In Coimbatore Murdered Before Expiry Date Eas in and Around Coimbatore

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Exclusive TOON CORNER Old and ill eliminated by the notorious “Thalaikoothu” in Coimbatore Murdered before expiry date eas in and around Coimbatore. Windies cricketer Bravo meets Vidyashree Dharmaraj [email protected] From thrusting sand into the Padman, discusses pad machine mouth of the aged and dipping Coimbatore: In- A life’s end can be made tortur- them in oil to dumping them to be spired by the work ous under the guise palliative care. ‘treated’ by wild animals are prac- of Padman, Arun- When caring for the old becomes tised in rural areas of Tamil Nad achalam Muruga- tough and financially near impos- where emotions and culture are nantham, West In- sible, hastening the end becomes a overpowered by economic factors. dies Cricketer, Dwa- probable choice for many. Studies While home-based palliative yne Bravo met highlighting this have come and care models have been implement- him on Wednesday and discussed about me- The Covai Post looks at this grow- nasia. In a country where health in- The recent study by PSG Insti- ed successfully globally, financial nstrual hygiene awareness. Bravo, who arrived ing disturbing trend. issues have made it difficult in In- dices have improved and longevity tute of Medical Sciences and Re- at Coimbatore from Trinidad and Tobago, to at- Heated debates on the need for dia. Cultural and religious beliefs tend a private function, met Muruganantham. of life has gone up, the numbers of search sheds shocking details of Euthanasia and arguments against may make one bring a terminally He discussed on the ways and means to take the it continue with little solution, even the elderly have gone up substan- how the old and the terminally ill ill person back home to ensure a low cost pad machine invention to his country when the Supreme Court recently tially. This calls for good palliative are forced to have a painful death peaceful death at home. to spread menstrual hygiene awareness, sourc- ruled by n favour of passive Eutha- care. in Tamil Nadu including several ar- Continued on: page 11 es close to Muruganantham said. Global warming raises temperature in Nilgiris by 1.2 degrees in 3 years

Ooty Anish brought hardship to Nilgiris farmers.” billion in one... best one... [email protected] “The research on this was con- hanks to global warm- ducted by the CSWCRT from 1969 to ing, the temperature 1989 and then from 1990 to 2019 in in the Nilgiris has in- two stages. The study showed that creased by nearly 1.2 from 1960 and 1970 were the two degrees over the past years with high temperatures. From threeT years, according to a study 1970 to 1990 the temperatures report from Central Soil and Water were normal. After that 1991 to Conservation Research and Training 2010 to 2019 for six years tempera- T R U E Institute (CSWCRT). ture had risen.” S im vice warranty Not surprisingly Ooty has had a At the same time, in Ooty the tem- hot summer this year as compared perature had risen to 19.4 degrees to the past few years. Also the water recently. Usually January’s highest level in the rivers, streams and dams temperature was recorded as 0.62 24" FHD. 32" FHD. 32" SMART TV. 40" FHD. 40" SMART. 55" ULTRA HD of Nilgiris district has also come degree and in December the highest ects + 12 months ser down significantly. was 1.2 degrees. Against this backdrop, a study conducted by the CSWCRT’s Temperatures decreased during Principal Scientist S. Manivannan April to 0.02 degrees and in Novem- has thrown up many interesting ber to 0.70 degrees. “In such a situa- facts. tion, the farmers in the Nilgiris must He said, “The effect of global wa- conserve water and use it for their rming on climate has affected the agriculture in the dry months. Nilgiris district also. The district is fac- They must employ new methods * 12 months against manufacturing def ing more dry weather, too much rain, to conserve water and also try to 24* months NOW AVAILABLE IN THE NILGIRIS. DEALERSHIP ENQUIRIES WELCOME. +91 73388 33468 floods, harsh and cold winter and grow vegetables suited to the chang- warranty other seasonal changes that have ing climate,” said S Manivannan. COVAI POST 02 Sunday, JULY 07, 2019 www.NILGIRispost.com Fetal medicine gaining relevance in changing environment conditions

Leading fetal medicine specialist Dr Lalitha Natarajan of PSG Hospitals in Coimbatore speaks about the abnormalities that a foetus may develop and the methods to detect them in a chat with The Covai Post. Excerpts from the interview:

