Sunday, October 29, 2006, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

First arrest under new law
Man held for beating wife
Tirunelveli, October 28
In the first case under the newly-enforced Domestic Violence law in the country, a government employee was today arrested for allegedly torturing his wife at Melapalayam near here. He was booked under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which was notified for implementation only a couple of days ago and provides for stiff punishment for husbands and live-in partners who harass their wives and companions.

Yuvraj injured, to miss today’s tie
Mohali, October 28
India suffered a big blow ahead of the crucial Champions Trophy match against Australia tomorrow when Yuvraj Singh injured his left knee today while warming up with the team at the PCA Stadium at Mohali.

Chandigarh page: Injured Yuvraj manhandles Tribune lensman

Discrimination against Punjab in power allocation
Chandigarh, October 28
Instead of granting financial relief or a package to Punjab, the Union Government has given it shock treatment which officials of the PSEB describe as discrimination in the allocation of power from the Central pool for the winter season.

Cryogenic rocket test successful
Bangalore, October 28
India today successfully carried out the first test of a cryogenic rocket engine at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu, putting the country in a select club of nations possessing such a capability.

Laws under 9th Schedule: SC hearing on Monday
New Delhi, October 28
Even as demands from various political quarters are mounting on the UPA government to put certain controversial laws in the Ninth Schedule to prevent the judiciary from adjudicating upon them, the Supreme Court will commence hearing on Monday on the competence of Parliament taking away several legislations, including the Tamil Nadu Reservation Act, away from the purview of the judiciary. (Details on Nation page)

Thind in court custody till November 11
Hearing on bail application on October 31
Patiala, October 28
Mr Bhupinder Singh Thind, ADGP (Law and Order), Himachal Pradesh Police, was remanded in judicial custody till November 11 by Ms Harinder Sidhu, Special Magistrate, CBI, when he was produced in her court by a team of the CBI led by SP Mahesh Aggarwal here today.
(Details on Punjab page)

Chandigarh page: Production warrants for Thind in cheque-bounce case

4 dead, 42 hurt in massive pile-up
Ludhiana, October 28
Four persons were killed and 42 injured, six of them seriously, in a huge pile up of five vehicles at Ludhiana-Jagraon road near Baddowal early morning today.
(Details on Punjab page)

Tobacco firms targeting kids Advertise products on kites in spite of total ban Chandigarh, October 28 Tied down by the "Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Act 2003" (COTP) which prohibits the promotion of tobacco in all forms, firms have devised a new way to advertise their products. Kites inscribed with advertisements of chewing tobacco firms like Hans Chhap Khaini and Rashmi Zarda. — Tribune photo byManoj Mahajan.