety commission. Radioactivity rose 20-fold outside, reports
said.—Xinhua
Urban area is seen
devastated in
Over 20 powerful aftershocks hit off
Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan’s east coast
northern Japan TOKYO, 12 March— afternoon. National Police Agency,
Saturday, on 12 At least 20 aftershocks, At least 630 people more than 215,000
March, 2011 after from 5-6.8 magnitude were killed after people were in
Japan’s biggest on the Richter scale, Friday’s great emergency shelters in
jolted near the east coast earthquake and ensuing eastern and northern
recorded earthquake
of Honshu, Japan huge tsunami hit Japan on Saturday
slammed into its Saturday following a northeast Japan, public following the 8.8
eastern coast Friday. massive 8.8 magnitude broadcaster NHK magnitude earthquake The Fukushima nuclear plant in Fukushima
XINHUA earthquake struck the reported Saturday. and tsunami struck the prefecture in northeastern Japan is pictured in
country Friday According to the country.—Xinhua a 2008 file photo. —XINHUA

New Zealand 83 rescued after floating

tsunami alert lifted restaurant breaks loose
W ELLINGTON , 12 Zealand on Saturday,and C OVINGTON , 12 March—Authorities say they
March— New Zealand in some locations, waves safely rescued 83 people from a floating barge
Civil Defence said on were up to 1 metre high. restaurant that broke its moorings on the Ohio
Saturday no further Civil Defence said the
River and drifted at least 85 yards from its dock.
tsunami threat exists for first waves at Raoul
Covington Fire Department Capt. Chris
New Zealand coastlines Island in the Kermadecs
Kiely said early Saturday that Jeff Ruby’s
as a result of the Japan were recorded at 6.35 am
earthquake and its alert on Saturday (17:35 GMT Waterfront restaurant drifted downriver to a
for New Zealand has been Friday) and the first at nearby bridge but a rear mooring line held firm
cancelled. However, the North Cape were at 7.10 and authorities were able to rig ladders and
Vehicles are crushed by a collapsed wall at a
Civil Defence advisory am. The initial waves rescue dinner patrons and others aboard.
carpark in Mito city in Ibaraki prefecture after Kiely says patrons called on cell phones for
issued at 5.30 pm on were 15 cm high but
Saturday said minor subsequently increased a massive earthquake rocked Japan. The help after 10 p.m. Friday and adds they were
fluctuations in sea level to up to 70 cm. strongest quake on record to hit Japan Friday calmly taken in life jackets to shore. The
may continue for up to 48 There have been unleashed a terrifying 10-metre tsunami that restaurant is located on the Kentucky side of the
hours and caution is reports of some harbours claimed hundreds of lives, with a nuclear plant river opposite Cincinnati. He says the former
advised on beaches and and bays experiencing Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver, NBC
and petrochemical complex among multiple
in marine environments. waves of up to 1 metre NFL commentator Cris Collinsworth, was among
Tidal surges following the and tidal surges. sites set ablaze.
those rescued.
quake reached New Xinhua INTERNET Xinhua

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J AKARTA , 12 March— Two moderate Flames engulf
earthquakes rocked eastern Indonesia’s Maluku
and Papua provinces on Saturday, the Meteorology, buildings in an
Climatology and Geophysics Agency said here. industrial complex in
The first tremor of 5.4 magnitude was centered
at 162 kilometers southwest of Jayapura City of Sendai, northern
Papua province on 13:04 local time (0404 GMT)
and at a depth of 10 kilometers under seabed. Japan, Saturday, on
The second one of 5.0 on the Richter scale was 12 March, 2011.
centered at 261 kilometers northwest of Saumlaki
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or damage and the agency has not issued a tsunami
warning after the two quakes.—Xinhua

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Device approved to Health Tip: Evaluate back

continue blood flow during pain in children
brain surgery If a child has back pain, it is more likely than in adults to
signal an underlying health problem, the American Academy of
NEW YORK, 12 March— A device that permits Orthopaedic Surgeons says.
the rerouting of blood flow during surgery to treat The academy adds that back pain in children should be
a brain aneurysm or tumour in people at greater risk evaluated by a physician, especially if the child also is:
of stroke has been approved by the US Food and * Losing weight or running a fever. An Indian doctor examines a patient
Drug Administration. * Complaining of numbness or weakness. with a digital forehead thermometer
The Excimer Laser Assisted Non-Occlusive * Having difficulty walking. at the HCG Medi-Surge Hospital in
Anastamosis (ELANA) Surgical Kit makes it * Having pain that extends from the back down one or both of Ahmedabad on 10 August, 2009.
possible for surgeons to bypass the aneurysm or the legs. The number of people to die from
tumour without clipping the affected artery and * Having bladder- or bowel-control issues. swine flu in India rose to six, health
temporarily ending blood flow, the agency said in * Having pain that prevents the child from sleeping.—Internet officials said.—INTERNET
a news release.
About 1,000 people who have brain bypass Apple-shaped obesity may not have
surgery each year would be at higher-than-normal
risk of stroke if the artery were clipped and blood higher heart attack risk
flow stopped, the agency said. These patients — 13 BEIJING, 12 March— People with more fat around their waist,
and older — often have a weakened, enlarged area often known as “apple shape”, may not have a greater risk of
in a brain artery called a cerebral aneurysm, or a heart attack than those with fatter bottoms and hips, according to
tumour at the base of the skull. a new study published in Lancet as quotted by media reports
The ELANA kit was approved under the FDA’s Friday.
“Humanitarian Use Device” rules, meaning it’s Patients undergo fire treatment, a This study funded by the Medical Research Council and
designed to treat or diagnose a condition that traditional Chinese medicine therapy, British Heart Foundation, reviewed 220,000 individual records
affects fewer than 4,000 people each year in the at a weight loss centre in Changchun, from 17 countries and monitored the occurrence of heart attacks
United States. Qualifying manufacturers must show Jilin Province in northeastern China or strokes based on body mass index (BMI) versus waist-hip
that the device’s benefits outweigh its risks, and 20 June, 2010. The treatment process circumference. It found that people with “apple-shaped” obesity
that no similar device is already available. includes massaging parts of the were at a higher risk of having heart risks compared to those with
The ELANA kit should not be used if the patient, wrapping the areas with general obesity as assessed by their BMI.
patient shows hardening of the arteries towels, adding Chinese medicated This contradicts previous claims that “apple shaped” bodies
(arteriosclerosis) or artery calcification, the FDA liquor onto the towels and igniting were three times more likely to suffer heart attacks than those
warned.—Internet them.—INTERNET with more generally distributed fat.—Xinhua

Indonesian central bank sees FDI Southern

up by 42% in 2011 Enterprises
JAKARTA, 12 March— Indonesian central outpace capital market inflows as the US fireplaces
bank forecasted that foreign direct investment economy is returning to growth, meaning the
(FDI) this year would surge by 42 percent to money will fly back to safe-haven assets from
recalled
14.5 billion US dollars this year, but it riskier bets in emerging markets, he said, W ASHINGTON , 12
expected capital market inflows to fall as adding that but the Indonesian government March— The Consumer
A technician is at work at the advanced economies recover, according to much prefers direct investment to inflows to Product Safety Com-
French Tsunami Warning Center in local media Saturday. “The confidence about capital markets, which are far more liquid and mission announced a
Bruyeres-le-Chatel, south of Paris. our economy has built up and we are glad to easier to withdraw. The capital inflow into voluntary recall of
The World Bank on Friday said it see this trend,” Budi Mulya, a deputy Indonesia have increased sharply over the Southern Enterprises wall
was ready to help the recovery governor at the central bank, told the Jakarta past two years. They plunged to minus 1.8 mount fireplaces sold by
effort in quake- and tsunami-struck Globe on the sidelines of a high-level billion US dollars in 2008 during the global Home Shopping Net-
Japan by mobilizing and deploying conference on Asian inflows in Nusa Dua, financial crisis, but skyrocketed to 26. 2 billion work.
specialists to support recovery and Bali on Friday. US dollars last year as investors were drawn to Importer Southern
reconstruction.—INTERNET But this year, the FDI growth will likely high- yielding assets.—Xinhua Enterprises Inc of Coppell,
Texas, has received 12
Italy’s economy grows 1.5% in 4th reports of the units falling
from the wall, as heat from
quarter of 2010 the fireplaces causes the
ROME, 12 March— The Italian economy grew 1.5 percent the last quarter of 2010 year- plastic mounting screws
on-year, helped by increased consumer spending and exports, national statistics agency to “deform” the com-
Istat said on Friday. mission said. The recall
The agency reported a 1.3 percent growth for the said period last month. involves Colin Cowie
Sales of exported goods advanced 0.5 percent from October to December, and dual-positioning wood
household consumption gained 0.1 percent from the third quarter, Istat said. wall-mount gel-fuel
Italy, the fourth largest economy in the European Union, tried hard to pull out from the People wait in line for the opening of a fireplaces, item No 955-
government job center in Madrid in 2009. 074. The wooden wall
2009 recession when its GDP shrank 5.1 percent and its recovery is less pronounced than
Eurozone leaders began talks Friday on
other large economies that use the euro currency. mount fireplace has an
stepping up policy coordination to tame a
The German economy grew 0.4 percent during the fourth quarter from the third quarter, debt crisis threatening to claim new espresso-colored finish
and rose 4 percent over the same period in 2009. France rose 0.3 percent on a quarterly basis victims as struggling Portugal took tough highlighted with copper,
and 1.5 percent from the same period of previous year. new measures to stabilise its finances. silver or antique gold
Xinhua INTERNET trim.—Xinhua

