Haryana repeals Lokayukta Act
An ordinance repealing the Haryana Lokayukta Act, 1997 has been issued by Mahabir Prasad, Haryana Governor after the state cabinet recommended that the Act be repealed.

Army fear kept Zail Singh from sacking Rajiv Govt -- Book
Former President late Giani Zail Singh was wary of the Army as he seriously contemplated moves to dismiss the Government of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in mid-eighties, says a retired army general in his new book.

Quota in promotions not matter of right -- SC
A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has ruled that candidates, who got jobs through reservation quota, could not be entitled to seniority over general category employees as a matter of right.

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  A village lives in terror as water continues to rise
  Nagpur student hangs self
  MSEB's Navprabha to recover Rs 30 cr
  Villages turn into hot spots for polls
  Dead or missing? A mother waits for son
  US sanctions on China likely -- Clinton's aide
  US has signalled Sharif's removal -- Beg
  Two more held for Satara murder
  Gowramma's mantra for life -- Fight domestic violence
  Women's health is a rights issue -- HRC
  Church heads prepare for Pope's millennium-eve visit
  Oldest dinosaur fossil remains found in India
  Practice, don't preach, women cops tell male counterparts
  Statescape
  Adoption of abandoned child -- HC serves notice to Centre
  Iran's girls brave its mullahs
  Peacekeepers to move into East Timor today
  Crime Watch
  Lalbaug Ganesh mandals attract thousands, police step up security
  30,000 Russian troops posted on Chechen border
  Stop aiding cross-border terrorism -- Russia to Pak
  Maniyar residents may stay put
  Unpaid Bothra workers face uncertain future
  China `in a fix' over Pakistan-abetted international terrorism
  Belgian body offers courses in prostitution
  S Korea president pledges to end hostilities with North
  Mumbai Notes
  Mumbai Beat
  `Single' agenda to save 10x16 home
  BMC ropes in corporates to beautify roads
  Shakeel man killed in encounter
  Studio manager held for duping Stanchart
  Vadodara Beat
  Evacuations go on as Narmada rises
  Godhra town still in the grip of tension
  PMO pressure on pipeline issue
  Where seagulls talk to men
  Govt calls meet with AMC on jaundice situation
  Missed monsoon robs artists' lives of all colour
  NBA alleges police brutality
  Crime Watch -- Vadodara
  Touch screen for rly enquiry
  Youth Congress to petition charity chief against Oasis
  Rohida-associate Ambrose sent to judicial custody
  SSG Hospital completes upgradation
  Hospital stay prevents arrest
  Peace talks can't solve crisis
  VMC re-lays roads
  Mehsana hospital gets Rs 1.96 lakh donation
  Surat beat
  22 Surat roads closed to traffic on immersion day
  PIL hastens flood prevention norms
  Crime Watch -- Surat
  Minor girl and boy missing
  FIASWI looks to govt for protection
  Co-op bestows self-reliance on women
  Chandigarh Headlines
  Candy Brar is Miss North India
  Cable operators benefit as MC sleeps on ground rent
  Woman's chain looted in this year's 37th snatching incident
  Challan drive leaves violators in payment dilemma
  SOPU-ABVP to field Randhawa
  Leprosy conference concludes
  Crime Beat -- Chandigarh
  UT seeks panel of officers to replace Rao, Sekhri
  Home guard roughed up
  Draw of lots for allotment of advocates' houses
  Four held for drinking at public place
  IT Commissioner office to open in Panchkula
  Vision correction seminar from Sept 25
  Week-long Ganesh Utsav concludes
  Magician regales kids
  113 challaned
  Zirakpur to be model village
  Pedestrian hurt
  Poetic tribute paid to Kargil heroes
  Smugglers' gang with ISI links busted
  PCMS body flays Vigilance officials
  Dams in low spirits as Rain God fails to smile
  Thieves enjoying the festive mood!
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  In Brief -- Pune
  Pune Telecom plans cellphone, Internet service from next year
  Big B lends festive spirit to gala opening
  Thieves strike despite vigil
  MIDC slaps Rs 14 lakh fine on DCB
  IRA chairman speaks in favour of privatisation of insurance sector