Kanda an absconder, his key aide arrested
Gurgaon/New Delhi, August 8
Former Haryana Minister of State Gopal Kanda, accused of abetting the suicide of his former employee Geetika Sharma, failed to turn up for police questioning on Wednesday and was declared an absconder.
                                                              Gopal Kanda

Police buying time for him, says Geetika’s family
Ex-minister seeks anticipatory bail

Mary bags bronze Mary Kom (L) in action against Nicola Adams of Great Britain. — AFP Heroes are back VIJAY KUMAR Gagan Narang Games Update Mary Kom settles for bronze, loses semifinal bout to Nicola Adams Tintu Luka 3rd in heats, qualifies for 800m semifinals Boxer Devendro Singh loses to Paddy Barnes Indians in action today Tribune Exclusive Interview with Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice, who had won three gold medals in Beijing and broken two World Records.

Gurdwara shooter Michael Page had committed suicide
Wade Michael Page, the 40-year-old White supremacist who went on a shooting spree at a gurdwara in Wisconsin on Sunday, committed suicide after sustaining a bullet injury to the stomach, law enforcement authorities said on Wednesday.
                                                             Michael Page

CBI to probe Punjab land deal involving influential families
Chandigarh, August 8
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into a land acquisition deal that allegedly benefited three influential families in cornering Rs 5.63 crore.

Kashmir Tribune from today
We are happy to announce that starting today, Tribune readers in Kashmir will receive Kashmir Tribune, a daily pull-out, along with The Tribune. Kashmir Tribune will endeavour to capture the spirit of change in the Valley and blend news with features with a finger on the pulse of its people.

 

Omar in a hurry to fulfil poll promises Srinagar, August 8 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is a man in a hurry, running against time to fulfil the promises that he made at the time of assuming office over three years ago. He is also trying to perfect the art of tightrope walk in the state politics.                                  Omar Abdullah