BJP for devolution in Lanka
VIJAYAWADA, June 7 — The BJP today said devolution of power was the only way to solve the present ethnic problem in Sri Lanka.

Cronje’s voice on tapes, claims pastor
DURBAN, June 7 — Hansie Cronje’s spiritual adviser, pastor Ray McCaulay, today admitted that the voice on the tapes recorded by the Delhi police was indeed that of sacked former South African cricket captain but clarified that Cronje did not intend to throw the match as suggested by the taped conversations.

Sindhu friendship symbol: PM
SRINAGAR, June 7 — The Prime Minister, Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee, has renewed India’s earnest desire for friendship with Pakistan exuding confidence that “our endeavours in this regard would succeed though it may take some time.”

Bid to blow up police HQ
SRINAGAR, June 7 — Militants fired half-a-dozen rifle grenades towards the police headquarters, two of the grenades exploding outside the main gate of the complex near Batamaloo here this afternoon. Minor damage was caused to a residential house in the locality opposite to the police headquarters, as the inmates escaped unhurt.

Decision on power tariff today
CHANDIGARH, June 7 — The continuing deadlock between the Punjab State Electricity Board and the Punjab Government over the issue of revision of power tariff for domestic and industrial sectors is expected to be broken tomorrow.

Steps to drop marriage customs BARNALA, June 7 — No playing of bands, no revelry with gulal, no distribution of sweets at the funeral procession of elders; no sweets with marriage invitation cards; girl’s marriage at her place of living and no dowry demands among Aggarwals, Brahmins and Khatris of Punjab.