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A staff member put
Australian customs seize 2.5 million vegetables in order at a
supermarket in Qingdao,
illegal cigarettes east China’s Shandong
Province, on 9 March,
CANBERRA, 12 March—Australian container X-ray, and when that raised 2011. Qingdao Bureau of
customs and border protection staff their suspicions, the goods were Commerce organizes more
than 20 suppliers and
on Thursday said they have seized unpacked and a physical examination
local supermarkets to
more than 2.5 million illegally imported uncovered the cigarettes. strike direct sale
cigarettes. “While cigarettes and tobacco are contracts, a move to
According to Home Affairs not illegal items in Australia, it is against streamline mid-stream
Minister Brendan O’Connor, this is a the law to fail to declare what is being link and stabilize food
large seizure that represents 1.214 brought into Australia, and duty price.—XINHUA
million US dollars in evaded evasion is also illegal,” O’ Connor said
government revenue, and is the latest in a statement released on Thursday.
China completes world’s fastest
interception as part of the work of “Counterfeit products can also be underwater railway tunnel
Customs and Border Protection to stop subject to civil action from the registered G UANGZHOU , 12 crossed the Pearl River Kong.
counterfeit and illegally imported trademark owners.” March — Construction of estuary in south China’s Liu Guangjun, project
tobacco into Australia. Customs and Border Protection said China’s first underwater Guangdong Province with manager with the Shizi-
Last month, customs officers at over the past four years, they have railway tunnel was a length of 10.8 kilometres. yang Tunnel, said large
the Brisbane Container Examination seized 977 tonnes of tobacco and 286 completed on Saturday in It is designed for trains shielding machines had
Facility were suspicious of a shipping million illegally imported cigarettes in south China, which allows travelling at 350 kilometres been used in digging of
container from Hong Kong, China sea cargo, which represents potential trains to operate at the per hour, the highest of all the tunnel at 60 metres
that was marked by the importer as revenue evasion of about 402 million world’s top speed under underwater tunnels underwater.
holding bubble wrap and lunch boxes. US dollars. the water. The project, or worldwide. Construction of the
Officers conducted an initial Xinhua the Shiziyang Tunnel, The 10.8-kilometre tunnel started in Nov-
tunnel, which is also the ember 2007, and the
Coal mine blast kills 13, leaves six country’s longest, is a key Guangzhou-Shenzhen-
part of a 140-kilometre Hong Kong express rail
missing in SW China high-speed rail link that link is scheduled to put
connects Guangzhou, the into operation in 2012,
GUIYANG, 12 March—A gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in capital of China’s southern which would slash travel
southwest China’s Guizhou Province early Saturday, leaving 13 miners dead economic powerhouse time between Guangzhou
Japanese giant Sony has and six missing, local authorities said. Guangdong, with the city and Hong Kong to 40 min-
appointed Kazuo Hirai The blast hit the Xincheng coal mine in Panxian County, Liupanshui City, of Shenzhen, also in utes from the current two
(pictured), the head of its Guangdong, and Hong
at 0:30 a.m. when 34 mine workers were working underground, the county hours.—MNA/Xinhua
PlayStation game
business, to a new key government said in a statement.
position in a move seen as Fifteen mine managed to escape, it said.
the first step in anointing Rescuers have recovered 13 bodies and are searching for the six remaining
him as successor to CEO
Howard Stringer.
missing. An investigation into the cause of the explosion is underway.
INTERNET Xinhua

Toxin found in sardines that Persian cats pose for

clogged US marina pictures during the
L OS A NGELES , 12 biologist David Caron off on oxygen deprivation Cats! Show New York
March—The millions of wrote in a summary of his and is also testing fish for at Madison Square
sardines that were found laboratory’s findings toxins at its animal Garden in New York
floating dead in a Southern which were reported by forensics laboratory.
on 11 Oct, 2003.
California marina this the Los Angeles Times. Results are not expected
week tested positive for a Caron said that he still until next week. INTERNET
powerful neurotoxin, believes that critically low Domoic acid is often
researchers said Friday. oxygen levels in the water found in the stomach of
High levels of domoic caused the sardines to fish that have been feeding Obesity on the rise in America’s pets
acid were found in the suffocate, but it’s possible on plankton during toxic FORT LAUDERDALE, 12 March—A that if a nine-pound cat gains a pound,
sardines, which may have the toxin may have been algae blooms. The toxin study says 20 percent of America’s that’s an 11 percent increase.
distressed them off the Los one explanation for why has been linked to 171 million dogs and cats are obese, “That’s like a 180-pound man
Angeles coastline and they crowded into the neurological disorders, a 10 percent increase from 2007, going up to 200,” he says. “We need
caused them to swim into marina. illnesses and deaths in with attendant problems like diabetes to make pet owners aware of that.”
the Redondo Beach The California seabirds, sea lions, sea and arthritis. Dogs are natural hunters, so when
marina, University of Department of Fish and otters and whales. As with humans, weight issues in they find food, their inclination is to
Southern California Game has blamed the die- Internet pets produce health woes and can eat, said veterinarian Dr Robert.
significantly shorten lifespan, the “In their natural makeup, they’d
Dead sardines South Florida Sun Sentinel reported eat only once every week or two weeks,
removed from the Friday. and that was in a pack,” he said. “Then
surface at King “We just keep seeing more and they eat all they can. They’re
more overweight pets,” Fort gluttonous by nature. You put food
Harbor marina in Lauderdale veterinarian Dr Jesus down, they will eat it regardless of
Redondo Beach, Aramendi said. “Some owners whether they need it or not.”
Calif, on 10 March, recognize it, but others don’t. Or they The problem is made worse by
2011, are contained are just in denial.” guilt, he said.
Part of the problem is that a small “You rarely seen an owner who
for removal.
weight gain in a pet can be a has underfed his pet.”
INTERNET significant increase, he said, noting Internet

