Act on Syria only after full proof: India

St. Petersburg : In an implied rejection of US position on Syria, India says action on the West Asian country must not only be taken after conclusive proof from neutral inspectors on the use of chemicals weapons by the Bashar al-Assad regime, but should also be under the auspices of the United Nations.

At a dinner late Wednesday hosted for G20 leaders by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his speech also said action against Syrian if approved at the UN should also not be aimed at a regime change, but to neutralise chemical weapons.

The remarks came after a detailed presentation to the forum by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the situation on the ground in the war-torn country. He said the report of inspectors appointed by him to scientifically look into the use of such weapons by Syria was expected soon and that it will be presented before the Security Council and the General Assembly for the action required.

Act on Syria only after full proof: India

St. Petersburg : In an implied rejection of US position on Syria, India says action on the West Asian country must not only be taken after conclusive proof from neutral inspectors on the use of chemicals weapons by the Bashar al-Assad regime, but should also be under the auspices of the United Nations.

At a dinner late Wednesday hosted for G20 leaders by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his speech also said action against Syrian if approved at the UN should also not be aimed at a regime change, but to neutralise chemical weapons.

The remarks came after a detailed presentation to the forum by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the situation on the ground in the war-torn country. He said the report of inspectors appointed by him to scientifically look into the use of such weapons by Syria was expected soon and that it will be presented before the Security Council and the General Assembly for the action required.

20% inmates in jail are innocent: Jail DGP

Kannur: Jail DGP Dr Alexander Jacob said 20 % of jail inmates are innocent. They were only included due to circumstantial evidences and hadn't done any crime. Many are undergoing sentence due to lack of proper legal assistance. DGP was speaking after inaugurating the prize distribution ceremony to winners of short story poem competition for jail inmates organized by Alap , art and cultural association in Kannur. 

DGP added, 'some are those who own up the crime for others and for political parties. Looking at Mambaram Divakaran seated in the stage, DGP said Divakaran, who is now acting as jail advisory committee member, was also in jail. I know he was innocent and the government knows too. But he was in jail for a certain period,' said DGP. The government is trying to make considerable changes to improve the condition of jail inmates. Drama will be produced and presented by jail inmates, in association with Kerala Sanageetha Nataka academy. This will be presented in TV and Youtube. Those who are interested in film acting would be given opportunity and they have received invites. Music will be taught in jail and Chenda training already began in Thiruvananthapuram jail led by Sangeetha Nataka Academy. Programmes will be made for AIR. This is already on in Thiruvananthapuram women's jail and will start soon in Kannur. 

20% inmates in jail are innocent: Jail DGP

Kannur: Jail DGP Dr Alexander Jacob said 20 % of jail inmates are innocent. They were only included due to circumstantial evidences and hadn't done any crime. Many are undergoing sentence due to lack of proper legal assistance. DGP was speaking after inaugurating the prize distribution ceremony to winners of short story poem competition for jail inmates organized by Alap , art and cultural association in Kannur. 

DGP added, 'some are those who own up the crime for others and for political parties. Looking at Mambaram Divakaran seated in the stage, DGP said Divakaran, who is now acting as jail advisory committee member, was also in jail. I know he was innocent and the government knows too. But he was in jail for a certain period,' said DGP. The government is trying to make considerable changes to improve the condition of jail inmates. Drama will be produced and presented by jail inmates, in association with Kerala Sanageetha Nataka academy. This will be presented in TV and Youtube. Those who are interested in film acting would be given opportunity and they have received invites. Music will be taught in jail and Chenda training already began in Thiruvananthapuram jail led by Sangeetha Nataka Academy. Programmes will be made for AIR. This is already on in Thiruvananthapuram women's jail and will start soon in Kannur. 

Full-time subsidy only at Supplyco

Thiruvananthapuram: The govt has decided to distribute fulltime subsidy of essential items only through Supplyco. The decision was taken at a meeting eaded by the chief secretary. The govt has brought out a circular in this regard.

Subsidised provisions are generally provided at Horticorp, Consumerfed and HPCK during festive seasons. 
The items sold through Supplyco would be available at a maximum discount of 20 percent. A decision has been taken to revise the price list of essential items hat has to be distributed under subsidy. 

Full-time subsidy only at Supplyco

Thiruvananthapuram: The govt has decided to distribute fulltime subsidy of essential items only through Supplyco. The decision was taken at a meeting eaded by the chief secretary. The govt has brought out a circular in this regard.

Subsidised provisions are generally provided at Horticorp, Consumerfed and HPCK during festive seasons. 
The items sold through Supplyco would be available at a maximum discount of 20 percent. A decision has been taken to revise the price list of essential items hat has to be distributed under subsidy. 

Act on Syria only after full proof: India

St. Petersburg : In an implied rejection of US position on Syria, India says action on the West Asian country must not only be taken after conclusive proof from neutral inspectors on the use of chemicals weapons by the Bashar al-Assad regime, but should also be under the auspices of the United Nations.

At a dinner late Wednesday hosted for G20 leaders by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his speech also said action against Syrian if approved at the UN should also not be aimed at a regime change, but to neutralise chemical weapons.