TCP: Fetal medicine is gaining any bulges in the body are done for grandmothers gave birth easily. But, importance; it’s all about the health treatment inside the womb itself. today all information doctors give of the fetus. Why is it important? One tested method we carry out is are a little scary. Could you explain? Doc: in today’s scenario if you with twins when the placenta of both Doc: Comparing with our gener- take women in India, everybody is the babies is shared between them. ation, our grandmothers had 10-15 career-oriented. We also see many This increases the fatality rate to 90- pregnancies out of which 2 or 3 died people planning their pregnancy in 100 per cent. To avoid that we cut and it was taken as normal. But to- their thirties, people going in for as- the placenta and ensure that there is day, everything is planned - one or sisted conceptions and many with no connection between the two ba- two pregnancies - and we want to diabetes, hypertension and multiple bies inside the womb. make sure everything goes perfectly risk factors getting pregnant. In such TCP: Are there risk factors in smooth. We don’t want to encounter a scenario, looking at the health of women who are associated with ab- problems. It is not that our grand- the foetus becomes important. Foe- world. Around 1 in 1,000 mothers baby. Additionally we could look at normalities in the babies? mothers were not sad when their tus medicine specialists look at tar- could have a baby with Down Syn- the mothers having high BP towards Doc: Yes, as I said earlier in- children died but, they were able geted imaging ortho of the fetus to drome. The risk increases when the the end of pregnancy and that is also creased maternal age i.e. a person to take it. Today we have technolo- identify any potential abnormalities mother’s age increases. We have done as a part of blood tests made conceiving after 30 would have the gy and facilities and so we give it to that can be there. been fighting against nature to de- during the third month scan. The higher risk than a person conceiv- them. tect these abnormalities because TCP: How successful is the diag- fifth month scan is when we have a ing around 25. And there are other TCP: Finally, do the external fac- these Down children babies are go- nosis and how much of the abnor- blood test which gives us a risk as- conditions such as diabetes, hyper- tors such as pollution and lifestyle ing to live long and they need help. malities can you detect? sessment, something what we call tension, epilepsy and also the med- play a role in the abnormalities of So, what we are targeting is if we Doc: It depends on what type targeted assessment of fetal abnor- icines taken for epilepsy. These are babies? could identify Down Syndrome earli- malities and that is when we look conditions that could lead to abnor- of abnormality it is. There are lots Doc: Yes, in a certain percentage. er and possibilities to terminate that. at each part of the foetus, address malities in the baby. So, it’s import- of them that I don’t want to reveal That’s because when we look at the This nasal bone is one of the mark- the baby as a whole. We maximally ant we have a closer watch at all the because it’s going to be confusing. causes for the abnormalities in ba- ers we use it to measure the fluid look at how the baby is to make sure organs to detect any abnormality in There are certain defects in the brain bies it’s not only the chromosome running behind the baby’s neck and it is fine. In addition to these blood the baby. and the spinal cord which can be de- and not only the medications you along with other blood flow markers tests and scan we have certain in- tected 90 per cent. And in the heart, TCP: What would be the ideal age take, it’s also the environment. We and blood tests to find out whether it nate tests. We take some fluid from there are lots of problems which can- to conceive? have lots of pollutants in the envi- has the possibility of being born with around the baby or a tissue from the not be detected even by the most ex- Doc: It would be under the thir- ronment that can harm the babies Down Syndrome or not. placenta after birth to confirm the perienced fetal medicine specialist ties. It’s not that everyone who con- and lifestyle issues cause diabetes TCP: How about autism? risks of the baby having Down Syn- all over the world. International data ceives after 30 is going to have an which also is a reason for the abnor- drome. also gives a detection rate for cardi- Doc: Autism is a spectrum associ- abnormal baby; it’s only that the malities in children. ac anomalies as 50-60 per cent only. ated with lots of genes and research TCP: Is it possible to treat the foe- chances are high after the age of 30. There are lots of obvious problems is carried out where people are iden- tus? Only 2-3 pregnant women have ab- To watch this scan the QR code such as