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The Fifth Meeting of the Sixth State Central Working Committee of the Sangha
of All Orders and the great grand Religious Title-Presentation Ceremony of 2011
Ba Sein (Religious Affairs)
The State Central Working Committee of In fact, the main objectives of holding the representing all members of Sangha throughout
the Sangha of All Orders of the Union of Myanmar First Great Buddhist Council (Synod) through the the country.
comprising 300 members of the Sangha represents Sixth Great Buddhist Council (Synod) were to The main objectives of the Fifth Meeting of
over five hundred thousand members of the Sangha purify, perpetuate, propagate, promote and preserve the Sixth State Central Working Committee of the
residing in the Union of Myanmar. According to the Buddha Sasana. Although altogether Six Sangha of All Orders are to strengthen more
the fundamental principles which were passed Buddhist Councils (Synods) were held, it was efforts for purification, perpetuation, propagation
and adopted by the very First Successful found that different schools and sects still appeared. and promotion of Theravada Buddha Sasana
Congregation of the Sangha of All Orders of the They were not united and they parted from each throughout the world. It is further learnt that all
Union of Myanmar in 1980, the State Central other. Because of different schools and sects, many necessary arrangements and requirements for
Working Committee of the Sangha of All Orders unlawful views (Adhammavadas) which were holding the Fifth Meeting of the Sixth State
shall hold its annual meeting at least once a year. contrary to and incompatible with the Pitakas of the Central Working Committee of the Sangha of All
We all Buddhists throughout the Union of Threvada Buddha Sasana appeared. In reality, Orders have already been made by the Ministry of
Myanmar know that altogether Six Congregation these unlawful views endangered true Buddhism. Religious Affairs and authorities concerned.
of the Sangha of All Orders leading and Therefore, all the Buddhists felt worried about We all Buddhists throughout the Union of
contributing to the purification, perpetuation, the situation of true Buddhism. They really want to Myanmar are heartily pleased and honoured to be
propagation and promotion of the Buddha Sasana purify, perpetuate, propagate and promote the able to pay profound respect to the members of
were successfully held by arrangements and Threvada Buddha Sasana. According to the history the Sangha present at the Fifth Meeting of the
supports of Buddhist people and Government of of Buddhism, it is learnt the schisms and split of Sixth Central Working Committee of the Sangha
the Union of Myanmar in 1980, 1985, 1990, schools and sects usually occurred among the of All Orders.
1995, 2000 and 2005 respectively. In accordance Monastic Orders whenever some members of the
with the objectives and guidelines laid down by Sangha of Orders were in trouble through dispute The great grand Religious Title-Presentation
these successful congregations of the Sangha of and mutual misunderstanding. Ceremony of 2011
All Orders, the very first unity of the members of To rebuild the unity and mutual understanding In order to promote and flourish the three
Sangha could be formed in the Union of Myanmar between different schools and sects of the Sangha kinds of the Buddha Sasana, viz, (1) Pariyatti
within one hundred years. Orders is deeply needed for the welfare and interest Sasana (learning Buddha’s teachings), (2) Patipatti
We all Buddhists all over the world know that of the nation as well as for the Buddha Sasana. Sasana (Practical application of Buddha's
altogether six great Buddhist Councils (Synods) Altogether Six Buddhist Councils (Synods) were teachings) and (3) Pativedha Sasana (realization
leading and contributing to the purification, held to establish the unity of the Sangha of All of Buddha’s teachings), the State Peace and
perpetuation, propagation and promotion of the Orders so long as the Buddha Sasana exists. All the Development Council of the Union of Myanmar
Buddha Sasana were convened after the noble Buddhists firmly believe that without the unity of issued Notification No 1/2011 on the 63rd
demise of the Omniscient Gotama Buddha over the Sangha, it is impossible to promote the Buddha Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar
2550 years ago. The Fifth Great Buddhist council Sasana. As old saying goes, “Whenever religion is which falls on the 4th January 2011, conferring
was held in Myanmar in the year 2415 of the pure, the society prospers”. The situation of the Religious Titles on the 103 eminent Buddhist
Buddhist Era (1871CE) and attended by the 2400 nation was well-developed and prosperous in those monks including 11 from abroad, five elder nuns
Mahatheras, and the Sixth Great Buddhist Council golden times when the members of the Sangha of and 26 laypersons who distinctively carried out
was also held in Myanmar in the year 2498 of the Orders unanimously practiced the Vinaya Laws purification, perpetuation, propagation and
Buddhist Era (1954 CE) and attended by 2500 and fulfilled their religious duties. promotion of the three kinds of the Buddha Sasana
Mahatheras from the Five Theravada Buddhist The First, the Second, the Third, the Fourth, across the world.
nations, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka and the Fifth and the Sixth Congregations of the Sangha The great grand ceremony for presenting
Myanmar. The Buddhist peoples from those of All Orders of the Union of Myanmar successfully religious titles will be held at the Sasana Maha
Theravada Buddhist nations were greatly pleased have rebuilt the unity of the Sangha of All Orders Beikman (Great Sasana Centre) in the precinct of
and honoured for successfully holding the Sixth with the support of Buddhists and the Government the Uppatasanti Pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw, the
Great Buddhist Council in the Buddhist world. since 1980. A single Sangha Organization could capital of the Union of Myanmar, at 4 pm on the
It was felt that without the unity of the be formed in the Union of Myanmar for the first 19 March 2011 (Fullmoon day of Taboung 1372
Sangha, it was impossible to execute purification, time in one hundred years. ME). All religious title recipients have already
perpetuation, propagation and promotion of the been invited to attend the great grand ceremony.
Buddha Sasana. As different schools and sects of The Fifth Meeting of the Sixth State Central It is further learnt that altogether 514 members of
the Sangha of All Orders appeared separately, Working Committee of the Sangha of All Orders the Sangha, five elder nuns, 26 laypersons and
they were not able to unitedly implement the noble In accordance with the prescribed terms of others will be present on this auspicious occasion.
task of purification, perpetuation, propagation the Sangha Organizations of the Union of Besides, the auspicious ceremony for
and promotion of the Buddha Sasana. In reality all Myanmar, the Fifth Meeting of the Sixth State offering of provisions and various articles to 514
members of the Sangha and devotees want the Central Working Committee of the Sangha of All members of the Sangha and five elder nuns will
everlasting unity of the Sangha of All Orders. Orders are fixed to be held at the Mahapasana Cave be held on a large scale on the same day.
They firmly believe that it only can be possible to (Great Cave) on Kaba Aye Hillock, Yangon, from All Buddhists, donors and wellwishers are
purify, perpetuate, propagate and promote the 13 to 15 March 2011. The meeting will be attended cordially invited to attend this auspicious
Sasana by the unity of the Sangha. The Buddha, by 300 members of the State Central Working ceremony for paying profound respect to the
Himself urged the members of the Sangha to unite Committee of the Sangha of All Orders and 111 members of the Sangha and sharing merits of
in order to carry out His Teachings. members of the State Sangha Ovadacariya (Patrons) good deeds.

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The 13th Plenary

Meeting of the 6th
47-member State
Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee
in progress.
MNA

6th 47-member State Sangha cussed Viniççhaya affairs, religious affairs and
education matter.
Agga Maha Pandita Bhadadnta Panditabhivamsa
and Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Ariyalankara
Maha Nayaka Committee… They also held discussion on seeking
approval for the agenda of the 5th Plenary
reviewed discussions on Viniççhaya affairs, re-
ligious affairs and education matters.
(from page 1) Meeting the 6th State Central Working Commit- Joint Secretary Sayadaw Agga Maha
In the second-day session, Agga Maha tee of the Sangha of All Orders. Pandita Bhaddanta Manitasiribhivamsa sought
Pandita Bhaddanta Suradhaja, Ganthavaçaka Minister for Religious Affairs Thura U approval for the report. Later, the 13th
Pandita Bhaddanta Nandasara and Agga Maha Myint Maung supplicated on religious affairs. Plenary Meeting came to an end.
Ganthavaçaka Pandita Bhaddanta Vepulla dis- Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sumana, MNA

PBANRDA Ministry holds regions and states, totaling 23,225 villages have
access to potable water.
townships in Magway Region and 23 townships in
Mandalay Region, altogether 82 townships in the
19th cash donation Development Affairs Committees have so far
spent K 10485.20 million out of their fund from 2000-
arid zone have access to potable water. Every
village in 19 districts was facilitated with a tube
ceremony… 2001 fiscal year to 2009-2010 fiscal year on water well and further efforts will be made for increasing
(from page 1) supply tasks in rural regions and have budgeted to the quantity of tube wells for sufficiency of potable
At present, a total of 8,042 villages of re- spend K 2532.08 million for 2010-2011 fiscal year. water.
gions in dry zone and 15,183 villages of other 34 townships in Sagaing Region, 25 MNA

Minister for Industry-2 U Soe Thein accepting Minister for Hotels and Tourism U Soe Naing Minister for Livestock and Fisheries U Maung
cash donation from a wellwisher. accepting cash donation from a wellwisher. Maung Thein accepting cash donation from a
MNA MNA wellwisher.—MNA

Industry-1 Maung Myanmar Pakistani delegation concludes visit

Cycling Contest held in Y ANGON ,
March—A delegation
12 evening after visiting the ship this morning.
Union National Races Vil-
am on 8 March and toured
They arrived in Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw and
Meiktila comprising instructors lage in Thakayta Town- Yangon of Myanmar at 9 Taunggyi.—MNA
and trainees of 40th Paki-
NAY PYI TAW, 12 March — The Industry-1
stan Naval Staff Course
Maung Myanmar Cycling Contest of the Ministry of
led by Commodore Ather
Industry-1 was held at Kandawmingala hall in Meiktila
Mukhtar of Pakistan Na-
this morning.
val War College of the
The men’s event started from Ywashae vil-
Islamic Republic of Paki-
lage in Wundwin Township and the women’s event
stan left here by air this
from Myatnyinaung Pagoda in Wundwin Township.
District and Township departmental personnel, local Commodore Ather
people and sports fanatics viewed and encouraged Mukhtar of Pakistan
contestants along Mandalay-Meiktila Road. Naval War College of
Meiktila District Chairman U Sein Oak, Man- Pakistan, instructors
aging Director U Maung Maung Toe from the Ministry and trainees visit
of Industry-1 and officials presented prizes to winners. Union National
The contest was participated by 78 men and Races Village in
35 women and prizes worthy K 39m were presented Thakayta Town-
to winners.—MNA ship.—MNA

