Only BJP in favour of opinion polls
Even SAD differs as EC gets replies from parties
New Delhi, November 15
The BJP is the only political outfit among a clutch of national and regional parties that is in favour of allowing opinion polls in the run-up to elections.

Chemicals worth Rs 600 cr seized from Baddi unit
Patiala, November 15
The Patiala police today claimed to have seized chemicals worth Rs 600 crore allegedly used in preparing synthetic drug “ice” from a pharmaceutical unit in Baddi.


A police team raids a Baddi unit, which is owned by Punjab industrialist Jagjit Singh Chahal. A Tribune photograph

As the maestro walks into sunset, new stars sparkle
Mumbai, November 15
The flame has flickered brilliantly for the one last time before ebbing out.

Sachin Tendulkar leaves amid applause after being dismissed for 74 on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against WI in Mumbai on Friday. PTI

Now, Haryana policemen threaten stir
Hisar, November 15
After two days of ‘chakka jam’ by Haryana Roadways employees, Haryana police personnel are gearing up to step up their agitation in support of their demands. They have rejected the interim relief and risk allowance announced for them by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda at the November 10 rally in Gohana.

Another intern accuses retd SC judge of sexual harassment
New Delhi, November 15
Another allegation of sexual harassment against a Supreme Court judge, who has since retired, has surfaced with a second law intern levelling a similar charge that he had misbehaved with her.

Punjab Land Grab: Justice Kuldip Singh Special Tribunal Report Part -VII Special Courts mooted to resolve 30-year disputes in Mullanpur Continuing with the series, The Tribune today reproduces the operative portions of the report pertaining to Villages Mullanpur Garib Dass and Pallanpur Chandigarh, November 15 The Special Tribunal headed by Justice Kuldip Singh has recommended that all 476 petitions relating to village common lands (Shamlat Deh) in Mullanpur Garib Dass pending before quasi-judicial authorities for more than 30 years should be transferred. The way to Mullanpur, the boom town near Chandigarh NATION page: Will return land if illegal: Amarinder