Tubewells thirst for water in Punjab
"This land and this water -- that's all I have." That's 54-year-old Kaur Singh's voluntary disclosure of wealth. His ravaged face reflects a lifetime's battle with the elements. As does his land.

J&K villagers along LoC may be shifted
Alarmed over the stepped up infiltration and smuggling in of sophisticated weaponry into the State, the Union Home Ministry has recommended that the State Government shift villagers residing ahead of the Army pickets along the Line of Control (LoC) in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri.

India agrees for AIDS vaccine trial
India has decided to join global efforts to develop AIDS vaccine and after casting aside years of hesitation, has agreed to offer sites for international vaccine trials. The far-reaching decision, which still needs a formal Cabinet approval, was taken yesterday.

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