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NAY PYI TAW, 12 March—Minister for Transport
Transport Minister inspects functions of jetties U Thein Swe inspected Pansodan and Botahtaung
jetties of Myanma Port Authority and extension of
Strand Road in Yangon this afternoon.
At Asia World Port, the minister inspected progress
in extension of pontoon bridge, loading and unloading
of containers. He inspected coasters and vessels of
Inland Water Transport from Delta Region and loading
and unloading process at Wadan Pontoon Bridge and
Kaingtan Pontoon Bridge. At Sule No. 5 Jetty, the
minister inspected loading of timbers to foreign vessels
and the waterway of Yangon River.
In meeting with staff of MPA, the minister called
for systematic examination of import and export
products, worksite safety, punctuality of vessels that
sail on inland waterways, convenience of passengers,
tight security, and good public relations.
Minister for Transport U Thein Swe inspects construction of jetty at Asia World Port.—MNA MNA

Htoochaung Bridge on Toungoo-

Mawchi-Loikaw Road inaugurated
NAY P YI T AW , 11 Tin Win Shwe, Chairman he had unveiled the stone
March— An opening of Bawlakhe Township inscription of the bridge.
ceremony of Htoochaung PDC U Myat Ko Htwe, The newly-opened
Bridge on Toungoo- Chairman of Pasawng bridge is of R.P.T truss
Mawchi-Loikaw Road in Township PDC U Htet and RC type. It is 228 feet
Pasawng Township, Aung Phyo and in length and 24 feet in
Bawlakhe District, which departmental heads, width, and withstands up
was constructed by Public members of social to 36 tons for per vechile.
Works (Kayah State) organizations and officials It is also the 260th
under the Ministry of from the Public Work. facility among 180-feet-
Construction, took place Col Aye Cho, and-over ones constructed
on 9 March morning at Chairman U Tin Win Shwe by Public Works under
Mile post No.127/0, and Acting Chief Engineer the Ministry of
attended by Col Aye Cho U Myint Thein of the Construction. Due to this
from Bawlakhe Station Public Work formally facility, rural people may Col Aye Cho of Bawlakhe Station, Bawlakhe District PDC Chairman
and officials concerned, opened the bridge. become more developed
Chairman of Bawlakhe Together with officials in economic, social, U Tin Win Shwe and Acting Chief Engineer U Myint Thein of the
District Peace and concerned, Col Aye Cho education and health Public Works formally open Htoochaung Bridge.—MNA
Development Council U walked on the bridge after sectors. —MNA

Kanyin Dam Project to completed cent per cent; and the plastering of the of concrete structures had been completed cent
concrete structures, by 84 per cent. Up to November per cent since November 2010.
expedite development of… 2010, groundwork had been completed by 77 per Regarding the irrigation work, the main canal
(from page 16) cent; the building of the stone-filled dam, by 44 per is being dug and structures along the main canal
Pre-engineering tasks for Kanyin Dam Project cent; and groundwork for building the spillway, by and secondary canals are being dug to produce
were launched in 2002-2003. So far, the 68 per cent. Tasks for building the spillway such as hydropower.
construction of the diaphragm wall has been clearing wild plants, groundwork and the building Kanyin Dam Project is being implemented by
damming the Kanyin Creek near Tatkon Village in
Ingapu Township, Ayeaywady Region with the
aim of benefiting around 2500 acres of plantations
of paddy and other crops. On average, it receives
273,000 acre feet of water from a catchment area of
129 square miles annually. With two 2.5-megawatt
generators, its installation power is 5 megawatts a
year.
Upon completion, the irrigation facility will
benefit nearby farmlands especially those in Ingapu
Township. By then, the irrigated area of Kanyin
Dam will meet the benefited area of Nankathu
Dam. The electric power generated by Kanyin
Dam will go to surrounding areas.
When the Kanyin Dam Project is over, local
farmers will be able to boost cultivation of paddy,
beans and pulses, edible oil crops such as sesame
and groundnut, monsoon and cold season crops.
And nearby areas will have access to electricity
and enjoy development in the transport, social,
economic and education sectors. Therefore, it is a
prudent project for the nation and local farmers.
*****
Translation: MS
A dyke under construction in Kanyin Dam Project. Kyemon: 3-3-2011

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Expectant mother’s poor diet may cause Pakistan

baby health problems successfully
BEIJING, 12 March—A poor diet during pregnancy may result in health problems test-fires
such as diabetes for the offspring in later life, according media reports Friday
quotting a new research. nuclear-
Based on a study of rats, researchers from the University of Cambridge altered capable missile
the protein content of the mother’s diet during pregnancy as they found that rats were
more vulnerable to the effects of diseases if their mothers were malnourished while ISLAMABAD, 12 March
they were pregnant. Further, the study also showed that an imbalanced diet in the — Pakistan on Friday
expectant mother can compromise the long-term functioning of a gene in the child. File photo taken on 30 Aug, 2008 shows a panoramic morning successfully
And the gene, named Hnf4a, is believed to play a major role in the development of view of the People’s Square in Yinchuan City, capital of test-fired a short range
the pancreas and in the production of insulin. northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. surface to surface ballistic
The researchers held similar mechanisms seen in the rat study could occur in Yinchuan City was awarded the China Human Habitat missile HATF II (Abdali)
humans, and that the effects might be felt by more than just the immediate offspring. Environment Prize 2010 by the Ministry of Housing and with the range of 180 km,
Internet Urban-Rural Development on 10 March, 2011.—XINHUA official sources said.
The missile can carry
Wal-Mart apologizes for sales of expired nuclear and conventional
warheads to the target.
food in SW China City The test-fire of the
CHONGQING, 12 March—Wal-Mart, it will compensate the ducks’ buyers 10 missile was conducted at
the world’s largest retailer, has apologized times of the bills they paid between 5 and an undisclosed location
for selling expired duck meat in a store in 28 Feb. The retailer also asked all stores witnessed by the
southwest China’s Chongqing to check inspection, storage, production Chairman Joint Chiefs of
Municipality. and sales processes to ensure food safety Staff Committee General
The Yangjiaping store in Jiulongpo and promised to severely punish some Shamim Hyder Wyyne.
District was caught by a local market management and staff for dereliction of It is the second test of
regulator selling smoked tea ducks using duty. Meanwhile, it offered an apology this kind by Pakistan in
Girls of Hani ethnic group from southwest duck meat that had passed the expiry to the consumers and vowed to avoid two months.
China’s Yunnan Province dance during a dates. The Chongqing Administration similar incidents. Pakistani President
performance in Beijing, China, on 10 March, for Industry and Commerce received a Wal-Mart and Carrefour, another Asif Ali Zardari and Prime
2011. The performance involving various complaint from a consumer on 28 Feb, retailing giant, had earlier been found Minister Yusuf Raza
singing and dancing showcased folk culture of which said the Yangjiaping Wal-Mart over-stating discounts by inflating pre- Gilani felicitated the
China’s ethnic minorities here Thursday, store sold expired ducks after frying discounted prices or charging prices scientists and engineers
promoting the protection of such art forms them. In a statement to the municipal higher than what was labeled or advertised on the success.
scattered nationwide. —XINHUA consumer’s association, Wal-Mart said in several Chinese cities.—Xinhua Xinhua

