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			Thursday, June 3, 1999
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Gujarat Govt bans PTV
GANDHINAGAR, June 2 (PTI) — The Gujarat Government has banned telecast of programmes relayed by Pakistan Television (PTV) in the state with immediate effect, Minister of State for Home Haren Pandya said here today. He told reporters the decision was taken because PTV was indulging in anti-India campaign and spreading misinformation about the Kargil development. Mr Pandya said the state government had asked the district administrations to make the ban effective on the PTV and all foreign channels that may be indulging in anti-India campaign. The cable operators had been informed accordingly about the government’s decision, the minister added. The state government had yesterday delegated powers to Collectors of six districts to detain anti-social elements under the National Security Act (NSA), Mr Pandya added.

Wage Board report by June-end
PATNA, June 2 (PTI) — The Manisana Wage Board for journalists and non-journalists will submit its "final report" to the government by the end of this month, Union Labour Minister SN Jatia said today. "The commission has already submitted its interim report long back.... We expect that it will give a final shape to the report by the end of June." Mr Jatia told reporters. He said the commission was earlier due to submit its final recommendation by May 31, "But it could not do so due to some unavoidable reasons."

Delhi fire toll 44
NEW DELHI, June 2 (FOC) — The death toll in Lal Kuan fire tragedy has risen to 44 today with 14 more victims succumbing to burns which they sustained in fire on Monday. According to the doctors at the hospital, 14 fire victims died at the hospital till this morning. They said that 22 victims are still undergoing treatment. They are in serious condition as they received 70 per cent burn injuries.

LTTE withdraws call
COLOMBO, June 2 (PTI) — Bowing to the Public pressure Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka have withdrawn their month-long call to the government employees of Northern Jaffna to abstain from work on Tuesdays and Fridays. Sources in Jaffna said the withdrawal of the "orders" was communicated to the heads of the government departments today through a letter written by "Jaffna commander" of the rebel group, Thooyavan.

Bus mishap: 1 killed
NEW DELHI, June 2 (FOC) — One person was killed and 45 injured when a blue line bus overturned after ramming into a tree at Khera Kalan village in North-West Delhi this morning. The deceased was identified as Lakshmi Chand (60). The injured were admitted to Hindu Rao hospital, Sushrat Trauma Centre, ESI hospital and Maharaja Ugrasen hospital, the police said.

Hemkunt Sahib
SRINAGAR (Garhwal), June 2 (UNI) — The Sikh shrine, Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib, situated at a height of 15,110 feet today reopened for pilgrimage. Hemkunt is situated in the border district of Chamoli in Uttar Pradesh.