2 policemen shot dead in J&K
Militants target unarmed constables on beat duty in Handwara
Srinagar, March 2
In the first major attack on the state police force this year, militants today shot dead two policemen from point-blank range in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
A CRPF officer pays tribute to the policemen killed in Handwara on Saturday. Tribune photo: Amin War

Modi star at BJP’s conclave; Rajnath too showers praise
New Delhi, March 2
The BJP and its leaders today turned the spotlight on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi by showering special praise on him for becoming the first person in the party to win an election in a state for the third time in a row.

Gujarat CM Narendra Modi and BJP president Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Saturday. Tribune photo: Mukesh Aggarwal

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Bulk diesel dearer, but pay Rs 37.5 less for non-subsidised LPG cylinders
New Delhi, March 2
A day after oil companies raised petrol price by Rs 1.40 a litre, bulk prices of diesel for consumers such as railways, industry and defence has been hiked by almost Rs 1 per litre. The breather: an unsubsidised LPG cylinder will cost Rs 37.50 less.

Sukh Ram’s son joins Virbhadra Cabinet
Shimla, March 2
Octogenarian Congress leader Sukh Ram’s son Anil Sharma was inducted into the Virbhadra Singh Cabinet today, signalling truce between the one-time political foes. Having remained bitter political rivals during their long careers, Virbhadra Singh and Sukh Ram shared perfect bonhomie at Anil Sharma’s induction ceremony.


Himachal Governor Urmila Singh administers the oath to Anil Sharma in Shimla on Saturday.

MPs against clemency to rape accused
Parliament committee wants politicians covered by clause on aggravated sexual assault
New Delhi, March 2
The stage is set for the introduction of an anti-rape Bill in Parliament with the Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha approving the Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2012 referred to it last December and also sending its recommendations on the recently promulgated anti-rape Ordinance.

Principal among 5 suspended in Delhi minor’s rape case
New Delhi, March 2
A day after a seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a municipal school here, five persons, including the school inspector and principal, were suspended, an official said Saturday. “School inspector Balraj Singh, principal Neelam Karwal, class teacher Monica Kohli, school attendant Sushila and watchman Kailash have been suspended in the alleged sexual assault case at Mangolpuri Municipal Primary School,” B.K. Gupta, municipal commissioner, North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), said.
RAF personnel stand guard outside a police station in Delhi’s Mangolpuri area on Saturday. — PTI