Road accidents: 4286 killed last year, in 2011 it was 4137

Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst the transport awareness programme and studies going on in Kerala, the number of deaths due to road accidents are on the rise. As per crime records bureau's latest records, in 2012, 4286 persons (3592 men and boys and 694 women) died in 36,715 road accidents. In 2011, it was 4137. Another shocking factor is the increase in death of pedestrians with as many as 1349 pedestrians (1052 men and 297 women) killed. Most number of accidents are caused by bike riders and car accidents stand next. In 2012, most of the accidents took place between 3 pm and 6 pm.

Road accidents: 4286 killed last year, in 2011 it was 4137

Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst the transport awareness programme and studies going on in Kerala, the number of deaths due to road accidents are on the rise. As per crime records bureau's latest records, in 2012, 4286 persons (3592 men and boys and 694 women) died in 36,715 road accidents. In 2011, it was 4137. Another shocking factor is the increase in death of pedestrians with as many as 1349 pedestrians (1052 men and 297 women) killed. Most number of accidents are caused by bike riders and car accidents stand next. In 2012, most of the accidents took place between 3 pm and 6 pm.

French agency promises loan for KSRTC

Thiruvannathapuram: French Development Authority has informed that they will consider giving loan to KSRTC at low interest rates. This was decided by the French Agency after discussion with minister Arayadan Muhammad. French Authorities have agreed for a Rs 1000 crore loan at 2% interest to the Kochi Metro project. For discussing the conditions of loan, the authority representatives held talks with the Kerala team led by CM. 

French authorities agreed for a Rs 1000 crore loan at 2 % interest with a condition to start repayment only after 9 years. At the meet Aryadan Mohammed talked about KSRTC and French authorities said they could consider giving loan to KSRTC in a similar fashion. KSRTC which earns a profit of Rs 150 crore a month, spend Rs 51 crore for repayment of loans. At present the corporation has taken loan for interest at 14.5%. If the corporation gets Rs 1000 crore for 2% interest it would be able to pay all the other debts and will also get extra revenue of Rs 50 crore a month. 

French agency promises loan for KSRTC

Thiruvannathapuram: French Development Authority has informed that they will consider giving loan to KSRTC at low interest rates. This was decided by the French Agency after discussion with minister Arayadan Muhammad. French Authorities have agreed for a Rs 1000 crore loan at 2% interest to the Kochi Metro project. For discussing the conditions of loan, the authority representatives held talks with the Kerala team led by CM. 

French authorities agreed for a Rs 1000 crore loan at 2 % interest with a condition to start repayment only after 9 years. At the meet Aryadan Mohammed talked about KSRTC and French authorities said they could consider giving loan to KSRTC in a similar fashion. KSRTC which earns a profit of Rs 150 crore a month, spend Rs 51 crore for repayment of loans. At present the corporation has taken loan for interest at 14.5%. If the corporation gets Rs 1000 crore for 2% interest it would be able to pay all the other debts and will also get extra revenue of Rs 50 crore a month. 

Trial of Italian marines to be held in Delhi

New Delhi: The trial of the two Italian marines will be held at a special court in New Delhi. The trial will be held under the supervision of the Patiala court. This will be revealed to the Supreme Court when the court meets on April 2 to take up the hearing of the case. Hearing is likely to begin in the 2nd week of April.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging that the special court to try two Italian marines on murder charges be set up in the state itself. 'We wish to designate the sessions court at Kollam, where the marines case came up for trial. It should be noted that all records and evidences are before this court as the investigation agency had submitted it to them,' said Chandy.

He also pointed out that if the special court is set in Delhi, all the witnesses in the case will have to frequently travel there.
Chandy also noted that the documents in the case are in Malayalam, and if the court is set up elsewhere outside the state, then these will have to be translated and it could lead to delay in the case.

The marines, Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, posted aboard oil tanker MV Enrica Lexie on security duty, had Feb 15, 2012, opened fire at a fishing boat off the coast of Kerala, suspecting that the boat carried pirates.

Two fishermen, Ajesh Binki and Gelastine, were killed in the firing.

