Sunday, July 30, 2006, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

Kalam for speedy justice in terror cases Moots compulsory NCC training for the youth
Srinagar, July 29 Stressing on speeding up the judicial process in Jammu and Kashmir, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam today said the terrorism-related cases should be dealt with on priority and “without sacrificing” the principles of natural justice.	Outlines “peace mission” for the state. Releases postage stamp on Jammu and Kashmir High Court. Curfew-like situation in the Dal Lake area. The Kashmir Bar Association boycotts the function.
J&K page: Kalam meets schoolchildren

Rural indebtedness package soon: CM
Ghanaur (Patiala), July 29
With an eye on the forthcoming elections, the Punjab Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, today announced that the state government would soon unveil a liberal package on rural indebtedness to bail out Punjab farmers from the vicious debt trap. Addressing a largely-attended rally here today, Capt Amarinder Singh hoped that the proposed package would go a long way in mitigating the sufferings of farming community which was reeling under heavy debt.

Punjab page: SAD to move motion over MSP Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Shamsher Singh Dullo at a press conference in Ghanaur on Saturday. — Tribune photo by J.S. Virdi

Charge sheet against 7 in sex racket
Srinagar, July 29
Wrapping up its probe into another case related to the sex racket in Jammu and Kashmir, the CBI today chargesheeted seven persons, including two former state ministers and a senior IAS officer for allegedly procuring girls for prostitution.

Delhi page Self-immolation bid   A policeman tries to douse the flames off Rajnish Kumar to prevent him from self-immolation in New Delhi on Saturday. Kumar, protesting since March 25, 2006, was demanding the immediate release of his wife and children who were allegedly abducted from Etah in Uttar Pradesh. — PTI photo

1 more held for Mumbai blasts Mumbai, July 29 The police has arrested one more person in connection with the July 11 serial blasts in the metropolis that had claimed 200 lives and left more than 700 injured. — UNI

Wright wanted Ganguly sacked New Delhi, July 29 Sourav Ganguly may have lost his captaincy and a place in the Indian team after a spat with current coach Greg Chappell, but it has now transpired that even previous coach John Wright favoured his sacking.