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10 prisoners, jailer die in rioting
CHENNAI, Nov 17 — At least 10 prisoners were killed, a jail official burnt alive and over 150 injured in the worst-ever rioting and police firing at the central prison here today following the death of a detainee. While unconfirmed reports put the toll at 16, state Law and Prisons Minister Aladi Aruna said details could not be divulged as the assembly was in session.		 Union Home Minister L K Advani chairing the special meeting on J&K held in North Block
Union Home Minister L K Advani chairing the special meeting on J&K held in North Block on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Defence Minister George Fernandes, the J and K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and chiefs of central police forces. — Photo by Vijender Tyagi
USA may reimpose sanctions on Pak
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 — Legislation that would reimpose economic and military sanctions against Pakistan has been introduced in the US House of Representatives even as 27 congressmen urged President Bill Clinton not to resume defence relationship with Islamabad.
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Panel on J&K’s fiscal needs
NEW DELHI, Nov 17 — The Centre today constituted a high-level committee to work out financial demands of Jammu and Kashmir and continue coordinated operations against militants.
Minister flays Farooq

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 — Pakistan’s military regime today swooped on leading politicians and industrialists on loan default arresting some of them in a nationwide crackdown launched hours after the expiry of a deadline for voluntary returns which yielded minimal response.
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Orissa cyclone relief: an appeal
Next to manpower, Orissa needs money to rebuild life brick by brick. Millions of rupees are required to reconstruct the ruined huts and vanished roads. We appeal to the readers to rise to the occasion.
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Giani Kewal Singh may quit
AMRITSAR, Nov 17 — Bibi Jagir Kaur, President, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), today indicated that Giani Kewal Singh, Jathedar, Damdama Sahib, may resign shortly in wake of a criminal case registered against him at Talwandi Sabo.


HVP ministers to face action
ROHTAK, Nov 17 — The Haryana Vikas Party (HVP) has decided to initiate legal action against those legislators who have joined the Chautala government while continuing as members of the HVP.


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