Trial of Italian marines to be held in Delhi

New Delhi: The trial of the two Italian marines will be held at a special court in New Delhi. The trial will be held under the supervision of the Patiala court. This will be revealed to the Supreme Court when the court meets on April 2 to take up the hearing of the case. Hearing is likely to begin in the 2nd week of April.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging that the special court to try two Italian marines on murder charges be set up in the state itself. 'We wish to designate the sessions court at Kollam, where the marines case came up for trial. It should be noted that all records and evidences are before this court as the investigation agency had submitted it to them,' said Chandy.

He also pointed out that if the special court is set in Delhi, all the witnesses in the case will have to frequently travel there.
Chandy also noted that the documents in the case are in Malayalam, and if the court is set up elsewhere outside the state, then these will have to be translated and it could lead to delay in the case.

The marines, Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, posted aboard oil tanker MV Enrica Lexie on security duty, had Feb 15, 2012, opened fire at a fishing boat off the coast of Kerala, suspecting that the boat carried pirates.

Two fishermen, Ajesh Binki and Gelastine, were killed in the firing.

Set up special court to try marines in Kerala: Chandy

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging that the special court to try two Italian marines on murder charges be set up in the state itself.

'We wish to designate the sessions court at Kollam, where the marines case came up for trial. It should be noted that all records and evidences are before this court as the investigation agency had submitted it to them,' said Chandy.

He also pointed out that if the special court is set in Delhi, all the witnesses in the case will have to frequently travel there.

Chandy also noted that the documents in the case are in Malayalam, and if the court is set up elsewhere outside the state, then these will have to be translated and it could lead to delay in the case.

The marines, Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, posted aboard oil tanker MV Enrica Lexie on security duty, had Feb 15, 2012, opened fire at a fishing boat off the coast of Kerala, suspecting that the boat carried pirates.

Two fishermen, Ajesh Binki and Gelastine, were killed in the firing.

A row had risen after Italy announced that the two marines, who were allowed to go home to vote, would not return to Indi for the trial. After hectic diplomatic parleys, the marines eventually returned Friday.

In January, the apex court ruled that the case need be heard in a special court to be set up by the central government.

Set up special court to try marines in Kerala: Chandy

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging that the special court to try two Italian marines on murder charges be set up in the state itself.

'We wish to designate the sessions court at Kollam, where the marines case came up for trial. It should be noted that all records and evidences are before this court as the investigation agency had submitted it to them,' said Chandy.

He also pointed out that if the special court is set in Delhi, all the witnesses in the case will have to frequently travel there.

Chandy also noted that the documents in the case are in Malayalam, and if the court is set up elsewhere outside the state, then these will have to be translated and it could lead to delay in the case.

The marines, Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, posted aboard oil tanker MV Enrica Lexie on security duty, had Feb 15, 2012, opened fire at a fishing boat off the coast of Kerala, suspecting that the boat carried pirates.

Two fishermen, Ajesh Binki and Gelastine, were killed in the firing.

A row had risen after Italy announced that the two marines, who were allowed to go home to vote, would not return to Indi for the trial. After hectic diplomatic parleys, the marines eventually returned Friday.

In January, the apex court ruled that the case need be heard in a special court to be set up by the central government.

UAE lifts ban on beef imports from Italy

 Dubai: The UAE has lifted a ban on importing beef from Italy.

The UAE's Minister of Environment and Water Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd issued a resolution lifting the ban that was imposed after mad cow disease spread across Europe.

According to the resolution, every shipment of beef from Italy must have a valid and accredited veterinary certificate, a certificate of origin and a halal slaughtering certificate by an Islamic centre accredited by the UAE's ministry of environment and water.

UAE lifts ban on beef imports from Italy

 Dubai: The UAE has lifted a ban on importing beef from Italy.

The UAE's Minister of Environment and Water Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd issued a resolution lifting the ban that was imposed after mad cow disease spread across Europe.

According to the resolution, every shipment of beef from Italy must have a valid and accredited veterinary certificate, a certificate of origin and a halal slaughtering certificate by an Islamic centre accredited by the UAE's ministry of environment and water.