India rejects Pak denial on incursion
Says firm on maintaining LoC sanctity; PM meets Chiefs of three Services
New Delhi, October 7
Determined to dislodge a band of armed intruders in J&K’s Keran sector — prolonged operations against which entered the 14th day — India on Monday rejected Pakistan’s denial issued by its High Commissioner Salman Bashir yesterday that any such intrusion had taken place from across the border.
A hundred militants fighting the Army?

Arms and ammunition recovered from militants killed in a recent encounter in the Keran sector, on display at the Army headquarters in Srinagar on Monday.

Chandigarh skyline in danger
Tata Housing Co says won’t go ahead with project till SC decides
New Delhi, October 7
Tata Housing Development Company today agreed in the Supreme Court not to go ahead with its high-rise buildings project near Chandigarh’s Sukhna Lake till further orders.

Power crisis looms as Andhra simmers
Hyderabad, October 7
The anti-bifurcation agitation continued to disrupt normal life in Andhra Pradesh, with several cities and towns in Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra regions going without electricity following strike by employees of power utilities.
Shattered glass strewn across the street after anti-Telangana protests in Vijayanagaram on Monday. — PTI

4 Union ministers quit

SAD, Congress men expose each other’s ‘murky’ land deals
Chandigarh, October 7
Land in Punjab, especially land surrounding Chandigarh, is a veritable gold mine. Little wonder that politicians — across the political spectrum and having enough cash reserves — have for long been involved in realty business.

Punjab mulls using panchayat land for solar energy units
Chandigarh, October 7
The Punjab Government proposes to amend the Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, to allow it the right over panchayat land (often referred to as “shamlat” land) in the state.  

J&K House adopts resolution on VK Singh’s remarks
Srinagar, October 7
After over three hours of discussion, the State Legislative Assembly adopted a one-line resolution demanding a time-bound enquiry into the allegations levelled by former Army Chief, General (Retd) V K Singh against the political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir.

Lookout notice for Asaram’s son
Ahmedabad, October 7
The Surat police today issued a “lookout” notice against Narayan Sai, the son of the self-styled “godman” Asaram Bapu, accused of rape. Surat Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said the notice had been sent to all airports in the country to ensure Sai did not flee the country.
                                          Narayan Sai

Badals to have special commando unit for security Moga, October 7 Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who holds the portfolio of the Home Department, seems to have no faith in the commandos already serving in the state police.