Friday, August 17, 2012

Shan Herald Agency for News's Today Update

Shan Herald Agency for News's Today Update

Over 400 people attended 41st anniversary of the Shan State Progress Party (SSPP)

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 12:53 AM PDT

The ceremony for the 41st anniversary of the founding of Shan State Progress Party (SSPP) was held and more than 400 party members and people reportedly attended.

"The ceremony was not a very big one. In the morning, we made food donation to the monks. We held a lunch party together in the afternoon and party patron Lt-Gen Hso Ten gave a speech there. Some representatives from the Shan State Army (SSA) and some public representatives also delivered speeches. That is all," said the spokesperson of the party, Major Sai La.

Exchange of hearts, not brains, will bring peace

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 11:56 PM PDT

On the first anniversary of President Thein Sein's publicized call to the country's armed opposition movements for peace talks, which falls today, 17 August, SHAN has interviewed 7 ethnic leaders.

The following are the excerpts:

Mountains erosions from heavy rains inducing major traffic jam on union highways

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 08:37 PM PDT

In China-Burma boarder, due to the heavy rains across Northern Shan State, there have been mountains erosions and floods causing many large trees to fall and blocking thousands of trucks and vehicles in some areas, reported travelers.

Mobile SIMs with monthly installment plan for civil servants trending wide use of mobile phones among youngsters

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 08:31 PM PDT

Due to the fact that civil servants are permitted to purchase mobile SIMs with monthly installment plans, there has been a broadening use of mobile phones among young people in Shan State, according to Northern Shan State civil servants sources.
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