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Sidhu’s resignation rejected
Chandigarh, August 16
The Punjab Government has rejected the resignation of suspended PPSC Chairman, Ravinder Pal Singh Sidhu.
Informed official sources said “the state government wanted that Sidhu should be removed from office by ordering his dismissal”.
30 killed in Poonch mishap
Jammu, August 16
At least 30 persons, including women, were killed and 10 others wounded when their Matador rolled down into the Dangli Nullah in Poonch today.
According to the police, 28 bodies had been recovered so far.
Zaffarwal acquitted in passport case
Amritsar, August 16
Wassan Singh Zaffarwal, chief of the Khalistan Commando Force, was today acquitted by the court of Mr Jasbir Singh Kang, Judicial Magistrate (First Class), Ajnala, due to lack of evidence. He was acquitted in the case relating to his entry in India on forged documents and a fake passport.
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Shatabdi flagged off from Bathinda
Resentment over its non-extension to Ferozepore
Bathinda, August 16
The Union Railway Minister, Mr Nitish Kumar, while announcing that the Centre would bring a supplementary budget in the coming winter session to arrange funds for various safety measures and construction of railway overbridges (ROB) and underbridges (RUB) said the Railway authorities had started exploring non-traditional sources to enhance its income to meet its liabilities.
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We will defeat terrorism: PM
August 16, 2002
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Kalam calls for ‘second vision’
August 15, 2002
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Amarnath yatra halted
August 14, 2002
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Rehabilitate riot-hit, Kalam tells Modi
August 13, 2002
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Gujarat situation quite delicate: CEC
August 12, 2002
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Hurriyat sticks to poll boycott decision
August 11, 2002
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President to visit
Gujarat on Aug 12
August 10, 2002
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Poll not yet: EC report
August 9, 2002
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BJP
takes wind out of Cong attack
August 8, 2002
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Ultra
massacres 9 yatris
August 7, 2002
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