From: blrv1.verifone.com (M.G.Balakrishna Rao)
Subject: India - News Clips - Aug 21
Organization: VeriFone, Bangalore
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 15:32:31 GMT


From	: M.G.Balakrisnha Rao
Source	: Deccan Herald, Aug 15-19, 1992
Country	: India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka


AUGUST 15
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VEERAPPAN GANG KILLS SP, 5 OTHERS
MYSORE- Dreaded sandalwood smuggler Veerappan and his gang
members today ambushed a police task force party and shot
dead six police, officials, including Mysore Superintentent
of Police T.Harikrishna, in an encounter near M.M.Hills in
Mysore district.

STATE MAY SEEK ARMY HELP TO NAB VEERAPPAN

RESOLVING LEADERSHIP WRANGLE
BANGARAPPA SAYS HE WILL ABIDE BY PM'S DECISION

3 MORE MINISTERS PLAN TO QUIT, CLAIM REBELS

BLATANT VIOLATION, SAYS VP SINGH
SPEAKER ALLOTS SEPARATE SEATS FOR AJIT SINGH GROUP

MK DUBS PROBE AGAINST HIM AS A ACT OF 'MAD DESPOT'

NO HIKE IN PRICES OF PETROLEUM GOODS

REMAND EXTENDED FOR KRISHNAMURTHY, SON

COURT ALLOWS SHIFTING OF HARSHAD MEHTA
BOMBAY- Special Court Judge Justice S.N. Variava, today further
remanded leading stock scam broker Harshad Mehta to judicial
custody till August 25 and permitted the jail authorities to
take him to Delhi in connection with the Krishnamurthy case.

PAK-I-DAY: 2 KILLED IN J & K VIOLENCE
JAMMU- At least 20 people were killed and 24 persons, including
8 security personnel injured in violent incidents marking the
"celebration of Pakistan independence day" in Kashmir valley
today.

HINDI CHANNEL DEBUT TODAY
NEW DELHI- The world's first international Hindi satellite
channel, launched by the Asian Television Network, will finally
commence transmission from tomorrow, coinciding with the India's
Independence Day.

RUPEE LIKELY TO SLIDE AGAINST US DOLLAR
SINGAPORE- While further devaluation of the Indian rupee is
unlikely in the coming six to twelve months, a gradual 8-10
per cent slide against the US dollar should not be ruled out,
according to an Asian economy survey.

CHILDREN'S WATCH FROM HMT
BANGALORE- A watch specially designed for children will be
launched by HMT on August 15 by the company's Chairman and
Managing Director, Mr.P.C.Neogy.
Called Zap, the digital watch comes in two models priced at
Rs. 115 and Rs.128. The watches are specially designed with
Dennis the Menace on the dial. HMT has acquired exclusive
rights for using this popular character. Other Walt Disney
characters will also be used shortly.

AUGUST 16
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PAK FOREIGN SECRETARY COMING FOR TALKS

CAPTURING VEERAPPAN
GOVT DECIDES TO GET SUPPORT OF ARMY
BANGALORE- Chief Minister S. Bangarappa today said the Karnataka
Govt has decided to seek army help to nab the notorious Veerappan,
who has killed 14 police officers so far including Mysore
Superintendent of Police T.Harikrishna on Friday.

VIOLENCE MARS I-DAY IN HUBLI
HUBLI- Independence day in the twin cities was marred by violent
incidents sparked off by the BJP Front organisations to hoist the
national flag at the disputed Idgah Maidan here and of the police
to prevent the venture. As many as 26 shells of tear-gas had to be
burst to quell the agitators, who tried to break through the police
cordons.

PM SEEKS 3-YR. MORATORIUM ON RAISING CRITICAL DISPUTES

156 HOUSES SUBMERGED
BHADRAVATI- As many as 156 houses on the banks of the river Bhadra
were submerged as the river was flowing above its danger level
today.

CONG REBELS AWAIT OUTCOME IN STATE
NEW DELHI- Congress dissidents in several states particularly
Andra Pradesh are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the demand for
leadership change in Karnataka.

TOP ULTRA KILLED IN PUNJAB

JAYA VOWS TO FIGHT FOR CAUVERY
MADRAS- Chief Minister J.Jayalalitha today pledged to fight till
the last to establish Tamil Nadu's right over Cauvery waters.

WB BLASTS INDIA'S ECONOMIC POLICIES
WASHINGTON- In its annual report, yet to be released the World Bank
has severely criticised India's economic policies and called for
speedy closure of "bankrupt" state run industries, the New York Times
reported today.

