Thursday, November 18, 1999
Chennai jail erupts, 9 killed, warden burnt
Arson, mayhem and rioting rocked Chennai Central prison this morning, with at least eight prisoners killed in police firing and a deputy warder burnt alive. More than 120 others, including 20 policemen, were injured.
Pak loan defaulters held, Sharif's family pays up
The military government on Wednesday lost no time in cracking the whip to contain graft and make loan defaulters fall in line, carrying out arrests and issuing an ordinance that provides for up to 14 years in jail.
MSEB talks of 10 pc hike across board
Faced with hefty bills from multinational power producer Dabhol Power Company, the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) has finally proposed an across the board 10 per cent hike in power tariff.
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