defectiveness in the face and tified with these autism genes. But Doc: There are lots of problems normal babies and the reason why limbs which can be easily detected. it is very difficult to look for these which cannot be treated; for exam- we leave the other 97 per cent is be- TCP: Is it true what they say during pregnancy. ple the structural abnormality of the cause these abnormal children form about the overgrowth of the nose TCP: What are the tests available heart cannot be treated when the around 10-20 per cent of the total bone that it may indicate the child to detect fetal abnormalities? baby is still in the womb. But there population who die at a certain pe- may have a Down Syndrome? Doc: There are different time are certain issues like an obstruction riod. We aim to make sure the baby Doc: Yes, it’s true. Down syn- zones where we look at the fetal well for the baby to pass urine which can is fine and the mother is carrying a drome is a common chromosomal being; the 11-14th week scan looks be treated when it is still inside. Tri- healthy one. problem that we find all over the for chromosomal problems in the als for a defect in the spinal cord or TCP: During earlier times our

Corporation allays fears about water SNAPSHOT OF THE WEEK bill hike after Suez project launch

Coimbatore: The City Corporation Commissioner, Shravan Kumar Jatavath alla- yed fears about the increase in the drinking water charges after implementation of 24 X 7 supply project by French firm, Suez. Replying to the questions raised by the general public on A Click by Yoga the issue, during a grievances meeting, Jatavath said that there was no cause for worry Fiercely majestic about the increase in the rates as made out from certain quar- ters. water supply, as it will put the being given time till August 15 Stating that the corpora- population, particularly those to construct the RWH struc- tion will continue to collect the drawing water on roadsides, tures failing which action will existing water charges even if into lot of hardship. be taken against them. Suez is supplying water, he said Jatavath also said that The grievances meeting that as a pilot project, it is be- If you want your articles/column/pictures/ ing implemented in R S Puram the corporation is forming a was held after a gap of four area. three-member panel to moni- years and the corporation is advertisement/ to be published, Contact Almost all the political par- tor the installation of rainwater organising such meeting in [email protected] ties and women’s organisa- harvesting systems in all the wards tomorrow and day after. Ph No: 98422 50678 tions had taken objection to houses coming under the 100 A total of 61 petitions were re- the project of privatising the wards and the residents are ceived citing various problems. FROM THE STATES www.NILGIRispost.com Sunday, JULY 07, 2019 03 Kerala Govt agrees to develop Return of Cardinal Alencherry may lead to split in diocese

600 kms of national highways They said that there was Archdiocese Apostolic Adminis- Covai Post Network By Jaya Shankar The centre had downgrad- preparation of detailed plan, lack of clarity on the return of trator Mar Jacob Manathodath [email protected] ed Kerala’s national highway land acquisition and fund allo- Alencherry to the post and that claimed that the allegations of developments priority in May cation. Kochi: With war between two they would not cooperate with forgery was cooked up by those Kochi: The CPM-led LDF has this year due to communication groups of priests intensifying succumbed to the demands The expansion of 45-metre Alencherry, who is one of the involved in the land scam and gap on some issues with Kerala in the name of cardinal George of the Union Government to wide highways into four and two Cardinals from the country demanded a high-level investi- seeking more remuneration for develop 600 kms of National six lanes poses big challenges Alencherry’s return to the helm, taking part in election of Pope. gation. land acquisition citing, scarcity the Ernakulam-Angamaly arch- Highways in the state even as like land acquisition. Alencherry was removed of land due to high density of The land scam involving the the National Highways Action The state had earlier argued diocese is facing the threat of population. from the position about a year cardinal surfaced last year with Committee has threatened to that half of the estimated Rs witnessing a split, experts say. ago when a church probe found allegations that church’s prime oppose illegal eviction. As National Highways Au- 44,000 crore would be required There are all indications of irregularities in a few land deals lands worth crores of rupees The state has agreed to thority of India (NHAI) decided for land