BCCI LIQUIDATORS BEGIN POLL ON RELIEF ORDER
LONDON- The liquidators of the Bank of Credit and Commerce
International (BCCI) have begun a unique worldwide poll asking BCCI
depositors to vote on whether they accept the $ 1.7 billion
compensation offered by the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi.

SIMPLIFIED INTEREST RATES EASE FIs RESOURCES
NEW DELHI- The Government has recently deregulated the interest rate
structure for term lending by the financial institutions to complete
for funds on market related terms, thereby considerably easing their
resources position.

CUSTOMS DUTIES PAYABLE THROUGH CITIBANK CARD

L & T RECORDS RS. 102 CR PROFIT

GOOD HOPES FOR GARMENT EXPORTS TO SWEDEN

FALL IN TEA PRICES IN '92

GOLD FALLS, OIL SUFFER
BOMBAY- Gold prices dropped further by the end of the last week while
silver firmed up on the bullion market.

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AUGUST 17
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FULL SERVICE SALARY LIKELY FOR SLAIN COPS
BANGALORE- The State-Government is contemplating sanction of full
salaries for the remaining period of service to the 14 police
personnel and others who have laid down their lives in the operation
against the smuggler and poacher, Veerappan.

DROPS REFERENCE TO UN RESOLUTIONS
PAK FOR MEANINGFUL TALKS ON KASHMIR ISSUE
NEW DELHI- Pakistan today dropped reference to United Nations
resolutions, emphasising that it would for the first time have "serious
and meaningful"  discussions with India on the Kashmir issue under the
Shimla Agreement at the sixth round of Foreign Secretary-level talks
beginning here tomorrow.

SC PANEL BEGINS EXAMINATION OF AYODHYA STRUCTURES

SEPARATE SEATS FOR JD BLOC
NF-LF TO FORMULATE PROTEST PLAN TODAY

CONTENTIOUS ISSUES
BJP WILL NOT SUPPORT MORATORIUM: ADVANI
BHUVANESHWAR- Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Mr. L.K.Advani
today said his party would not support any moratorium on "democratic
activities" or on debate.

ARJUN WELCOMES MORATORIUM

8 MINISTERS INVOLVED IN SCAM: FERNANDES

NABBING VEERAPPAN
DELAY IN SEEKING ARMY HELP WAS COSTLY: POET SIDDAIAH PURANIK
DEVE GOWDA URGES CM TO ASK DHARAM TO QUIT
KILLING OF COPS: A.K. SUBBAIAH DEMANDS CM'S RESIGNATION
SPEAKER FLAYS DELAY IN SEEKING ARMY HELP

UP CABINET EXPANDED, 9 MORE INDUCTED

ISRAEL OFFERS INDIA UNNAMED AIR VEHICLE

TORTURE IN JAILS
JKLF THREATENS TO KILL HOSTAGES IN RETALIATION

GOVT KEEN ON HOLDING ELECTIONS IN J & K

6 RELATIVES OF PUNJAB POLICE PERSONNEL KILLED

RAINS CLAIM 5 IN BOMBAY

NABBING VEERAPPAN: ARMY TASK NOT EASY

RBI PLANS TO GOLD RESERVE MANAGEMENT
BOMBAY- Reserve Bank of India will soon introduce a gold reserve
management policy as part of its effort to improve the country's
credit rating abroad and to enhance the possibility of renewed
commercial inflow of capital, according to a senior RBI official.

RS. 2,500 CR FOREIGN INVESTMENT LIKELY IN FOOD PROCESSING

INDIAN SPIKERS WIN
NEW DELHI- India beat Kuwait 8-15, 16-14, 15-9, 15-3 to assure
themselves of a place in the semi-finals of International Volleyball
Gold Cup here today.

INDIA GARNER 13 MEDALS IN SINGAPORE MEET

AUSTRALIA, LANKA TURN TO SPIN
COLOMBO- Sri Lanka and Australia are turning to their slow bowlers
for the opening cricket Test of a three-match series, starting
tomorrow, in which spin is expected to dominate over pace.

AUGUST 18
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LS ADJOURNED; WALK-OUT IN RS
SPEAKER'S DECISION ON DAL MPs IGNITES FURORE
NEW DELHI- The Speaker's interim order allocating separate seats to
20 dissident Janata Dal members sparked a furore in both Houses of
Parliament today with the Lok Sabha adjourning without transacting
any business and the Rajya Sabha witnessing a walk-out by the
National Front and Left Front members.

