Sunday, February 4, 2007, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

Fake encounters in J&K
2 police officers arrested

Jammu, February 3 The alleged killing of four innocent persons in fake encounters in Kashmir has not only put the J&K police in a tight spot but has also caused setback to the ongoing confidence building measures that were initiated by the Centre and the state government. J&K page: 3 more bodies exhumed

Valley in tears again: The father and son of Ghulam Nabi Wani of Kokernag break down on seeing his decomposed body. Nabi was killed in a fake encounter by the police. His body was exhumed on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Amin War

Punjab Votes ’07 EC suspends observer  Clash in Amritsar, 1 hurt

New Delhi/Amritsar, February 3 The poll observer for the Kum Kalan constituency in Ludhiana was suspended by the Election Commission tonight for “serious misconduct” of duty. Disciplinary action was ordered against the IAS official of the Jharkhand cadre.

Chahal quits Chandigarh, February 3  In an important development, Mr B.I.S. Chahal, media adviser to the Punjab Chief Minister, has resigned from his post. (Details on Punjab page)

Farmers SAD’s main focus Beas SHO suspended (Details on Punjab page)

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Kashmir Working Group Meets
Parties split over autonomy
Jammu, February 3
While the representatives of the Kashmir-based parties have suggested that the removal of erosions in the Article 370 is the answer to the current turmoil in the state, the Jammu-based parties have demanded the annulment of the special status of the state.
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Noida SSP transferred Lucknow, February 3 In a damage control exercise the state government today decided to suspend the Circle Officer (CO), Noida, in charge, Nithari, Dinesh Yadav, who was yesterday transferred to 14th PAC battalion in Agra.

Victims’ parents protest Rathore’s transfer; threaten to return aid, land In video (56k) In video (56k)

HOT AND COLD IN Shimla...: Saturday was sunny but chilly in Shimla. The city has been blowing hot and cold over the last few days.— Tribune photo by S Chandan  (Details on Himachal page)

... And some Traffic Chill: The Himachal government, meanwhile, is blowing hot. It may ban the screening of the film, “Traffic Signal”, over one word, “Kinner.” (Details on Himachal page)

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	PUNJAB:Farmers SAD’s main focus
	HARYANA: Nigam extends power bill arrear waiver scheme date
	HIMACHAL: Govt wakes up to global warming horrors
	J&K:  3 more bodies exhumed
	CHANDIGARH:  Ryan Row: Parents take to streets
	LUDHIANA:  Family members had died before fire
	DELHI:  Implement CNG bus safety norms: Monitoring body
	OPINIONS: Soldiers’ misconduct
	BUSINESS: PM promises to deflate inflation
	NATION:Gripen running the extra mile to bag IAF’s Rs 45,000 crore deal
	WORLD: Pakistan to fence Durand Line, says Musharraf
	SPORTS: Viru back, to bat down the order

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Fertiliser subsidy to touch Rs 30,000 crore, says Paswan
New Delhi, February 2
Union Fertiliser Minister Ram Vilas Paswan today said that the fertiliser subsidy is expected to touch Rs 30,000 crore in the next fiscal year, an increase of Rs 2000 crore.

Suicide bomber kills 102 in Baghdad
Baghdad, February 3
A suicide bomber blew up his truck near a central Baghdad market today, killing at least 102 people, as shoppers were buying household items ahead of the night-time curfew. Another 215 people were wounded in the gruesome attack in Baghdad's Al-Sadriya district, security and medical sources said.

No political games in Kila Raipur Kila Raipur, February 3 The Grewal Sports Association allows everyone but politicians to play games at the Rural Olympics held here annually. Incidentally, December to March is the period when more than 200 rural sports festivals are held throughout the length and breadth of the State.