India test-fires nuclear-capable The home-

developed
Australia’s Queensland
Prithvi, Dhanush missiles Dhanush, fights against dengue
or Bow
NEW DELHI, 12 March— India Friday test-fired BRISBANE , 12 March So far, 46 people
missile,
two indigenously developed nuclear-capable —Australia’s Queens- had been infected with
takes off
ballistic missiles — Dhanush from a naval ship in land health authority on type 2 dengue fever and
from a
the Bay of Bengal and Prithvi-II off coast of eastern Friday declared “trench a further 8 with type 4
navy
state of Orissa, highly placed sources said. warfare” on dengue- since the virus was first
“Dhanush, with a range of 350 km, was first warship in
the Bay of carrying mosquitoes in discovered in the cane
test-fired around 10: 05 am from a naval ship in the farming town in
Bengal off the state following two
Bay of Bengal off the Orissa coast at a spot between February, the authority
Paradip and Puri,” the sources said. the coast of outbreaks of the virus.
Local transmission said.
They added the missile has a pay-load capacity eastern
“It is a bit of trench
of 500 kg and can hit both on shore and off-shore Orissa of dengue fever has been
warfare now to try and
targets. “At 11:00 am, Prithvi-II missile mounted state, India, confirmed in Innisfail in
bring this under control,”
on a mobile launcher was successfully test-fired 11 March, north Queensland with
Queensland Health
from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off 2011. two separate outbreaks
spokesman Dr Stephen
Orissa coast.—Xinhua INTERNET in the town. Donohue said.
Syria uncovers weapon freight smuggled The virus started in
east Innisfail and has
from Iraq now spread to outlying
DAMASCUS, 12 binoculars in secret owner of the car suburbs of the town.
March—Syrian hideouts on the truck. loaded the weapons in In the past week, 14
authorities have According to Baghdad and asked Queensland Health field
uncovered a freight of SANA, Syrian him to transport them officers searched 1,117
weapons hidden in an authorities on Monday to Syria and hand properties in the town
Iraqi truck at al-Tanaf stopped an Iraqi them to someone there and found 13,628
crossing point at the person driving a truck for 5,000 US dollars. potential breeding sites
Syrian-Iraqi borders, coming from Iraq The weapons were A pair of Homo Neanderthalensis skulls are in pools of water, in
Syrian official SANA while he was entering meant to be used to seen on display at the Smithsonian National drains or discarded
reported on Friday. the Syrian territories destabilize internal Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC furniture in yards.
The freight through al-Tanaf security in Syria, said in 2010. Some defining human traits — a penis Donohue said the
included a large crossing point, 260 S A N A. T h e i n c i d e n t bereft of the stiff sensory hairs common to many community really needs
number of heavy, kilometres east of came as protests raged male mammals, a bulging brain — come less to take responsibility to
medium and light Damascus. across the region and from new genes than genetic material lost get rid of mosquito
caliber weapons, The driver some of them turned through evolution, according to a study breeding sites in homes
bombs and night vision admitted that the violent.—MNA/Xinhua published on Thursday.—INTERNET and yards.—Xinhua

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US researchers using sound to map A market vendor

arranges organic

ocean vegetables and fruits in

Belgrade. Small-scale
LA JOLLA, 12 March—Scientists aboard a US Navy research vessel are “eco-farming” could
using sonar to create detailed maps of the ocean floor from South Africa to double food production
Chile, officials said. in many of the world’s
Since the research ship Melville departed from Cape Town 20 Feb, poorest regions and
geophysicists have been mapping underwater mountains as tall as 14,800 feet also help fight climate
using a sonar system that bounces sound off the seafloor and analyzes the change, according to a
signal that returns, LiveScience.com reported on Thursday.
United Nations
While rough seafloor maps have been created using satellite data, only
report.—INTERNET
about 7 percent of the deep ocean has been mapped using ship data, said
David Sandwell, a professor of geophysics at the Scripps Institution of
Oceanography in California. Humans age at same pace as other primates,
“Take one of our ships with a multibeam echo sounder (sonar). It would
take 125 years to map the deep ocean basin completely,” Sandwell said. “So
study finds
you can see the problem here; it’s just a huge area and ships go slowly.” C HARLOTTE , 12 March—New in the 11 March issue of Science.
When the Melville, which is operated by Scripps, reaches Valparaiso it will research challenges the belief that “Human patterns are not strikingly
pick up other researchers intent on studying the effects of last year’s Chilean humans age at a slower pace than different, even though wild primates
earthquake on the seafloor, Sandwell said.—Internet other animal species. experience sources of mortality from
It’s long been thought that which humans may be protected,” the
Mono Lake, near humans’ relatively long life span and researchers wrote in a letter to the
Lee Vining, access to modern medical care helps journal.
people age more slowly than other Some human studies suggest we
California.
animals. Comparisons with short- might be able to live a lot longer than
According to lived creatures such as mice and rats we do now. Looking to other primates
reports, NASA seemed to confirm that idea. to understand where we are and aren’t
discovered a But researchers who conducted flexible in our aging will help answer
completely new the first-ever comparison of human that question,” study co-author Susan
life form, a aging patterns with those of other Alberts, associate director at the
primates (including chimps and National Evolutionary Synthesis
bacteria that uses
gorillas) found that they all have Centre in Durham, NC, and a biologist
arsenic instead of similar aging rates, which is the rate at at Duke University, said in a
phosphorus in its which death risk increases with age. University of North Carolina at
DNA.—INTERNET The study findings are published Charlotte news release.—Internet

Check in lately? Foursquare revamps its A journalist compares the

3-D televisions of
Samsung(L) and LG(C)
app after a news briefing on 3-
N EW Y ORK , 12 March— like. A new search function, D television technology by
LG Display in Seoul. South
Foursquare, the smart phone service meanwhile, lets you type in keywords
Korea’s electronics giants
that lets you “check in” to restaurants, such as “margaritas outside” or “date are engaged in rare public
bars and wherever else you want to night” and get suggestions for where mudslinging about whose
tell friends you’re at, is trying to help to go. 3-D television technology is
you discover new places. The update, available for iPhones better, as they battle for a
A new version of its application and Android phones Wednesday, will greater share of a
will include a new button, “explore,” also let businesses offer new types of potentially huge global
which replaces the current “tips” incentives, or “specials.” Businesses market.—INTERNET
section. can already offer deals or discounts to
Foursquare co-founder Dennis loyal customers or new visitors. For Microsoft Kinect holds world record for
Crowley said the idea is to find things example, a bar can offer its “mayor”
near you, including the unexpected. — that is, the person who has checked ‘Fastest-selling’ device
W ASHINGTON , 12 world after selling 8 million
So Foursquare might recommend a in the most times — happy-hour prices Which means that
M a r c h — M i c r o s o f t units in its first 60 days, as
new burrito joint based on your check- at all times, a free appetizer or a drink between 3 January to 9
announced on Wednes- Microsoft chief executive-
in history, or on what your friends special.—Internet March, Microsoft sold
day that it has sold more Steve Ballmer announced
A man listens to music than 10 million units of at CES in January. The around two million units
playing through a the Kinect for Xbox 360 Kinect sold an average of of the infrared add-on, or
mobile phone. Swedish since it launched on 4 133,333 units per day roughly the same number
music streaming service November, making it the between 4 November and of Kinects sold within the
Spotify says it has fastest-selling device in the 3 January. first 24 days.
reached one million world. “The sales figures The Kinect has been
paying users, a number On the same day, the outstrip both the iPhone one of Microsoft’s most
that has doubled in Guinness World Records and the iPad for the successful products in
under a year but still
reported that the $150 equivalent periods after recent years, buoying the
represents fewer than
Kinect holds the title of launch,” Guinness World company’s fourth quarter
one out of six Spotify
“Fastest-selling Consumer Records wrote in a blog revenue in 2010.
users.
Electronics Device” in the post. Internet
INTERNET