INDIA TO CONSIDER TALKS OFFER
INDIA & PAKISTAN STICK TO KNOWN STANDS ON KASHMIR

12 MINISTERS IN AP QUIT, SEEK CHANGE OF CM

NABBING VEERAPPAN
STATE TEAM GOING TO DELHI SOON
BANGALORE- A high-level State Government team will leave for Delhi
shortly to discuss with the Centre the modalities for entrusting to
the Army the operation to nab sandalwood smuggler and poacher
Veerappan.

ROLE OF FAIRGROWTH IN SCAM
SEARCH ON FOR FIRM EVIDENCE: CBI

PM CONCERNED OVER STATE EVENTS: C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF

FRESH DOUBTS OVER VEERAPPAN AMBUSH

SPACE TECH CAN SAVE SOCIETY, SAYS UR RAO

GRAIN OUTPUT MAY TOUCH 210M TONNES BY AD 2000

RAJIV'S SAMADHI DECLARED "VIR BHUMI"

4 SOLDIERS KILLED IN KASHMIR

PRITHVI LAUNCH PUT OFF

US THREAT TO IRAQ JACKS UP OIL PRICES

HEALY RESCUES AUSSIES
COLOMBO- Wicketkeeper Ian Healy produced a magnificent rearguard
batting performance to help a struggling Australia reach a respectable
256 on the first Test against Sri Lanka here today.
>From the perilous 168 for eight then, Australia reached 256 shortly
before the close after the tail wagged valiantly to help the 28-year-old
Healy in his rapair job.

SAWANT TRIPS AGRAWAL IN OPENING TIE
BANGALORE- Former world amateur champion Om B.Agrawal, still looking
for the elusive National Title, started his Campaign in the 58th
National Snooker Championship on a wrong note when he went down to
Maharashtra teammate Sanjay Sawant in his Group G league match.


AUGUST 19
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PRITHVI TESTED SUCCESSFULLY
BALASORE- The ninth test-firing of "Prithvi" be conducted at the
Chandipur Interim Test Ranger near here on August 24.

KARNATAKA, AP DEVELOPMENTS
CONG(I) TO TAKE ACTION AFTER PARLIAMENT SESSION

IMPASSE OVER DAL PERSISTS
SPEAKER REJECTS DEMAND TO KEEP RULING IN ABEYANCE
NEW DELHI- Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil today rejected the NF-LF
demand for keeping in abeyance his interim order allotting 20 JD MPs
separate seats in the House while NF-LF members staged a walk-out
in the post-lunch session.

SCAM
CBI LIKELY TO PRODUCE GANESH IN BOMBAY
BANGALORE- The Central Bureau of Investigation probing the stock
scam is likely to produce before the Special Court in Bombay.
Mr. Ganesh a top executive of the Fairgrowth group on August 24 as
his present remand ends by then.

15 DCC PRESIDENTS SUPPORT BANGARAPPA

15 KILLED AS BUS CATCHES FIRE IN MADRAS

NABBING VEERAPPAN: IAF HAD OFFERED HELP

KASHMIR POLLS LIKELY IN SIX MONTHS: CHAVAN

ABDUCTION BID FOILED, 5 ULTRAS KILLED IN KASHMIR

PAC RAPS GOVT'S DISJOINTED APPROACH TO SMALL UNITS
NEW DELHI- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has deplored the
"disjointed" approach of the various ministries/departments of
the Government in dealing with small-scale industries (SSIs) and
assailed the Government for not having made any cohesive effort
in extending various concessions to this crucial sector of industry.

INDIA TO FACE PAK IN TITLE CLASH
NEW DELHI- A battle royal is expected here tomorrow as SAF Games
champions India take on runners-up Pakistan in the final of the
Third Sivanthi Gold Cup International Volleyball Tournament.

KHEL RATNA AWARD FOR ANAND
NEW DELHI- Grnandmaster Vishwanathan Anand is the first person to
receive the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

LANKA POISED FOR BIG TOTAL
COLOMBO- Asanka Gurusinghe and Arjuna Ranatunga shared as unbroken
fourth wicket partnership of 128 a Sri Lanka took control of the
first cricket Test against Australia today.
AUSTRALIA (1st innings ): 250
SRI LANKA (1st innings ): R. Mahanama c Healy b Waugh 78;
C. Hatchurusinghe c Taylor b Waugh 18;
A. Gurusinghe (batting) 87;
A.D. Silva lbw Matthews 6;
A. Ranatunga (batting) 69;
Extras (LB-2, NB-5) 7;
Total (for 3 wkts) 265.

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