Vol. VI, No. 3, March 1992 +-+-+-+-+ - Ibiblio

selecting the winners were based on keeping patriotism alive and
dynamic; looking forward to ensuring national solidarity; building
good character; contributing towards the causes of perpetuity of
national sovereignty; prevalence of peace and tranquillity and
nation-building tasks; and invigorating traditional culture and
cultivating in the minds of people the spirit to preserve traditional
heritage." (WPD 3/13)
University Convocations
Mar. 14: Yangon University held its 57th convocation. The Pro-
Rector gave degree certificates to 2,931 graduates. (WPD 3/15)
Mar. 21: The University for the Development of National Races
held its 1st Convocation on Mar. 20. Chairman of the University
Council of UDNR Commander Maj-Gen. Kyaw Min delivered the address,
and conferred B.Ed. degrees on 19 graduates. On Mar. 19, Chairman of
the UDNR Central Management Committee Chairman of the Public Services
Selection and Training Board U Maung Maung Gyi gave a dinner for the
graduates. (WPD 3/22)
Mar. 25: The State School of Fine Arts (Yangon) held its
graduation ceremony. Director-General of Fine Arts Department U Tin
Htoo and Principal U Soe Tint gave certificates to 18 trainees. (WPD
3/26)
Encyclopedia Myanmarnica
Mar. 21: The Sarpay Beikman Board will distribute the Concise
Encyclopedia Myanmarnica for 1992. The 320 page, hard-cover volume,
with over 200 colour photographs, will cost K75 beginning Mar. 23.
[photo] (WPD 3/22)
Relics
Mar. 23: Two "ancient iron seals which bear religious titles"
were presented on Mar. 3 to the Bagan Archaeological Museum by
Presiding Sayadaw U Saddhamapala of Shin Gotamapaya Kyaung, Maha
Hgnetpyittaung Kyaungtaik, Nyaung-U. One had been presented to the
monastery by King Sinbyushin and the other by Sagaing King of the
Konbaung Dynasty. They are two of four seals given by ancient Myanmar
kings. [photo] (WPD 3/ 24)
MISCELLANEOUS
Crime News
Names and addresses of culprits generally included. Crime,
date, and locality are included in our summaries, but not individual
names unless for special reason.
Feb. 29: Nine thieves who stole 186 bags of pesinngon from a
train in Yangon on June 8 were arrested between Jan. 23-27. 177 bags
were recovered. (WPD 3/1)
Mar. 21: The Mandalay anti-drug squad on Feb. 13 seized 3.2
viss of jadeite in North West Mandalay. Yangon police on Feb. 18
seized a bicycle thief in Hlinethayar Twp. Ten stolen bicycles were
recovered. (WPD 3/22)
Mar. 22: "As the outbreaks of fire ...in Yangon...could also be
the cause of of arson by a group of persons who cannot bear to see
peace and tranquillity prevailing in the country" instructions have
been given for a constant vigil. On Mar. 21 burning material,
suspected of being an arsonist device [photo], was found on the roof
of a house in Hline Twp. [Yangon]. It was extinguished. \\ Yangon
police have uncovered 23 theft cases involving K470,000 of property.
(WPD 3/23)
Narcotics Crimes & Statistics
Mar. 2: The Monywa [Sagaing] anti-drug squad seized 0.7 kilos
of heroin. (WPD 3/3)
Mar. 5: The Myitkyina anti-drug squad on Feb. 24 seized 0.8
kilos of heroin at Bhamo jetty. (WPD 3/6)
Mar. 6: The Kale anti-drug squad on Feb. 17 seized 70 bottles