acquisition as the land the church going the Orthodox done under him shameful and spend Rs 6000 crore for the proj- to apply temporary brakes on price in Kerala was four times were sold out at a throwaway church way where Orthodox and suspicious. Even the police had ect of the total Rs 44,000 crore. the project, the state sprung higher compared to other price. into action by chief minister ap- Jacobite cannot see eye-to-eye, registered a case against Al- states. Meanwhile, Open Church Open Church Movement chair- lencherry. Speaking to The Covai Post, Movement chairman Reji Njel- man Reji Njellani told The Covai National Highways Action Com- The two bishops had been lani told The Covai Post that the Post. mittee Chairman C R Neelakan- cooperating with the priests church is sitting on a time bomb tan said that at least 20,000 Recently a meeting led by during their campaign against which could explode anytime families would be displaced in about 150 rival priests expressed alleged irregularities in the con- splitting it into two. the process. opposition to the Vatican’s de- troversial land deals. He said the unrest in the The government has not cision to reinstate Alencherry as The turning point that provid- come out with any transparent church is there since decades administrative head of the dio- ed Allenchery the much-needed plan to rehabilitate the fami- and land deal is only an issue. cese. relief was the arrest of an IIT Ma- lies, business establishments, Any attempts to pacify the They described the reinstate- dras researcher who reportedly schools, orphanages. The gov- irate priests is not going to make ernment has not even notified ment as shameful, suspicious told the police of forging docu- any impact on them. the remuneration for the peo- and secretive as Alencherry was ments pertaining to land deals. proaching the centre to accom- ple. brought back to power at a cer- Former spokespersons of There is no congruence in the The Rs 6000 crore will be ac- modate the state in the devel- emony held under the cover of church on several issues includ- counted through the state fore- He said the committee was the church, Paul Thelakkat and opment programme. ing liturgy, he said. going its share of about Rs 3000 with the people and it would darkness.. Jacob Manathodath were ar- crore on the GST income on As the centre agreed to the oppose any illegal and inhuman The unrest was aggravat- raigned in the forgery case. Different churches have dif- request, a Kerala team led by approach in this regard. construction materials. About ed following the suspension of The anti Alencherry priests ferent modes of doing the Mass. chief minister inked the agree- Flaying CPM led government Rs 1000 crore will be taken from two auxiliary bishops Sebastian have come out in the open say- It is very clear that one sec- the special fund of the PWD. ment in the national capital a showing undue haste in this Adayanthrath and Jose Puthen- ing that the documents against tion is not giving any importance Twenty per cent of the project few days ago. regard, he asked why the CPM veetill following Alencherry’s re- to the Rome administration and funds allotted to main depart- PWD Minister G Sudhakaran was opposing Salem- Chennai the cardinal were not forged ments will be cut short and tak- has directed district collectors super highway and GAIL proj- instatement. ones. Ernakulam-Angamaly the Pope. en for this. to commence the works for ects in Tamil Nadu. 105-year-old Muvattupuzha Bridge going strong Weekly Horoscope By Jaya Shankar [email protected] For your love and re- You may get some This week may not Kochi: Muvattupuzha is a lationship, this week seasonal diseases provide that much may favor you. You during this time, enthusiasm for you. small township in Ernakulam may find new hope in but other than that, You may not feel pos- district bordering Idukki and itive for your physical your love life. There there are no major Kottayam districts. and mental health. are no major changes complications for For your love and re- The place is mainly known in your health and fitness. It is your health. You may feel restless lationship, this week may prove globally for the delicious and advisable for you to take care during the two days of this week. favorable. If you want to confess of your eating habits in order to You are likely to get good support your love, this week may get you juicy pineapples grown in the avoid digestive and acidity relat- from your family members. with a positive response. region from where the fruit is ed issues. sent to different parts of the country and many Gulf coun- For your health, the The first day of this The last days of this tries. first and the last day week may favor you week may prove