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.

Goa greens launch crusade against metal recycling unit
Five years after public protest forced the relocation of Thapar DuPont's Nylon plant from Goa, it is the turn of a Rs 200-crore metal recycling plant to draw the ire of the environment lobby.

Gujarat hires Delhi PR firm to browbeat national media
The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Gujarat has come out with a novel plan to camouflage its dark spots and warts.

  BMC to crack down on octroi defaulters
  The LTTE link -- Pirates sold ingots for arms
  Clean sweep on the road to riches
  Kargil Express -- A Photo Journey
  A celebration of the moving image
  Mumbai Notes
  Free ENT check-ups on National Day for the Deaf
  Husband accused of killing wife told to deposit fine in children's name
  Accused get life term for double murder
  Venkatraman quits Indira Arts Centre
  EgyptAir pilot `sank' plane with a prayer
  Karnataka bonanza for college teachers
  Pirates cruise the fast lane on speedboats
  Relief or deceit? Ersama begging for food
  Quicktakes
  Given up as burden, mute students do institute proud
  Jajpur wonders why aid is just a trickle
  Cyclone wrecks family, 9-yr-old left to head it
  ULFA guns down man who started the resistance drive
  Russia, West to sign landmark arms deal at Istanbul summit
  Periscope On Pakistan
  Vavuniya -- LTTE withdraws threat, asks residents to return home
  People
  Army opposes Wahid's idea to let go of Aceh
  Nazi slaves atonement talks at `make-or-break' stage
  Ibero-American summit calls for democratic reform in Cuba
  S Korea, US squabble over spraying of Agent Orange
  HC stays lower court's order against Rajnikanth
  Three die after consuming spurious liquor
  Housing Board bldgs' service charges hiked
  S Korea seeks US permission to build long-range missiles
  Civilians asked to vacate Grozny
  Anaemic woman given wrong blood, survives
  Goa moves court over power connection ban
  China warns against attempts to undermine UN
  PCO operators outsmart DoT, cheat customers
  Five get jail terms for gurdwara caretaker's murder
  State officials begin relief work in Orissa
  Next, Thane squatters targetted
  Pak loan defaulters held, Sharif's family pays up
  No hike in school fees, says Minister
  MSEB talks of 10 pc hike across board
  Diesel rates will be reviewed -- Ran Naik
  Affidavit asks for dismissal of Bhagwat's plea
  India, Pakistan slug it out over democracy
  In Brief -- Vadodara
  Amusement parks -- licensed by govt, but not for safety
  `Doctor-patient' game takes dangerous turn
  Tax reforms will help State -- Vajubhai Vala
  Watchman exchanges `asthi'
  Rajkot's reservoirs dry up again
  Scheme winning travellers' hearts
  GEB disconnects Co's electricity connections
  Crime Watch -- Vadodara
  NDDB move to bail out Orissa
  In brief -- Chandigarh
  Motorcycle expedition flagged off
  Anti-encroachment drive continues
  UT Admn to mark Quami Ekta week from tomorrow
  Kashyap heads selection panel
  Six held in Bapu Dham search
  Two-day CII programme ends
  Crime beat -- Chandigarh
  Purse containing documents found
  VMC to tax Sarabhai
  17 Mech celebrates Raising Day
  Gujarat govt changes town plan schemes
  Fake policemen rob real gold
  No arrests yet in constable's murder
  Former Dy mayor files defamation suit
  Dutch experts to train SSG medicos
  One more dies; toll goes up to 4
  HUDA demolition drive continues
  Photography exhibition to showcase Gujarat heritage
  Haryana Roadways asked to pay Rs 5,000
  DoT upgrades 195
  Dist town planner suspended officers suspendeds
  IOC Gujarat Refinery gets Y2K compliance
  Integration camp today
  School Board staff laud PUDA
  Eye operation camp held
  GR completes 1,500 safe working days
  Rally against false cases
  Family planning camp at Morni
  Crime Watch -- Surat
  Abduction case registered by Mohali police
  Punjabi varsity lifts youth fest trophy
  Police Files -- Delhi
  Ropar SSP aims for accessible police force
  Trust's research on Humayun's Tomb over, project to begin
  Supply to 10 govt ration depots in Ropar suspended
  Wrong map lands drug firm in trouble
  Haryana list of holidays for 2000
  Bus fare hike not to benefit CTU much
  Bol Punjab De organised
  NCC training camp for R-Day parade
  Make common man aware of rights, duties
  90,000 kids form human chain
  Model Town murder -- DCP did not disclose `gift' of gun
  For Haku, India of clay smell lives on
  Few takers for book week celebrations
  ASI dies, 2 hurt as PCR rams truck
  Free audiometery checkup camp to check ear ailments
  Jagjit Singh gets Modi award
  Smile Train brings hope for kids with cleft lip
  Five lakh kids form human chain for polio-free India
  Despite transfer order, top doctor digs in his heels
  Court Update -- Delhi
  Mill discharge turns gentle Pavana into an angry, red river
  Highway nightmare not over
  Reallocation of Rs 6.9 crore sought for urgent civic works
  PMC boss suspends Devp Engineer
  Girl killed in mishap
  SBP foundation day celebrated
  Minister teaches novel way of ending woes
  CID to investigate Shirasgaon deaths
  Youths held for vehicle thefts
  Railway precaution
  Sonawane officiating registrar of UoP
  Milk producers threaten stir
  Rahuri factory polls tomorrow
  Narang appointed customs chief
  Bank directed to withhold HUDA-related withdrawals
  One booked for cheating Punjabi film maker