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Scots vote to stay united with Kingdom
Referendum result: 55% voters say ‘No’ to independence Cameron breathes easy
The Irish bookies have proved their worth in the Scottish referendum. On Thursday night they were predicting 1-100 that Scots would vote to stay in the UK and on Friday morning, the bookies proved to be correct when Scotland voted 55-45 to stay united.
Pro-Union supporters celebrate after referendum results were announced in Edinburgh on Friday. AFP

Editorial: Better together

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J-K flood fury: Officials add insult to people’s injury
‘Want a shelter, file an affidavit first’
Jammu, September 19
Jammu, September 19
“Want a tent for shelter, file an affidavit first.” This is babus’ diktat for the people of the rain-ravaged mountainous belts of Jammu region. The diktat is contrary to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s directions to provide speedy relief to the people without any pre-condition.

Uttarakhand CM against new Kailash Mansarovar route
Dehradun, September 19
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has accused Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre of hurting the interests of the hill state by inking a pact with China to open another Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage route via Nathu La. Protests have erupted in the Kumoan region against the Centre’s decision.

Veteran SAD leader Talwandi dead
Ludhiana, September 19
Veteran Akali Dal leader Jathedar Jagdev Singh Talwandi, 85, died after a brief illness here today.
(Details on Punjab page)

The stalwart saw several ups and downs

India, China for early end to border row
New Delhi, September 19
Amid reports of withdrawal of troops in Ladakh, India and China today reiterated to “pro-actively” resolve all outstanding differences based on ‘Panchsheel’ and consolidate the Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity between the two countries.

Army decides to stay put at Chumar till China backs off
Cong leaders meet Xi, call for peace on border

Poll panel puts price tag on Haryana candidates’ goodies Jind, September19 Go frugal seems to be the mantra for most politicians in poll-bound Haryana these days. With the election authorities keeping a close watch on their expenses, the candidates — known for  lavish lifestyles — have decided to shun ‘luxuries’ while campaigning.