‘TANDI TANDI HAWA’ THROWS HAVOC IN KODAGU;

Mercury dips down to 7 degree Celsius in a town like Madikeri. It will be colder than this in Pushpagiri and Brahmagiri ranges. Added to the crispy, biting cold weather, scattered rain and fierce wind are contributing to the mystery of people whop have leaned to just manage life.

The mercury dipped down to 7.2 Celsius at Madikeri on this 19th. Maximum temperature on that day during daytime was 26.6. Degree Celsius. It varies each day from place to place.

While the weather pushes the older generation to the corner of their bedrooms, activities during mornings and evenings slow down.

This apart, paddy crops readying for harvesting is kissing the ground in hundreds of hectares due to the speed and pressure of fierce winds. Frmers are worried that the harvesting is usually done only after the Huthri festival. Local festival Huthri falls on December 15th. Will the crop survive for another 20 days? They are anxious.

The coffee growers who have started picking arabica coffee have reason to worry too. They are unable to dry coffee. Drizzling, mist and wet weather are making their task difficult.

People hope that atleast the drizzling ends early and they can start their agriculture activities in a normal speed. Cold? They are used to challenging it.

Picture: Coffee

Picture: Rice Paddy

MEGA EYE CAMP BEGINS;

A mega eye operation camp to mark the 29th anniversary of Ashwini hospital has began yesterday.

Doctor Kulkarni explained that around 242 patients were selected for operation from all over Kodagu and even from bordering towns. The hospital camped in different 43 centers in the district to select the patients who require operation. Specialists from Mysore, Mangalore, Hassan and Madikeri are involved in the camp. Scanning, operating and lense fixing are also being done. The patients, including tribes will be treated free of cost.

Free food and stay facilities are provided to patients along with their caretakers.

Mrs.Avinash Aparanji, Roatary Misty Hills president B.G.Anantha Shayana, VHP president K.S.Devaiah, planter Appanna, Dr.Kulkarni lit the lamp.Hospital Trust president Gokale, secretary B.G.Vasanth and others were present during the inauguration.

MURDERED RAVI CHENGAPPA’S HOUSE BURGLED;

Virajpet town police received a complaint from the wife of slain Ravi Chengappa that their locked house at Virajpet was burgled.

Mrs Sheela Chengappa has complained that rupees 45 thousand cash, gold bangles, six rings, necklace, documents were all stolen. The whole house is turned upside down by the burglars looking for cash or materials. It is suspected that persons known to Ravi Chengappa might have done the crime.

Mrs Sheela had to moved to their new house after the death of ravi Chengappa.