The Indian Express -- General

Sunday, May 25 1997

Sandhu's end crowns a controversial career

The controversial Punjab Police officer, Ajit Singh Sandhu (52) on Friday committed suicide, 20 km away from Chandigarh by throwing himself in front of a running train. No foul play has been alleged so far.

Mayor, Kher add colour to health camp for jail inmates

It was a day which would remain indelibly etched in the minds of over 1929 inmates of the Mumbai Central Prison, popularly known as Arthur Road jail. The city's high-security fortress yesterday had an unprecedented gathering of celebrities including Mayor Vishakha Raut, actor Anupam Kher, renowned activist Meena Mutha and others on the occasion of a general health and eye check-up camp organised in the prison premises.

Heat and dust engulf Naxalbari celebrations

As the temperature rose to almost 40 degrees, the scorching heat of the afternoon sun appeared to have sapped the fervour of the Naxalbari followers celebrating the 30th anniversary of the movement in Calcutta on Friday.

China protests US sanctions on companies

CMM orders CBI probe into Rajan Pillai's death

Only a fraction of the 32,000 persons held now in J&K jails

Battle for control of highway to Jaffna

`Juppe is a man, but a bit boorish'

Nashik civic body moots hike in taxes

New over-bridge in Panaji by end of the month

World policy makers ignore disastrous contrasts in societies

Abandoned by State, suicide was the only option for Sandhu:

6 Pak intruders shot dead by BSF personnel

Sleuths uncover parole racket in Bangalore Central Jail

Quicktakes -- Pawar is JPSC chief

Transition may be rough for Kabila

Houses near power lines spark row

Israel offers to freeze disputed housing project