Tuesday, November 7, 2006, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

Sealing on, govt in a bind
*Traders call for bandh
*Schools closed for two days
New Delhi, November 6
The Centre today expressed helplessness in providing relief from sealing to traders in the National Capital in the wake of the Supreme Court’s verdict, even as the Group of Ministers pondered over the possible legislative options available to salvage the situation.

Delhi page: Assembly adjourned on sealing issue

CLENCHED-FIST RESPONSE: Traders raise slogans against the decision of the Supreme Court on the sealing issue in New Delhi on Monday. — Tribune photo by Mukesh Aggarwal

Political posturing won’t do, says PM
New Delhi, November 6
Stung by the criticism by political parties about the proposed nuclear deal with the US, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today regretted that these leaders did not appreciate the changing contours of the country's relationship with the world.

Bhuley to nahin? Former Indian captain Saurav Ganguly lifts his bat after scoring a century for East Zone against North Zone on the third day of the Duleep Trophy match at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on Monday. — PTI

Australian ‘Pawar play’ draws flak
Mumbai, November 6
The nudging of BCCI President Sharad Pawar by the Australia- ns during the Champions Trophy prize distribution ceremony evoked sharp criticism today from Sachin Tendulkar and former cricketer Kiran More who described the gesture as “unpleasant”.
(Details on Sports page)

SC okays panel on ragging
New Delhi, November 6
After accepting the guidelines laid down by a committee of former CEC J.M. Lyngdoh for regulating student union electi- ons in the country, the Supre- me Court today allowed the government to set up another panel under former CBI Director R.K. Raghvan to suggest measures to curb ragging in educational institutions.

So, will Bush rock today?
Americans will vote in the mid-term elections tomorrow and by all assessments Democrats are likely to regain the control of Congress after over a decade. More than 12 Indian Americans are part of this historic political battle.
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Acquisitions
130 held to foil Punjab farmers’ rally
Chandigarh, November 6
The arrest of 130 activists and farmers’ leaders in special swoops since late last night on the houses and known hideouts of leaders of nine organisations of farmers notwithstanding, the Kisan Sangharsh Samiti reiterated its decision to hold a massive demonstration at Barnala on November 8.

ULFA bomber shot dead
Guwahati, November 6
A separatist bomber suspected to be involved in the twin explosions that killed 14 persons in Assam's main city was shot dead by police as the Unified Command decided to step up operations against the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom. (Details on Nation page)