Tuesday, February 20, 2001, Chandigarh, India
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Pak stalling peace process: President
New Delhi, February 19
India today blamed Pakistan for stalling the peace process in Kashmir, saying “its protestations about its eagerness to resume talks with India will not carry conviction so long as it allows the terrorists’ guns and bombs to do the talking.”

President K.R. Narayanan with Vice-President Krishan Kant and Lok Sabha Speaker G.M.C. Balayogi at the ceremonial procession at Parliament House to address both Houses of Parliament on the opening day of the Budget Session in New Delhi on Monday.

President K.R. Narayanan with Vice-President Krishan Kant and Lok Sabha Speaker G.M.C. Balayogi at the ceremonial procession at Parliament House to address both Houses of Parliament on the opening day of the Budget Session in New Delhi on Monday. — PTI photo

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PM gains breathing space
Decision on ceasefire 
New Delhi, February 19
The Atal Behari Vajpayee government has sent a strong message to the major powers about Pakistan’s intransigience in stopping cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, thereby blocking the chances of resuming the bilateral dialogue.

India fires on Pak planes
Ten injured as mob, cops clash
New Delhi, February 19
The Indian Army opened fire to chase away two ‘Mushaq’ planes of the Pakistan army which crossed the Line of Control while on a reconnaissance mission in the Chamb sector today. One aircraft was believed to be damaged.

70 per cent polling in Majitha
Liquor flows; faulty EVMs delay polling
Majitha, February 19
The atmosphere in a cluster of six villages (known as Tapprian), dominated by migrant labourers, was festive as hordes of voters were served jalebis and liquor by the ruling party. 
A SAD leader distributes “jalebis” in Dialpur Tapprian village, which is dominated by migrant labourers, during the Majitha byelection on Monday.
A SAD leader distributes “jalebis” in Dialpur Tapprian village, which is dominated by migrant labourers, during the Majitha byelection on Monday. 
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Satwant’s unseating stayed
Chandigarh, February 19
A Division Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Mr Justice S. P. Baroocha and Mr Justice Y. K. Sabharwal today stayed the operation of the order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court setting aside the membership of Mrs Satwant Kaur Sandhu of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha.

Stipends doubled
Chandigarh, February 19
The Haryana Government today said it doubled the stipends paid to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the backward classes.

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CBI probe into charges against ADGP
Chandigarh, February 19
Allowing a writ petition filed by 19-year-old Mamta Sharma alleging that her modesty was outraged by Punjab’s Additional Director-General of Police B.P. Tiwari, Mr Justice V.M. Jain of the Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed the CBI to nominate an officer not below the DIG’s rank to inquire into the allegations and register a first information report only if “circumstances so warranted”.

Court stays CAT order on CBI chief
Bangalore, February 19
The Karnataka High Court today stayed the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order quashing the appointment of Mr R .K. Raghavan as Director of the CBI.


Land acquisition notice struck down
Chandigarh, February 19
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has struck down the notifications acquiring land for establishing an industrial area near Sector 37 of the Rohtak Urban Estate.
The acquisition of land had become controversial in view of the allegations that the industrial area was proposed to be established on the acquired land to enhance the value of the land owned by a former Haryana Town and Country Planning Minister, Seth Sri Krishan Dass.

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