Tuesday, March 14, 2006, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

Delhi Police files appeal in HC
Jessica Lall murder case
New Delhi, March 13
The Delhi Police under fire from all quarters for its “shoddy” investigation in the Jessica Lall murder case, finally filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court today, claiming that the trial judge had “ignored” vital circumstantial evidence, which was sufficient to convict main accused Manu Sharma and eight of his relatives and friends.

Govt consults states on report on judicial reforms
New Delhi, March 13
Amidst awakening calls by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Chief Justice of India Y.K. Sabharwal for judicial reforms, specially revamping the criminal justice system, the Centre is having a discussion with states on implementation of the Malimath Committee report, suggesting protection of witnesses and separation of prosecution from investigation.

Editorial: The delivery of justice

Dasmesh Academy on revival path
Anandpur Sahib, March 13 After being on the verge of closure, Sri Dasmesh Academy, here, is back on the rails. With financial and other assistances coming in from several quarters, the institute is in the process of overcoming the crisis which had cast uncertainty over the fate of students as well as staff members.
Students of Sri Dasmesh Academy walk through the portals of their institute in Anandpur Sahib on Monday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Kasliwal in police custody till March 17
Watchman to be interrogated again
Mumbai, March 13
The Bhoiwada Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court here today sentenced Abishek Kasliwal, a prominent textile mill owner, to police custody till March 17 for allegedly raping a woman early Sunday morning.

New security regimen in Varanasi
Lucknow, March 13
Devotees will now have to pass beneath door-frame metal detectors and put up with frisking by policemen with a hand-held detector as a new security regimen comes into force at the Sankat Mochan temple in Varanasi, informed police sources.

India: The Tasks Ahead
   SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS,
INAUGURAL SESSION

	PUNJAB: Hola Mohalla festival begins
	HARYANA: Vigilance submits report on funds for ex-PM of Fiji
	HIMACHAL: Ex-chief parliamentary secretaries file reply before EC
	J&K: NC members stage walkout
	CHANDIGARH: No power cuts after 2 years
	LUDHIANA: Bureaucratic reshuffle on cards
	DELHI: MCD passes resolutions for deferring demolitions
	OPINIONS: The delivery of justice
	BUSINESS: Deora seeks raise in fuel subsidy
	NATION: Chidambaram for moderate and stable tax rates
	WORLD: Congressional hearing this month
	SPORTS: Kumble, Munaf bowl India to victory

In Education Tribune today

Private schools or teaching shops?

CPM charges govt with breach of CMP
New Delhi, March 13
The CPM today gave clear indications that the poll verdict in four states and Pondicherry could result in more frictions with the Congress-led UPA coalition at the Centre, accusing the government of breaching the common minimum programme in foreign policy.

India, China talks on ‘right’ track
Kumarakom (Kerala), March 13
India and China today concluded the seventh round of Special Representative talks aimed at finding a mutually-acceptable solution to the protracted boundary dispute within the framework of Political Parameters and Guiding Principles.

Kumble, Munaf bowl India to victory Mohali, March 13 Munaf Patel completed a successful debut as India won the second Test at the PCA Stadium here today to go 1-0 up in the three-Test series against England. (Details in Sports page) Dravid praises Kumble, Munaf No change in team for third Test Pietersen fined Test debutant medium-pacer Munaf Patel sends down a scorching delivery on the last day of the second Test match in Mohali on Monday. Munaf finished with a match haul of seven wickets as India defeated England by nine wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series. — AFP photo