Terrorists massacre 35 in Chamba
SHIMLA, Aug 3 —In the first-ever major terrorist incident in Himachal Pradesh, Kashmiri militants today gunned down at least 35 persons and wounded 11 in Kalaban and Satrundi villages of Chamba district bordering the terrorist-infested Doda area of Jammu.
Stop aid to militants, PM warns Pakistan
NEW DELHI, Aug 3 — The Prime Minister, Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee, today asserted in Parliament that India would deal with a "firm hand" attacks on its border and asked Islamabad to immediately cease its support to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

US Ambassador meets Dalai Lama
DHARAMSALA, Aug 3 — A lot of significance is being attached to the unscheduled visit of the American Ambassador, Mr Richard, F. Celeste , to McLeodganj to meet the Dalai Lama here today.
Deputy Speaker's poll put off, trial of strength averted
NEW DELHI, Aug 3 — An imminent trial of strength between the ruling coalition and the combined Opposition on the election of Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha was averted today.
Lok Pal Bill introduced
NEW DELHI, Aug 3 — The Lok Pal Bill, which would bring the Prime Minister, ministers and MPs under the purview of the Prevention of Corruption Act, was introduced in the Lok Sabha today by the Prime Minister.
SC seeks Centre's reply on judges' appointment
NEW DELHI, Aug 3 — The Supreme Court today sought the Centre’s reply on appointment of judges to the Punjab and Haryana High Court even as a nine-judge Constitution Bench is hearing the presidential reference on judges’ appointment.
Where govt gives licence to kill
JAMMU, Aug 3 — Hunting of endangered species is legally allowed in Jammu and Kashmir as a royal sport, even after the monarchy came to an end there 50 years ago.