Military aid to Nepal suspended
New Delhi, February 12
India has suspended for indefinite period its military aid to Nepal in the wake of the royal coup in the Hindu Kingdom, authoritative sources in the Ministry of External Affairs told The Tribune this evening. External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh today summoned the Indian, Ambassador in Nepal, Mr Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, for consultations.

World page: Indefinite blockade by rebels in Nepal

Sania makes history Hyderabad, February 12 Sania Mirza oscillated between occasional brilliance and erratic shot selection but raised her game when it mattered most to create history and become the first Indian woman ever to win a WTA tour title in the $ 140,000 Hyderabad Open tennis tournament here today. (Details on Sports page) Tennis star Sania Mirza with the trophy after winning the WTA Hyderabad Open, defeating Alyona Bondarenko of Ukraine, in Hyderabad on Saturday. — PTI photo

CJ must respect dignity of office, says Law Minister
Gharonda (Karnal), February 12
In a sharp reaction to yesterday’s outburst by the outgoing Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice, Mr Justice B.K. Roy, during an interview to a news channel, Union Law Minister Hans Raj Bhardwaj today remarked that the Chief Justice should be aware of the responsibilities that are attached to high offices such as the one held by him.

17 ITBP jawans trapped in Chamba
Shimla/Chamba, February 12
With still no communication with the 17 Indian Tibetan Border Police personnel posted in the Kehar sector of Chamba, a 10-member rescue team from the Mountaineering Institute will trek to the Saunthit post located at a height of 10,000 feet tomorrow.

J&K highway reopened; 1,200 evacuated
Srinagar, February 12
A hero’s welcome was accorded to Mr Aijaz Ahmad and his two daughters at their house here this afternoon, who returned after being stranded at Banihal on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway for a week.

Tourists enjoy fresh snowfall at Patnitop on Saturday. — PTI

CPM to review UPA rule
Kolkata, February 12
Addressing a massive rally at the brigade parade ground here, the CPM leadership today warned the Congress to stop adopting “anti-people” policies or face the prospect of getting out of the government. In video (28k, 56k)

EC puts off polling in 3 Bihar constituencies
New Delhi, February 12
In an apparent embarrassment to the ruling RJD ahead of the second round of elections in Bihar, the Election Commission today served a notice on the RJD over CDs featuring the post-Godhra riots in Gujarat and postponed polls in three seats in view of "inadequate" security arrangements.

Boom time for guns in Bihar
Patna, February 12
It is the booming of guns that is being heard distinctly amid the cacophony of poll campaign in Bihar. It is boom time for buying small arms as well.  

Nation page: Poor roads in Bihar bane of farmers

CS meets Kidwai as government plans showdown with EC Chandigarh, February 12 The Haryana Chief Secretary, Mr Sunil Ahuja, today met the Governor, Dr A.R. Kidwai, as the Chautala Government seems to be preparing for a confrontation with the Election Commission over the issue of appointing persons selected by the Public Service Commission and the Staff Selection Commission for various posts.