of this week may for your health. Your favorable for your life. Besides, the place is also unal of Travancore Kingdom. bridge in Palarivattom, peo- not favor you that known globally for one more productivity may You may feel energet- The bridge was completed ple pay tribute to the British much. You may get increase and you may ic and productivity thing and that is the 105-year- engineer who presented a bri- issues related to your in 1914 under the supervision progress in your work may increase. During old concrete bridge across eyes, legs, shoulder, ears, and/ of engineer V H Emerald. dge of top quality. as well. During the first two days the rest of the days, Muvattupuzha river. or nervous system. As a result, of this week, there are chances of there are chances of issues relat- John Munro was the resident Now the Muvattupuzha mu- your productivity may decrease issues related to shoulders, eyes, ed to joint pain, shoulders, ears, The bridge is said to be Asia’s Dewan of Travancore then. nicipality is building an arch on as well. back etc. eyes etc. first concrete bridge that con- After completion of work, either side of the bridge as part nects the main area of the city people refused to use the bridge of beautification work. You may get some ups This week may prove This week may prove of “Kacherithazham” with Vel- under the fear of losing their Interestingly, a pillar of the and downs for your really great for all positive for your love loorkunnam, Vazhappilly and and relation. Though, lives in the event of a possible arch under construction tum- life this week. You are aspects of your life. Kadathy. likely to get mixed Your physical health you and your part- bridge collapse. bled a few months back show- results for your love is likely to be sup- ner may face some The bridge is still hale and The engineer Emerald and ing the substandard quality of and relationship. You small tussles during portive during this healthy, but remains less burden his wife sat on a boat anchored the work. may also face some time. Though, you may feel tired this week. For your health and as a parallel bridge built in the struggles for your finance and fitness, this week may fall in your under the bridge and made 15 Speaking to The Covai Post, due to mental stress. Your family early seventies is used by nor- career. members are likely to support favor. elephants to walk over the brid- BJP councillor P Premchand you. mal traffic. ge to instill confidence in people. said that the work has been Only smaller vehicles are The design of the bridge rest- held up since then. The first one and last Your health may sup- This week may prove allowed to ply as it is narrow and ing on three arches under the He said the bridge is still port you during three ordinary for you. The three days of this cannot take two way traffic. semi suspension technology strong and vehicles are opera- days of this week, beginning of this week may favor you and your productivity week may not favor for your health. Other This is one of the few sur- was unique. ted through it. may increase as well. you, but there are than that, there are viving bridges made by the co- Iron rods and cement for no major complica- He said about Rs 1.6 crore There are chances chances of issues re- tions for your health lonialists that have lived more the construction were impor- was spent on its beautification of issues related to the nervous lated to the stomach, liver, eyes, during this time. You may be able than 100 years. ted from England. with the funds provided by the system, skin, and blood related to complete your work as per or blood. You may even face The credit for taking the ini- At a time when the state is Archaeological Survey of India issues during the rest of the days. expectation. issues with your hands, ears, and shoulder during this time tiative to build the bridge goes going to witness a possible a few years back to mark the to Maharaja Sreemoolam Thir- destruction of a two-year-old bridge’s 100 years. Published by Balaji Raju at #5030, Third Floor, Sreevatsa Center, GN Mills Post, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641029 and Printed by Shree Maruthi Printers at 427 A Bharathiyar Road, Opp. Womens Polytechnic, New Sidhapudur, Coimbatore - 641 044, Tamil Nadu, India. Editor: Vidyashree Dharmaraj. COVAI POST 04 Sunday, JULY 07, 2019 www.NILGIRispost.com The Week Ahead Miyawaki tree plantation methodology • 11 JUL 2019: CSIR Sponsored One Day National Level Seminar on Integrated Smart Energy Management System, Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Othakalmandapam, adapted in Covai for greener cover Coimbatore By Umaima Shafiq was done randomly until and also share nutrients.” Kovai Kuzhangal Pad- lap forming a