SHIVAJI TEAM SNATCHES NESTLE KODAGU CUP;

In a closely fought hockey finals at Ammathi, Shivaji team from Napoklu humbled Bluestar team of Somwarpet with 5-3 goals to grab the prestigious Nestle Cup.

The five day hockey tournament sponsored by Nestle and organized by Skanda Coffee and Coorg Hockey Association came to a colourful close yesterday .

Addressing the valedictory function, Lft General Kuppanda Nanjappa regretted that though Kodagu has produced hockey players of National and International repute, the schools here are failing to promote the game to the required level.He also said that a Hockey coaching camp would be organized shortly at Gonicoppal and plans to rejuvenate the dying spirit would be discussed over there.

Mr.Yashikova of Nestle group stated that the company is orgasnising this event to encourage the talents hidden in rural areas. Mr.Chittiappa from Skanda Coffee and president of the Hockey association, Mr.Mohan were present on the dais. Mr.Mohan Appachu and Mr.Suresh were felicitated on the occasion for their contribution and achievement in Hockey field.

GANG WAR; THREE IN CUSTODY

Police arrested three persons in connection with a gang war that broke at Somwarpet yesterday.

Tension gripped the town yesterday evening as a gang wielding weapons chased a person all over the town to finish him. Acording to a group from Madikeri, Rajshekar, Gani and Jayaraj, along with few others attempted to kill one Pratap Shetty, native of Hangal village.

Rivelry between Pratap Shetty and Rajshekar is said to be the cause for the fight. Police received an oral complaint from Rajshekar on Saturday that Shetty had damaged his motorbike. Rajshekar and his gang yesterday kept watch on the movements of Shetty and waited near the police station for him to come. As Shetty came near the station, the gang got down from the Tata Sumo they were in and tried to attack him. Shetty pulled a talwar and protected himself and ran for life. The talwar wielding gang chased him round the town. However, the onlookers who gathered in hundreds assisted police in nabbing few members of the gang. A motorbike was seized in this connection, while the Tata Sumo escaped from the sight.

SNAKE AND THE DOCTOR!

If the word snake and ladder is famous, here at Siddapur, the word snake and the doctor is making rounds!

Pandemonium broke in a small house at Nanjarayapatna, few days ago as a poisonus snake made its entry into the kitchen. The ladies ran out helter - skelter.

Anand, a bold member of the family dashed into the kitchen to see what he could do.

The snake bit him no sooner than he entered. He did not lose courage. He pulled a fire wood piece from the corner and attacked the snake till it breathed its last. Later he bundled the remains of the snake and ran to Siddapur hospital. The doctor in the hospital feared for life as his patient threw a snake in front of him. The patient just wanted to know whether the snake is poisonous or what. Recovering from the shock, the doctor said it is a poisonous snake. Anand was treated for the poison. He returned home, throwing the snake into a bush. The treatment is on and Anand is recovering!