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Scientists claim peanut allergy ‘gene flaw’ link London gets EU reprieve over air pollution
LONDON, 12 March — A gene defect nificant breakthrough” in understanding LONDON, 12 March —
that can triple the risk of a child devel-
the disease. The gene responsible — The UK has been given
oping an allergy to peanuts has been Filaggrin — has already been shown to three more months to
identified, scientists have said. An in-
be a factor in causing eczema and meet EU air quality stand-
ternational research team led by Dun- asthma. Peanut allergy affects 1-2% of ards in Greater London.
dee University said it had made a “sig-
children in the UK and can be life-threat- The European Commis-
ening. sion says the UK govern-
The number of people affected by ment must show that it is
the condition has increased dramatically acting to curb emissions
over the past 20 to 30 years, the Dundee of tiny airborne particles
team said — but the causes of the al- called PM10. Last June Tiny sooty particles in London’s air are believed
lergy are unknown. Dr Sara Brown, a the Commission gave the to cause early deaths.— INTERNET
fellow at Dundee University, said inves- UK a “final warning”
tigating whether Filaggrin was a cause over air pollution in its. Big fines can be lev- up to the UK to decide
The number of people with peanut of peanut allergy was the “logical next Greater London and Gi- ied if countries are found what action to take to cut
allergy has risen dramatically in the step” after a link with eczema and asthma braltar, but now it says to have breached EU law. PM10 levels in London.
past 20 to 30 years.— INTERNET had been established.—Internet Gibraltar is within the lim- The Commission says It could reduce traffic in
PM10, emitted mainly by congested areas where
Mobile communication industry, traffic and do- PM10 is above EU limits,
restored in China’s mestic heating, can cause or target construction
asthma, cardiovascular work, ships at berth,
quake-hit Yingjiang problems, lung cancer industrial plants or do-
B EIJING , 12 March — Mobile and premature death. It is mestic heating.— Internet
telephone services have been resumed in
Yingjiang County in southwest China’s
Event ‘sets rubber chicken record’
Yunnan Province after a 5.8-magnitude MICHIGAN, 12 March — Haywire Group set on 25
earthquake hit the region, Chinese telecom A 10-day comedy festi- April last year at Artesani
operators said Saturday. val in Michigan has Park in Brighton,
China Telecom, one of China’s major opened with what looks Massachusetts.
telecommunications companies, said its like a record rubber Internet
CDMA base stations in Yingjiang and Tourists in Honolulu fled to higher ground as the alarm was chicken toss. The start of
the neighboring Lianghe County were raised overnight.— INTERNET the 10th annual Gilda’s
all back to service. China Mobile, the LaughFest saw organisers
country’s largest mobile operator, said Tsunami reaches US West Coast try to break the Guiness
all of its base stations and HONOLULU, 12 March — Tsunami waves caused by the huge World Record for the
telecommunication cables were repaired, quake off Japan have reached the US Pacific coast, hours after number of people tossing
and mobile services are available in the bowling past Hawaii, but it was largely spared major damage. rubber chickens at once.
county seat of Yingjiang and the villages. Thousands of people had been ordered to leave coastal areas in Spokesman Tyler
Both companies had sent emergency the US state of Hawaii ahead of the waves’ arrival. Evacuation Lecceadone said volun-
communications vehicles and rescue orders were also issued in some coastal areas of the western US teers threw 925 chickens A rubber chicken toss
teams to the quake-stricken area. China and Canada’s British Columbia province. onto the Rosa Parks Cir- at a comedy festival in
Telecom has also launched the “Global At least five people in California and Oregon were swept out cle ice rink. If certified, Michigan is thought to
Eye” service, a 3G-based video to sea, and some boats were torn from moorings. Waves of over that would eclipse the have broken a world
surveillance service that provides latest 6ft (2m) struck Crescent City in California, damaging vessels record of 265 that the record .— INTERNET
situation in Yingjiang to the outside, it and harbour docks, while Santa Cruz sustained about $2m
said. (£1.25m) in damage, emergency officials said. Indonesia volcano erupts
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted The tsunami warning has now been downgraded to an advisory JAKARTA, 12 March — cial Agus Budianto said
Yingjiang County near the border with in Hawaii but officials urged people still to stay away from One of Indonesia’s most today that authorities
Myanmar Thursday noon, leaving 25 beaches. The West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Centre active volcanos has were still trying to evacu-
people dead and more than 250 others has also downgraded its warning to an advisory, California erupted, sending lava and ate residents living along
injured including 134 seriously. About Emergency Management Agency spokesman Jordan Scott said. searing gas clouds tum- the slopes of Mount
127,100 residents have been evacuated “Things seem to be settling down at the moment,” he said. bling down its Karangetang. There were
to safety.—Xinhua Internet slopes.Volcanology offi- no immediate reports of
injuries or serious dam-
Pirates threaten to kill Danish Woman at court with monkey in bra age.
NEW YORK, 12 March — A woman the woman said the marmoset is seven
family in Somalia turned a few heads when she walked weeks old and requires constant atten-
The 1,784-metre
ABUJA , 12 March — “We have moved the mountain is located on
into a courthouse in the US with a tion. She said she bought the animal on Siau, part of the Sulawesi
Pirates moved a captive hostages on to a ship our
tiny monkey — clad in a pink-and- an online auction site and had its clothes island chain. It last
Danish family on to a ship friends are holding for se-
white dress — tucked in her bra. The specially made.—Internet erupted in August, killing
off the Somali coast yes- curity reasons,” said a pi-
woman brought the palm-sized four people. Indonesia,
terday and threatened to rate called Hassan
marmoset to Amherst County Court- the world’s largest archi-
kill them if further at- Abdullahi. “But our
house in rural Virginia for a hearing pelago, is located on the
tempts were made to free armed troops are on the
in the Juvenile and Domestic Rela- so-called Pacific “Ring of
them. The threats follow shore to fight those trying
tions Court. Fire,” an arc of volcanos
a botched rescue attempt to attack us. The hostages
Officials apparently did not notice and fault lines encircling
on Thursday by forces are healthy and safe now
the monkey until the woman went to the Pacific Basin. The
from Somalia’s semi-au- but suffering from home-
an office to complete some paperwork.
tonomous northern re- sickness.” Another pirate, eruption happened hours
In an interview with a local newspaper,
gion of Puntland. Five going by the name of Bile after a massive earth-
soldiers died in the attempt Hussein, warned the hos- A woman walked into a US quake in Japan that trig-
to rescue the Danish cou- tages will be killed if there courthouse with a marmoset gered a Pacific-wide tsu-
ple, their three children are more rescue attempts. nami.
and two Danish crewmen. Internet monkey in her bra.— INTERNET Internet

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Thieves break-in to New Zealand prison Bank robbery attempt

A New Zealand
prison suffered a reversal
just before midnight and
stolen a large plasma
McIn-tyre said. The New
Plymouth Prison is the thwarted when teller just
of the norm when it
became the victim of a
television.
“If any members of
oldest operating jail in New
Zealand, having been in
says no
break-in. the public saw anyone continuous use since the A would-be thief’s a teller for money, said
Police said Saturday carrying a big TV at that 1860s when it was attempt to rob a suburban police captain Joseph
that thieves had broken time of night, or heard or converted from an army New York bank on Schaller.
into the prison at New saw anything in the area of hospital. Wednesday was abruptly “He slipped a note
Plymouth, on the west the prison, let police The old jailhouse is thwarted when the teller through the teller’s slot
coast of the North Island, know,” Sergeant Thomas surrounded by a large stone simply said no to the that said ‘money in
wall topped with razor wire, robber’s demand for bag,’” Schaller said.
while a newer unit is A man whips a 105- money, police said. “She refused and with
surrounded by a fence kilogram spinning The unsuccessful that, she activated the
topped with barbed wire. top in Guiyang, thief remained at large, alarm, turned away from
southwest China’s said police in New the window and he ran
A locked cellblock at a
Guizhou Province. Rochelle, New York, out the door.”
prison in the US. A New
about 25 miles north of The unidentified
Zealand prison suffered
New York City. suspect was wearing a
a reversal of the norm
He tried to rob a black puffy winter
when it became the
victim of a break-in. News Album Citibank branch shortly
before 10 a.m. by asking
jacket and brown work
boots.
The bank closed
Swedish bank robber busted by forgotten urine briefly but soon
A Swedish bank robber forgot to cover his tracks and left three bottles of reopened for business,
urine behind after hiding inside a bank vault in Copenhagen for three days. police said.
The 27-year-old man and his accomplice used the bottles to relieve themselves
after sneaking into the vault on a Friday in May and remaining there until the Local people in
bank opened again the following Monday. traditional buso dresses
While inside, the robbers emptied 140 safety deposit boxes of at least celebrate the traditional
$500,000 in cash and jewelry. But Prosecutor Frederik Larsen said Wednesday Buso Carnival in
they forgot to take the urine when they left “so we were able to get their DNA Mohacs, southern
samples from the bottles.” The evidence helped prosecutors win a 21-month
Hungary on
prison sentence for the Swede on Tuesday. His accomplice is still at large and
the loot hasn’t been recovered. 6 March, 2011.

