15082024-TTC-01.qxd 8/15/2024 12:41 AM 13 SC: STATES CAN RECOVER ROYALTY DUES NATION /thetribunechd Page 1 thursday | 15 august 2024 /thetribunechd www.tribuneindia.com ANI Captain martyred, Pak terrorist gunned down in J&K encounter HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO OUR READERS Hunt on for 3 other ultras | 10 Army men lost lives in Jammu since July The offices of The Tribune will remain closed on August 15 on account of Independence Day. There will, therefore, be no edition on August 16 Arjun Sharma SC refuses interim relief to Kejriwal, sends notice to CBI Satya Prakash Tribune News Service New Delhi, August 14 The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to release Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on interim bail even as it asked the CBI to respond to his petitions seeking bail and challenging his arrest in a corruption case linked to the excise policy scam. “We are not granting any interim bail. We will issue notice,” a Bench of Justice continued on page 15 SOCIAL JUSTICE GOVT’S PRIORITY: PREZ BACK PAGE CHANDIGARH | GURUGRAM | JALANDHAR | BATHINDA | VOL. 8 NO. 226 | 32 PAGES | ~5.00 | REGD. NO. CHD/0006/2024-2026 ESTABLISHED IN 1881 Jammu, August 14 In a yet another setback to the Army, a Captain was martyred during an encounter with a group of terrorists in the Assar forest area of Doda district on Wednesday. A terrorist, believed to be a Pakistani, was also eliminated during the gunfight, officials said. It was the fourth encounter in recent days in the Udhampuri-Doda-Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir. A group of at least four terrorists first engaged with security forces on Tuesday, said the officials, adding that after the initial gunfight, the group managed to flee from the spot. Multiple brief gunfights took place between the security forces and terrorists since Tuesday evening. As the search operation was launched continued on page 15 Army personnel keep vigil near the site of encounter with terrorists in Doda on Wednesday. PTI Amid attacks, Rajnath chairs key meet Tribune News Service New Delhi, August 14 As the Jammu region continues to face attacks by Pakistan-origin terrorists, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday convened an important meeting to review the military-related steps taken to secure the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Among those who attended the meet at the Ministry of Defence headquarters at the South Block included Nation- al Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma. continued on page 15 Today’s issue is of 34 pages, including six-page Jalandhar Tribune. c m y b Vinesh loses appeal, won’t get Oly medal Chandigarh, August 14 There will be no Paris Olympics silver for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, after all — the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) today rejected her petition to be jointly awarded a silver in the 50kg freestyle category. The operative part of the CAS verdict summarily dismissed the petition in one sentence: “The application filed by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 is dismissed.” The full verdict is expected to be released by August 16. Vinesh had been disqualified from the women’s 50kg wrestling final at the Olympics for exceeding the weight limit by around 100 gm. Vinesh then knocked on the doors of the CAS, petitioning that she be awarded a silver medal jointly because on Day 1 of the competition, when she had reached the final to assure herself of a silver, she had fulfilled the 50-kg weight criterion. Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha expressed 4 Kirti Chakras, 18 Shaurya Chakras in I-Day honours list New Delhi, August 14 President Droupadi Murmu has approved 103 gallantry awards to personnel of the armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of Independence Day. These include four Kirti Chakras (three posthumous) and 18 Shaurya Chakras (four posthumous). PREZ APPROVES 103 GALLANTRY AWARDS HAD SOUGHT SILVER ■ Vinesh was disqualified from women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the Olympics ■ She had demanded a joint silver with Cuban wrestler who lost to her in the semifinals her disappointment over the decision. “The marginal discrepancy of a 100 gm and the resultant consequences have profound impact on Vinesh’s career. It also raises serious questions about ambiguous rules and their interpretation,” a statement by Usha said. —TNS No silver lining for Vinesh P 21 The Kirti Chakra and the Shaurya Chakra are the second and third highest peacetime gallantry awards, respectively. Also the President approved one Bar to Sena Medal for Gallantry. The ‘bar’ denotes the same official is getting the same award for second time. The President also okayed 63 Sena Medals for Gallantry, including two posthumous; 11 Nao Sena Medals for Gallantry; and six Vayu Sena Medals for Gallantry. The President has also approved continued on page 15