Hectic parleys on for govt formation
NC-Cong or PDP-Cong? Coalition being worked out
Srinagar, December 29
Even as the NC has turned out to be the front-runner in staking claim to form a government with the Congress in Jammu and Kashmir, hectic political activities are going on for an alternative Congress-PDP coalition arrangement.

Editorial: Sonrise

Cong in no hurry, weighing all options
New Delhi, December 29
Having been cast in the role of kingmaker, the Congress leadership was in the throes of an intense debate on which party to support for the formation of a government in Jammu and Kashmir, as a section in the party expressed its reservations about joining hands with the National Conference.

‘Pak doesn’t want war’
Gillani says Islamabad has to ensure that its territory is not used for terrorism or be prepared to face NATO attacks
Pakistan will have to ensure that its territory is not used for terrorism or be prepared to face NATO attacks, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday.

Kayani softens tone

Dense fog envelops North India
New Delhi, December 29
Plains of North India were completely fogged out on Monday with the duration of fog at several places extending well beyond afternoon. In fact, the dense fog cover that the region experienced today has been the worst so far this season and at some places it persisted throughout the day, throwing normal life completely out of gear.

Commuters had a tough time as dense fog engulfed New Delhi on Monday. Tribune photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

Mega Projects
UT’s bid to justify deals backfires
3 HC judges named as ‘affected’ persons in the proposed land acquisition for Phase III of IT Park deny owning any land
Chandigarh, December 29
The Chandigarh Administration’s attempt to justify its highly controversial land acquisition policy for its ‘mega projects’ by issuing a public notice today seems to have backfired.

6th Pay Panel
New Year gift for Haryana staff
Chandigarh, December 29
With an eye on the forthcoming election season, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today announced the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission, benefitting 3.5 lakh employees to the tune of 20 to 25 per cent each. The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister, cleared the recommendations made by the Pay Revision Committee (PRC) constituted under the chief secretary.

Painter Manjit Bawa dead
New Delhi, December 29
Noted artist Manjit Bawa, who revolutionised the Indian painting scene with bold use of vibrant colours, died here today after a prolonged illness. The 67-year-old painter from Punjab’s Dhuri area was in coma for the past three years after suffering a stroke.

Second package to boost economy soon: Montek New Delhi, December 29 The deputy chairman of the Planning Commission, Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia, said today that the second stimulus package to boost ailing sectors like housing, exports and realty was likely in the next few days.