Thursday, September 28, 2006, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

No package, only assurance
PM says group looking into loan, debt problems in Punjab
Ludhiana, September 27

Belying expectations, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today did not announce any package for the state, not even for debt-ridden farmers. However, he said the problem of loans and debt was being considered and solutions would be brought out soon.

The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, presses the button to lay the foundation stone of a dedicated freight corridor at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Also seen in the picture are the Minister for Railways, Mr Lalu Parsad Yadav, and the Chief Minister of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh. Tribune photo: Sayeed Ahmed Decks cleared for Halwara airport

Punjab to have first national public health institute
Mohali, September 27
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, today announced the setting up of the country's first National Institute of Public Health in Punjab. The institute will be established in Mohali by the Public Health Foundation of India in collaboration with the Punjab Government.

India, Pakistan differ on joint terror mechanism
New Delhi, September 27
The anti-terrorism joint mechanism agreed between India and Pakistan has already run into rough weather even before its maiden meeting.

Pakistan offers visa on arrival to Indians
Nirupama Rao envoy to China

Mattoo case: HC reserves verdict
New Delhi, September 27
The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgement in the Priyadarshini Mattoo rape and murder case with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concluding its arguments today.

Cong reluctant to act against Venod
New Delhi, September 27
The Congress party appears to be in no hurry to take any action against Haryana Power Minister Venod Sharma despite the latest controversy involving him and his son Manu Sharma, a key accused in the Jessica Lall murder case.

Ajit likely to tie up with Congress
New Delhi, September 27
Rashtriya Lok Dal president Ajit Singh appears to be inclining to have a pre-election alliance with the Congress for the coming Assembly election in Uttar Pradesh which will end his relationship with the Samajwadi Party.

1993 hotel bomber found guilty
Mumbai, September 27
The special court constituted under the Terrorism and Disruptive Activities Act today declared Mohammed Mushtaq Musa Tarani guilty of setting off a blast at the Juhu Centaur hotel on March 12, 1993.

Polio cases cripple Maharashtra efforts
Mumbai, September 27
Maharashtra has lost the war to emerge as India’s polio-free state after two children were found infected by the polio virus.