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NEW DELHI, March 31 - The government today announced a major policy package for trade reforms incorporating measures aimed at cutting transaction cost of exporters.The modified exim policy for 1999-2000, was announced by the Union Commerce Minister, Mr Ramakrishna Hegde at a news conference here today.
Indian skipper Ajay Jadeja signs autographs as he arrives in Chandigarh.
Indian skipper Ajay Jadeja signs autographs as he arrives in Chandigarh for the India-Pakistan one-day cricket match to be played at SAS Nagar on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph
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Pakistani cricket fans arrive
Chandigarh, March 31 — In the changed political scenario the man made barriers that divide India and Pakistan were lowered once again as a strong contingent from Pakistan arrived on board a special train at the Chandigarh railway station amidst tight security, warm hospitality, crackle of laughter and handshakes here tonight.
A BSF jawan and a Pakistan Ranger at the Hussainiwala border. Photo by the writer
A BSF jawan and a Pakistan Ranger at the Hussainiwala border.
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50 hurt in fresh quake
CHAMOLI, March 31 — At least 50 persons were injured in Chamoli district today as a fresh tremor hit the area still recovering from Monday’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 100 and left over 300 injured.

PIO card scheme launched
NEW DELHI, March 31 — The Centre today launched the Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Scheme for those upto fourth generation which will enable the holders to visit India without a visa, exempt registration requirement for specific period and also acquire property.

BJP steps up attack on Jaya
NEW DELHI, March 31 — A day after the AIADMK leader, Ms J Jayalalitha, stirred political waters in the Capital, the BJP decided to reverse the pressure on its major ally.

Lata not to visit Anandpur Sahib
ANANDPUR SAHIB, March 31 — Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar has cancelled her visit to this "White city" on health grounds. She was invited to come here to participate in "Sarb Sanjhi Gurbani" programme to be organised in connection with the tercentenary celebrations of the Khalsa on April 13.

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Woman shot dead by drunk cop
JALANDHAR, March 31 — Making it the second in a fortnight of "police excesses", a woman was gunned down, by a drunk cop at police naka, near Phillaur last evening. The police has registered a case against the erring police jawan.

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World Sikh Council recast likely
AMRITSAR, March 31 — After disbanding all trusts and managements of the SGPC-run schools formed during the tenure of the former SGPC chief, Mr Gurcharan Singh Tohra, the Badal faction is likely to re-constitute the World Sikh Council, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh (retd) after the tercentenary Khalsa celebrations.


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