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Founder’s Day: All of us pay our respectful tributes to Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, who founded The Tribune this day 133 years ago.

President reverses Haryana decision on IFS officer’s ACR
Chandigarh, February 1
The President has reversed the Hooda Government’s decision to downgrade the annual confidential reports (ACRs) of whistleblower Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi.

Leading publications condemn IRS report, want it withdrawn
Chandigarh, February 1
Leading newspapers of the country have strongly condemned the newly published Indian Readership Survey (IRS 2013) and have asked for its immediate withdrawal. Eighteen leading publications, including The Tribune, pointed out that the survey is riddled with glaring anomalies that defy logic and completely ignores circulation which is the very basis of readership.

Hisar SAI coach booked for sexual harassment
Hisar, February 1
A coach at the Sports Authority of India’s centre in Haryana Agriculture University was today booked for sexually harassing seven female wrestlers. The coach has denied the allegations.

Bank guard shot dead, Rs 36 lakh looted in Nabha
Nabha, February 1
Three armed men shot a bank guard and took away Rs 36 lakh from a State Bank of Patiala cash van today. A bank cashier was injured in the attack. The robbers fled the scene on a motorcycle. The police have started investigations after registering a case.

Violence grips Thailand on poll eve
Bangkok, February 1
Explosions and several shots were heard in the Thai capital today as opposition activists bent on disrupting Sunday's controversial snap polls clashed with government supporters, leaving seven persons injured. (Details on World page)

LPU mourns bright brain Nido, N-E students’ safety in focus Jalandhar, February 1 Students and staff of Jalandhar’s Lovely Professional University were in shock as news of the death of BA honours student Nido Taniam after an altercation with some shopkeepers in Delhi spread. The 20-year-old son of Arunachal Pradesh Congress legislator Nido Pavitra was in Delhi to spend time with his relatives in Delhi when the incident took place. Students hold a candle light vigil in New Delhi on Saturday. Tribune photo: Mukesh Aggarwal