The remarks came after a detailed presentation to the forum by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the situation on the ground in the war-torn country. He said the report of inspectors appointed by him to scientifically look into the use of such weapons by Syria was expected soon and that it will be presented before the Security Council and the General Assembly for the action required.

The UN chief also said more than 100,000 people have died in the West Asian country, some 4.25 million have been displaced within and at least another two million are now refugees.
Briefing journalists on New Delhi's position on Syria, as articulated by the prime minister at the G20 dinner, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said India was totally opposed to the use of chemicals weapons and any stock pile must be destroyed.
But he equally made it clear that it was not in favour of unilateral action -- something the US has been threatening, much against the opposite views of several countries, notably Russia and China.

'The prime minister said we need to be certain about the facts, keeping in mind past experience we need to be certain it has happened, even if the probability indicates it has happened. So we need to see what the UN inspectors come up with,' Ahluwalia said.
'The prime minister said whatever action is taken must be within the UN auspices and not outside of it. He also said armed action must not be made for regime change.'
In fact UN secretary-general has already warned that any unilateral military strike against Syria without the world body's sanction would be illegal.
Ahead of the G20 Summit he had said that use of force is lawful only when in exercise of self-defence in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter or when the Security Council approves such action.

A team under a Swedish scientist appointed by him have already collected bio-medical and environmental samples from sites in Syria where chemical weapons were allegedly used Aug 21 and these have been dispatched to four unnamed laboratories in Europe for examination.

Act on Syria only after full proof: India

St. Petersburg : In an implied rejection of US position on Syria, India says action on the West Asian country must not only be taken after conclusive proof from neutral inspectors on the use of chemicals weapons by the Bashar al-Assad regime, but should also be under the auspices of the United Nations.

At a dinner late Wednesday hosted for G20 leaders by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his speech also said action against Syrian if approved at the UN should also not be aimed at a regime change, but to neutralise chemical weapons.

The remarks came after a detailed presentation to the forum by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the situation on the ground in the war-torn country. He said the report of inspectors appointed by him to scientifically look into the use of such weapons by Syria was expected soon and that it will be presented before the Security Council and the General Assembly for the action required.

The UN chief also said more than 100,000 people have died in the West Asian country, some 4.25 million have been displaced within and at least another two million are now refugees.
Briefing journalists on New Delhi's position on Syria, as articulated by the prime minister at the G20 dinner, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said India was totally opposed to the use of chemicals weapons and any stock pile must be destroyed.
But he equally made it clear that it was not in favour of unilateral action -- something the US has been threatening, much against the opposite views of several countries, notably Russia and China.

'The prime minister said we need to be certain about the facts, keeping in mind past experience we need to be certain it has happened, even if the probability indicates it has happened. So we need to see what the UN inspectors come up with,' Ahluwalia said.
'The prime minister said whatever action is taken must be within the UN auspices and not outside of it. He also said armed action must not be made for regime change.'
In fact UN secretary-general has already warned that any unilateral military strike against Syria without the world body's sanction would be illegal.
Ahead of the G20 Summit he had said that use of force is lawful only when in exercise of self-defence in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter or when the Security Council approves such action.

A team under a Swedish scientist appointed by him have already collected bio-medical and environmental samples from sites in Syria where chemical weapons were allegedly used Aug 21 and these have been dispatched to four unnamed laboratories in Europe for examination.

Hajj: Arrival in camps before 24 hours withdrawn

Karippur: The meeting of various Hajj agencies held at Karippur Hajj house evaluated the arrangements for Hajj pilgrimage. The clause in the previous year asking pilgrims to reach 24 hours prior to journey at Hajj camps has been withdrawn. Pilgrims who need to go in morning flight should reach the previous day evening between 6 pm and 8 pm. Those who travel in evening should reach by morning from 6 am to 8 am. Though Hajj camp will officially open on September 25, it will accommodate pilgrims from September 24. Panakakd Hyderali Shibab Thangal will inaugurate the camp on September 25 at 5 am. Union minister E Ahmed will flag off the first flight at 9 am. Pilgrims should contact their respective trainers for any kind of assistance. This year the Kerala hajj committee has prepared special stickers and this will be fixed in pilgrims bag. 

Hajj: Arrival in camps before 24 hours withdrawn

Karippur: The meeting of various Hajj agencies held at Karippur Hajj house evaluated the arrangements for Hajj pilgrimage. The clause in the previous year asking pilgrims to reach 24 hours prior to journey at Hajj camps has been withdrawn. Pilgrims who need to go in morning flight should reach the previous day evening between 6 pm and 8 pm. Those who travel in evening should reach by morning from 6 am to 8 am. Though Hajj camp will officially open on September 25, it will accommodate pilgrims from September 24. Panakakd Hyderali Shibab Thangal will inaugurate the camp on September 25 at 5 am. Union minister E Ahmed will flag off the first flight at 9 am. Pilgrims should contact their respective trainers for any kind of assistance. This year the Kerala hajj committee has prepared special stickers and this will be fixed in pilgrims bag.