Clapton guitar replica sold at Probst returning for two

NY auction for $30K more ‘Survivor’ seasons
NEW YORK, 12 March—Even without his nimble L OS A NGELES , 12
fingers touching their strings, Eric Clapton’s guitars March— Jeff Probst won’t
rocked New York City on Wednesday as an auction be snuffing out his own
of them brought in millions of dollars. torch any time soon.
A 1948 Gibson L-5P sold for $82,960, well The “Survivor” host
above its presale estimate of $20,000 to $30,000. and executive producer
And a replica of a prized Clapton guitar that duplicates will return for the next
the cigarette burns and belt buckle scratches found two seasons of the CBS
on the original sold for $30,500 at the auction. In this 26 June, 2010 reality TV competition,
A contestant presents The sale at Bonhams New York included 75 the network announced
file photo, Eric
the ancient style guitars and 55 amplifiers from the British artist’s on Wednesday.
Clapton performs
costume during a collection and brought in $2.15 million. Proceeds during the Crossroads Probst, who has won Jeff Probst.
workingwoman were to benefit a drug and alcohol treatment centre three outstanding reality
Guitar Festival in
fashion contest held Clapton founded in the West Indies. TV host Emmys for his
Chicago. Clapton has playing and outlasting
in Hangzhou, capital role as Tribal Council
The 65-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is donated 75 guitars and each other for $1 million
of east China’s moderator, has hosted the
a recovered addict who established the nonprofit 55 amps to the since it debuted in 2000.
Zhejiang Province, on contest featuring casta-
Crossroads Centre in Antigua in 1998. Bonhams New York The Nicaragua-set
7 March, 2011. ways outwitting, out-
Internet auction.—INTERNET 22nd edition of the series,
XINHUA
“Survivor: Redemption
Julianne Moore to play Sarah Palin in HBO film Island,” is currently
A model presents a LOS ANGELES, 12 March— Julianne Moore will broadcast Wednesdays on
creation by Japanese play former Alaska governor Sarah Palin in “Game CBS and added dismissed
designers Kaito Hori Change,” an HBO movie about John McCain’s contestants battling to
and Iku Furudate for unsuccessful presidential campaign. return to the game.
Commuun as part of Based on the bestselling book of the same Internet
their Fall-Winter 2011/ name by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin, the
2012 women’s ready- film will centre on McCain’s selection of Palin as Actress Julianne
to-wear fashion his running mate and their defeat in the 2008 Moore poses during a
collection during Paris election by Barack Obama. Jay Roach will direct photo call for her
Fashion Week, in from a script by Danny Strong. They previously movie “The kids are
Paris, France, on worked together on HBO’s 2008 movie “Recount,” all right’’ at the Rome
7 March, 2011. which followed the nail-biting conclusion to the Film Festival on 2
XINHUA 2000 presidential race.—Reuters Nov, 2010.—XINHUA

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Bolton beats Birmingham to reach FA ManUtd 2-0 Arsenal

Cup semifinals Fabio & Wayne Rooney send Red Devils into
LONDON, 12 March—Lee Chung- ball over goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen. semi-finals & ensure Gunners’ miserable
yong’s 90th-minute header sent Bolton On Sunday, Manchester City plays week ends in FA Cup exit
through to the FA Cup semifinals with Reading and West Ham is at Stoke.
M ANCHESTER , 12 third competition in two
a 3-2 victory over Birmingham on Internet March—Manchester weeks, leaving them with
Saturday.
United extended their only the Premier League
The South Korea winger ghosted
unbeaten home run to concentrate on.
into the penalty area to meet Kevin
against Arsenal to seven Internet
Davies’ header across the goal to score
games as they sealed their Fabio da
after Bolton had twice thrown away the
lead. Bolton forward Johan Elmander’s place in the semi final of Silva
fierce strike was canceled out by this season’s FA Cup with celebrates
Cameron Jerome before halftime. a 2-0 over the Gunners. after
Kevin Davies restored Bolton’s lead Goals from Fabio da scorining
with a 66th-minute penalty after being Bolton Wanderers’ Lee Chung-yong Silva and Wayne Rooney the
brought down by defender Curtis celebrates scoring their winner in won the game for United opener
Davies. Birmingham equalized in the the FA Cup sixth-round game at and dumped Arsene for
80th when Kevin Phillips hooked the Birmingham City.—INTERNET Wenger’s men out of a ManU.

Russia’s Anzhi sign Boussoufa Beleaguered Marseille Julio Cesar rescues point for
M OSCOW , 12 March Anderlecht 12 million
— Russian Premier euros for the 26-year-old
relaunch title bid 10-man Inter
League side Anzhi Boussoufa, who scored P A R I S ,12 March — sheet after he was
R OME ,12 March — Goalkeeper Julio Cesar
Makhachkala have 60 goals in 200 appear- Beleaguered Marseille accused of rape.
saved a last minute penalty to rescue a point for
signed Moroccan inter- ances for the Belgian relaunched their title
10-man Inter Milan away to Brescia on Friday
national midfielder side. bid with a comprehen-
night.
Moubarak Boussoufa Internet sive 2-0 away win at Samuel Eto’o scored his 31st goal of the season
from Belgian outfit Rennes which lifted the to give the champions a first half lead before
Anderlecht on a three- reigning champions up Andrea Caracciolo equalised six minutes from
year contract, local me- to third in the French time.
dia reported on Friday. top flight ahead of the But then substitute Ivan Cordoba was sent-off
weekend’s remaining Coupled with reports
Reports said that the for bringing down Eder in the box only for Cesar
fixtures. that coach Didier
club from the capital of to save Caracciolo’s spot-kick. In a bizarre finish,
Marseille’s battle for Deschamps could quit
the Russian republic Anderlecht’s Moroccan Caracciolo then also received his marching orders
glory on three fronts this Marseille and return to for a second yellow card.
of Dagestan payed Moubarak Boussoufa
season — in the league, former club Juventus, The point means AC Milan could extend their
CROSSWORDS PUZZLE league cup and the their need for a win
arguably went beyond a
Serie A lead to seven points if they beat rock-
Champions League — bottom Bari on Sunday.
was overshadowed simple three points. Inter coach Leonardo claimed his side had
earlier this week with And on the pitch they deserved more than a draw.
unwelcome off-field had lost to league Internet
news. leaders Lille last
Brazilian Brandao
was taken off the team
weekend.
Internet
S P O R T S
Mahan loses his cushion but Rising star Raonic advances
keeps lead at Doral at Indian Wells
DORAL, 12 March — bling with a pair of bogeys 2, 7-6 (7/4) in his open-
I NDIAN W ELLS , 12
Martin Kaymer is the new in the final hour of his March — Milos Raonicing match at the Indian
No 1 in golf and getting second round on Friday is soaring up the world
Wells WTA and ATP
the same kind of respect for a 1-under 71. tennis rankings faster
Masters hardcourt event
another No 1 once did. It was the guy right be- than his 150-mph serve.
on Friday.
Never mind that hind him who made some The 20-year-old Cana-
“I feel good. I feel like
Hunter Mahan had a one- players take notice. dian hammered 10 aces
I played a lot better to-
ACROSS DOWN shot lead going into the Kaymer opened his season and used his thundering
day,” Raonic said. “My
1 Append 1 Strict hermit weekend of the Cadillac with an eight-shot win in forehand to overpower
goal is to keep getting
4 Circus-swing 2 Din Championship after stum- Abu Dhabi.—Internet Turkey’s Marsel Ilhan 6-
better and better and im-
proving.” Raonic un-
8 Smoke-escape
passage
3 Yellowish
4 Causing strain
Busch bungles qualifying runs leashed a 148-mph (238-
9 Fertile desert spot 5 Amidst in NHRA pro debut kmh) ace in the second
10 Cogs 6 Subjugate GAINESVILLE, 12 March — Kurt Busch expected a game of the second set
11 Mean person 7 Relaxed “full dose of humble pie” during his professional against Ilhan in front of a
13 Character in Othello 12 Jot drag-racing debut. crowd of 5,000 on an
15 Settle, confirm 14 Sound of polite He got something way worse. outer court.—Internet
17 Special ability cough Busch botched both qualifying passes Friday at
20 Dutch cheese 16 Spell at wicket the NHRA Gatornationals, leaving him little room
22 Devour 18 Entertraining for error heading into his final two runs Saturday.
24 Give voice to 19 Rushing stream Hunter Mahan tees off on “An interesting day to say the least,” Busch said.
26 Pick me-up 21 Guard against attack the fifth tee during the sec- “A lot of rookie things that I’m ready to put behind
27 Gourmet 22 Quoted ond round of the Cadillac me. We’ve done this before. I’ve done testing, I Milos Raonic of
28 Swell 23 Male relative Championship golf know what to do, I know what to expect.” Canada
29 Large 25 Suspension of war tournament.—INTERNET It sure didn’t look that way on Friday. —Internet

