Panel to work out details 
State to consider AP plea for water   
BANGALORE: KARNATAKA today decided to consider Andhra Pradesh’s request for release of 50 tmc of water from Almatti reservoir if the north-east monsoon was favourable to the State and agreed to set up a committee comprising officials of both states to work out details on the quantum of release. 

CBI submits Taj report to UP govt   
LUCKNOW: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today handed over to state government a copy of its inquiry report and the Supreme Court judgement on the controversial Taj Heritage Corridor project.  

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6 militants gunned down  
SRINAGAR: In a stepped-up offensive against ultras, security forces killed six ultras, including two district commanders of Hakat-ul-Mujhadeen and Jaish-e-Mohommad in an encounter at Harmeen, Shopian in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Three soldiers were wounded in the encounter.

Vajpayee to decide Joshi’s fate   
NEW DELHI: A decision on the resignation of Dr Murli Manohar Joshi would be taken by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee after consulting his party colleagues. 

Business turns dry for watering holes      
BANGALORE: In a rare display of political will, the State government has finally succeeded in clamping down on the sale of seconds liquor (non-duty paid liquor).  

ATHLETICS / Asian Championships 
Aruna, Anil fetch bronze for India   
MANILA: Aruna Devi and Anil Kumar brought two bronze for India even as China dominated the medals tally on the opening day of the two-day Asian Athletics Championships.