Tuesday, March 2, 2004, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

EC dares to bare candidates
To publicise records of govt dues
New Delhi, March 1
For the first time, the Election Commission would place in public domain the criminal records, financial assets, liabilities and dues to the government of all the candidates aspiring to contest the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections throughout the country.

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Special article: Cynicism invades party politics


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Election Commission freezes MPLAD funds, transfers
New Delhi, March 1
The Election Commission has frozen the release of funds from the MP Local Area Development Fund in any part of the country and imposed a ban on the transfer of officials connected with the conduct of polls following the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct till the completion of the election process.

Army flexes its firepower
Mahajan (Rajasthan), March 1
The Army today showcased an array of new weaponry and skills at conducting joint operations with the Air Force during Exercise Divya Astra at its field firing ranges here today.
Big increase in infantry firepower: General Vij
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GRAD multi-barrel rocket launchers unleash their devastating firepower during Exercise Divya Astra, a firepower demonstration, at Mahajan Ranges in Rajasthan GRAD multi-barrel rocket launchers unleash their devastating firepower during Exercise Divya Astra, a firepower demonstration, at Mahajan Ranges in Rajasthan on Monday. 
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Powar in team for Pak tour
Kolkata, March 1
Mumbai off-spinner Ramesh Powar was a surprise inclusion today in the 15-member Indian one-day squad for this month’s Pakistan tour which will be missed by two leading bowlers, Anil Kumble and Ajit Agarkar, who are on the injured list.

Pargat Singh, Rana Gurjit contenders for Cong ticket
Jalandhar, March 1
After Mr Balbir Singh “opting out” of the poll race, the race to get the Congress ticket has suddenly hotted up among Congress leaders and aspirants to the ticket. 

‘Return of the King’ sweeps Oscars
Los Angeles, March 1

The epic journey of a raggedy gang of humans, hobbits, wizards, dwarves and elves hoisted the fantasy genre to Oscar glory as “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” today won 11 Oscars, sweeping every category in which it was nominated, including best picture.

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Actor Sean Penn and actress Charlize Theron hold their Oscar statues for the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, respectively, at the 76th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on Monday. 
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Modernisation at the cost of heritage
‘Jamadar di Haveli’Amritsar, March 1
To give modern look to ‘Jamadar di Haveli’, of Maharaja Ranjit Singh era in the heart of the city here, the temple management has replaced old ‘nanakshahi bricks’ of the dome with white bathroom tiles which do not synchronise with the old structure.

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