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 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 13 March, 2011 15
Weather Map of Myanmar and Neighbouring Areas Rainfall on 12-3-2011 was (0.15) inch at Mingaladon,
WEATHER (0.39) inch at Kaba-Aye and (0.35) inch at Central Yangon
each. Total rainfall since 1-1-2011 was (2.44) inches at
Saturday, 12th March, 2011 Mingaladon , (2.52) inches at Kaba-Aye and (4.37) inches at
Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 hr. M.S.T. Central Yangon. Maximum wind speed at Yangon (Kaba-Aye)
During the past 24 hours, rain or thoundershowers have been was (8) mph from Southeast at (15:30) hours MST on 11-3-2011.
widespread in Yangon Region, scattered in Bago, Ayeyawady Bay Inference: Weather is partly cloudy to cloudy over the
and Taninthayi Regions, isolated in Upper Sagaing Region, Andaman Sea and South Bay and partly cloudy over elsewhere
Kachin, Shan, Kayah, Kayin and Mon States weather has been Bay of Bengal.
partly cloudy over the remaining Regions and States. Day Forecast valid until evening of the 13th March 2011:
temperatures were (3°C) to (4°C) above March average Rain or thoundershowers are likely to be scattered in Bago,
temperatures in Upper Sagaing and Magway Regions, Kachin Yangon, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi Regions, Shan, Rakhine,
and Southern Shan States and about March average temperatures Kayin and Mon States and isolated in the remaining Regions
in the remaining Regions and States. The significant day and States. Degree of certainty is (60%).
temperatures were Nay Pyi Taw (Yezin), Nay Pyi Taw State of the sea: Strong Easterly winds with moderate to
(Pyinmana), Chauk, Minbu, Magway, Aunglan and Pyay (40°C) rough seas are likly at times Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and
each. The noteworthy amounts of rainfall recorded were along Mon-Taninthyi Coast. Surface wind speed in strong wind
Nyaunglaybin (1.42) inches, Maubin (1.02) inches, Myeik (0.75) may reach (35) mph. Seas will be moderate elsewhere Myanmar
inch, Kawkareik (0.71) inch, Cocogyun (0.55) inch, Bago and waters.
Khayan (0.43) inch each, Yangon (Kaba-Aye) and Zalun (0.39) Outlook for subsequent two days: Likelihood of
inch each. continuation of isolated rain or thundershowers in the Lower
Nay Pyi Taw Myanmar areas.
Maximum temperature on 11-3-2011 was 104°F. Minimum Forecast for Nay Pyi Taw and neighbouring area for 13-
temperature on 12-3-2011 was 71°F. Relative humidity at (09:30) 3-2011: Likelihood of isolated rain or thundershowers. Degree
hours MST on 12-3-2011 was (76%). Rainfall on 12-3-2011 of certainty is (60%).
was (Nil). Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 13-
Yangon (Kaba-Aye) 3-2011: Likelihood of isolated rain or thundershowers. Degree
Maximum temperature on 11-3-2011 was 96°F. Minimum of certainty is (60%).
temperature on 12-3-2011 was 73°F. Relative humidity at (09:30) Forecast for Mandalay and neighbouring area for
hours MST on 12-3-2011 was (71%). Total sunshine hours on 13-3-2011: Likelihood of isolated rain or thundershowers.
11-3-2011 was (3.0) hours (Approx). Degree of certainty is (60%).

Fit Beckham unsure of English MYANMAR INTERNATIONAL

Programme Schedule
post-MLS future midfielder
(13-3-2011) (Sunday)
LOS ANGELES, 12 March—English midfielder David
David Beckham says he is healthy entering his final Beckham Transmissions Times
season with the Los Angeles Galaxy but uncertain Local - (09:00am ~ 11:00am)MST
whether or not he has played his last for an English INTERNET
Oversea Transmission - (13-3-11 09:30 am ~
club. 14-3-11 09:30 am) MST
In an online chat with fans on ESPN’s website Beckham, who has scored nine goals for the
Friday, the 35-year-old superstar said he is ready for Galaxy after prior star stints at Manchester United Local Transmission
Tuesday’s Major League Soccer season opener at and Real Madrid, missed six months because of a * Opening
Seattle, his fifth campaign in the US league. torn left Achilles’ tendon. * News
“I’m excited. I’m ready for the season,” “I would say I’m 100 percent right now,” Beckham * Daily Routine About Abank
Beckham said. “I wanted to make sure my fitness said. “Last season was difficult with the injury. But I’ve (Ayeyawady Bank)
was right. That’s why I went to Tottenham. I’ve worked hard this season and gotten my body back to * News
been working hard.” where it needs to be. I’m very close.”—Internet * Sports Show (Horse Racing)
* Automobile & Autoparts Expo-2011
8:10 am 2:40 pm 4:55 pm * News
7. (38) Phyar 7. Myanmar Traditional 7. Songs in honour of * Record Album
Mingalars Cultural Performing (66)th Anniversary * News
Arts Competitions Armed Forces Day * Myanmar Movie Impact
8:25 am
2:50 pm 5:05 pm ‘‘Schedule for Tomorrow’’
8. Songs in honour of
8. Sing & Enjoy Oversea Transmission
(66) Anniversary
th 8. International News
5:40 pm * Opening
Armed Forces Day 4:00 pm
9. Documentry * News
Sunday, 8:40 am 1. Martial Song
6:00 pm * Daily Routine About Abank
13 March 4:05 pm
9. International News 10. Evening News (Ayeyawady Bank)
View on today 2. Dance Of National
12345678901 8:45 am 6:15 pm * News
Races 11. Weather Report
10. Musical Programme * Sports Show (Horse Racing)
7:00 am 4:10 am 6:20 pm
11:00 am * News
1. Paritta By Hilly 3. Musical Programme 12. Cartoon Series
1. Martial Song * Automobile & Autoparts Expo-2011
Region Missionary 4:20 pm 6:40 pm * News
11:10 am 4. Songs in honour of
Sayadaw 13. Tamyethnar * A Garden of Aspiring and Promising
2. Musical Programme (66)th Anniversary Takwetsar
7:25 am Flowers
11:20 am Armed Forces Day 7:00 pm * News
2. To Be Healthy
3. Round Up Of 4:35 pm 14. TV Drama Series * Myanmar Movie Impact
Exercise
7:30 am The Week’s 5. University Of 8:00 pm ‘‘Schedule for Tomorrow’’
3. Morning News International News Distance Education 15. News * News
11:30 am (TV Lecuters) 16. International News * Myanmar Pottery
7:40 am
-First Year 17. Weather Report * News
4. Dhamma Puja Song 4. TV Drama Series
(English) 18. Cartoon Series * Serenely Pleasant Pindaya
7:50 am 12:30 pm
19. TV Drama Series * Noble Charity (Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda)
5. Nice & Sweet Song 5. Golf Magazine (TV) 4:50 pm 20. Yinhlaingkhatthan
6. Songs For * News
8:00 am 12:50 pm Upholding Taythihan (Song * Kambozathadi: Palaceof Conquerors
6. Health Programme 6. Myanmar Movies National Spirit Competition) * Myanmar Movie “Regretful Game”
R/489 Printed and published by the New Light of Myanmar press in Nay Pyi Taw, the News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar.

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 9th Waxing of Tabaung 1372 ME Sunday, 13 March, 2011

Only with stability and peace will the nation develop

Only with stability and peace will democratization process be successful

Anarchy begets anarchy, not democracy

Riots beget riots, not democracy
Democracy can be introduced only through constitution

People’s Desire VOA, BBC-sowing hatred

among the people
We favour peace and stability
RFA, DVB-generating public
We favour development outrage
We oppose unrest and violence Do not allow ourselves to be
Wipe out those inciting unrest swayed by killer broadcasts
and violence designed to cause troubles

Kanyin Dam Project to expedite development IPRD organizes talks on

reading habit in Hsenwi Tsp
of regions on west of Ayeyawady River
Byline and photos: Min Win Than N AY P YI T AW , 12 Sanlaung village in
March — Hsenwi Hsenwi Township in
Township Information Lashio District in Shan
and Public Relations State (North) on 9 March.
Department organized Similar events were
educative talk on held at Nasot village
prolonged existence of Pyinnya Alin Library on
rural libraries and the same day and
reading habit and Kaunghaw village
reading sessions at Pyinnya Alin Library on
Pyinnya Alin Library in 10 March.—MNA

Apple’s iPad 2 launch

Photo shows the second generation iPads

Main canal of Kanyin Dam irrigates farmlands on western bank of Ayeyawady River. displayed during Apple’s special media event.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has the areas on the western bank of Ayeyawady River. Apple began selling the iPad 2, which was
been doing feasibility study constantly to boost The multipurpose dam project is to irrigate about unveiled by chief executive Steve Jobs last week,
utilization of water and land sources for national 25000 acres of farmlands in Ingapu Township, online overnight and it was available in the
economic growth. As part of the prudent drive, it is Ayeyawady Region, and to generate 5 megawatts of
now implementing Kanyin Dam Project in Ingapu hydropower to surrounding villages. gadget-maker’s 236 US stores starting on 11
Township to give an augment to the development of (See page 9) March.—INTERNET

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