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Friday, May 20, 2011, Chandigarh, India
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Most-wanted list
Another gaffe, ‘fugitive’ found in Mumbai jail
l CBI inspector suspended l CBI red-faced in Purulia case too
New Delhi, May 19
In another major embarrassment for the Government, a second “fugitive” in India’s most-wanted list handed over to Pakistan was today traced to a Mumbai jail, following which a CBI inspector was suspended and two of its senior officials transferred.

Cabinet stamp on caste, BPL census
New Delhi, May 19
The Union Cabinet today put its seal of approval on the dovetailing of caste enumeration with the headcount of people living below the poverty line in rural and urban areas to enable the government to determine the social, economic and educational status of different castes for targeted implementation of its welfare schemes.

Gunmen enter Rohtak PGI emergency ward, kill two
Rohtak, May 19
Two persons were killed and two others injured when an unidentified armed youth opened fire in the emergency ward of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS).

The spot where the firing incident took place in the emergency ward of the PGIMS on Wednesday night;Photos: Manoj Dhaka

FIRs registered against those indulging in illegal mining
Chandigarh, May 19
The Mohali district administration today swooped down on those indulging in illegal mining of sand and gravel, and registered several FIRs (First Information reports) against 137 persons.

Obama’s honcho back to his roots in Nainital
Nainital, May 19
It has been just the break from the 24x7 schedule that US President Barack Obama’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator had craved for. Back “home” in Nainital, Dr ‘Isi’ Siddiqui is replenishing his mind, body and soul surrounded by family and friends. What makes his trip even more special is the honorary Doctor of Science degree he will receive from his alma mater, Pantnagar University, tomorrow.

58TH NATIONAL FILM AWARDS
‘Dabangg’ adjudged best popular film
l ‘Ishqiya’ only other Bollywood movie to get awarded in prominent categories l Southern cinema sweeps awards
New Delhi, May 19
Regional films stole the show at the 58th National Film Awards announced here today even as Salman Khan-starrer Hindi blockbuster “Dabangg” won the award for the best popular film providing wholesome entertainment.

	PUNJAB: ‘Regulatory panel took middle path’
	HARYANA: Excessive rates were paid to contractors: Probe report
	J&K: With onset of summer, Jammu faces acute water shortage
	HIMACHAL:With onset of summer, Jammu faces acute water shortage
	CHANDIGARH: MC elections may be advanced to Oct
	LUDHIANA:Strike by ministerial staff hits work
	DELHI:Govt fails to convince auto drivers on GPS
	OPINIONS: Rahul’s conscious strategy
	BUSINESS:OilMin says Reliance gas is for core users
	NATION: Sonia blasts Maya on Bhatta-Parsaul
	WORLD: DSK quits as IMF chief
	SPORTS: Mi aim for revenge, play-off berth

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Stills from movies “Dabangg” and “Ishqiya”.

Sonia blasts Maya on Bhatta-Parsaul
Says “atrocities committed” on farmers have embarrassed the nation
Varanasi, May 19
Launching a frontal attack on the Mayawati government, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said the incidents of “atrocities on farmers” in Bhatta-Parsaul have left the nation embarrassed.

Editorial Page: Rahul’s conscious strategy

Osama back on TV!
Washington, May 19
Al-Qaida has released the first audio message of Osama bin Laden after his death, praising the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia and predicting that the revolt would engulf the entire Arab region.(Details on World page)