Troops repulse Pak attack
Four militants among 6 killed in valley
JAMMU, July 23 — Indian troops repulsed a Pakistani attack in Jammu region’s Sunderbani area last evening, killing three Pakistani soldiers and wounding several others, a defence spokesman said here today.

Cronje contemplated suicide
LONDON, July 23 — Disgraced former South African captain Hansie Cronje has said he was tempted to commit suicide after his involvement in the cricket betting scandal was revealed, media reported today.

Lockers to be opened today
NEW DELHI, July 23  — Following “successful” completion of the searches at the premises of top cricketers, board officials and bookies across the country, Income Tax authorities are set to initiate the process of opening the bank lockers sealed during the search operations from tomorrow.

Give details on match telecast rights: HC
NEW DELHI, July 23  — Amidst the Income Tax Department’s swoop on several top cricketers and the Board of Control for Cricket in India office, the Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and the board to furnish details of cricket match telecast rights given to Prasar Bharati allegedly under the influence of the World Tel.

Pilgrims urged to defer yatra
JAMMU, July 23  — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appealed to pilgrims to defer their Amarnath Yatra in view of the continued inclement weather.

 

Hunting goes on in wildlife sanctuary HOSHIARPUR, July 23 — Weekends which bring joy and relief to humans spell doom for thousands of animals which reportedly continue to be killed for recreation by police, politicians and other influential persons in Ropar, Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur districts of Punjab.