thick green [email protected] we came to know about Siruthuli has 30-40 hukappu Ammaippu, an cover. This method saves • 13 JUL 2019: JCT Placement Expo Miyawaki method. It con- patches of urban Miyawa- organisation preserving Co- space, time, water and mon- he Miyawaki meth- 2019 : JCT College of Engineering and Tech- sists of close planting of ki forestry in Coimbatore. imbatore lakes, has been re- ey and can be adapted to od of forestation different species in a small juvenating the Vellalur Lake nology, KG Chavadi –Velanthavalam High “Our two-year-old forest in intrinsic nature of soil and conceived by Jap- area about 1 square metre with Miyawaki forestation. Road, Pichanur Coimbatore 8:00AM - 6:00 PM T Anna University campus in native trees.” anese botanist and plant per tree. It saves space, as Vadavalli is the best exam- R Manikandan, the or- expert, Akiro Miyawaki, has real estate is now premium. ple of Miyawaki with 80,000 ganisation director tells The This method also uses • 14 JUL 2019: 5:00AM - 11:00 PM : Coim- been adapted by many na- Trees are planted in a com- trees. These plants have Covai Post, “Tree cutting has compost from waste. “For batore Virtual Marathon - Earn Unique Medal : ture organisations and for- bination where large canopy grown 5-10 feet every year reduced the monsoon rain now we have used the Omega - RunforCauses.com , Coimbatore est departments in India. trees are planted in corners and we expect a thick cover in past years. So we planned weeds from the lake as com- Miyawaki method helps to and the shorter ones in the within two years. This patch to clean plastic waste and post, planted the trees and grow native trees on a small • 14 JUL 2019: 5:00AM - 10:00 AM : Maat- centre so that all get equal has the four Bs required for plant trees, but we avoid patch into a thick canopied covered each pit. We have tram Trust Coimbatore : Maattram Marathon sunlight. The traditional any thriving ecosystem- the roadsides, as they would lat- forest within a short period. planted about 130 native 2K19 4th Edition, Nehru Stadium, VOC Park, monoculture or planting of birds, bees, bats and butter- er be cut down for road ex- tree species,” concludes ATT Colony, Copalapuram, Coimbatore Siruthuli in Coimbatore same species limits growth flies. We plant only native pansion. We chose unused Manikandan. The thick un- has used Miyawaki method and reduces soil fertility, but trees that have to be wa- spaces like Vellalur Lake to in many areas of the city. in this heterogeneous mix, tered and weeded for two plant 2000 trees first, then dergrowth beneath the trees • 12-14 Jul 2019: 09:00 AM-06:00 PM : B Saravanan, Siruthuli research shows that the dif- years, after which a drip ir- 1,400 trees. Miyawaki reduc- helps to retain rain water Association of Southern Urologists India : Con- project head, tells The Covai ferent root systems “com- rigation method continues es space between adjacent and forms mulch for natural ference of Southern Urologists, Le Meridien Post: “Earlier a forestation municate” with each other their growth.” trees so their canopies over- fertilizer. Coimbatore

• 14 Jul 2019: Institute For Innovative and Academic Development India : Interna- Unique Study of Pythons With Radio Transmitters in Upper Bhavani tional Academic Conference on Engineering and Technology, VIjay Park Inn, Coimbatore Covai Post Network ect head WII’s Dr. Ramesh and his “However, they won’t eat in five students catch the pythons rainy season, as their bodies are from Moyar Valley, a wildlife sanc- at sub-normal temperatures. At • Sat 13 Jul at 06:00 PM : Suryan FM`s Dr. K Ashokan’s passion for py- tuary, where python population is such times you can find them still Rhythm - D.Imman Concert: Hindusthan Col- thons, has involved him in a unique more. This kind of study is unique and lifeless. Even when we trap lege Ground Coimbatore national study of the reptiles, con- them with gas anaesthesia for ducted by Wildlife Institute of India to India, though it is quite popular abroad.” the surgery, we have to constant- (WII) at Moyar Valley near Upper • 12th July 2019: Iconic Quiz 2019, PSG What is the purpose of the study? ly monitor their temperature. We College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Bhavani river in Coimbatore. “Currently WII has permitted to in- retain them for a week before re- Nadu Being the former director of Co- stall 20 pythons with transmitters. leasing them. A healthy python will imbatore Zoo, Dr K Ashokan as a This will help us know the python’s lay around 80 eggs of which 70% veterinary doctor has operated on • 11th July 2019: Preconference Tuto- breeding, mating patterns, tem- are be hatched after 18 days,” says nearly 50 snakes. Currently, he is rial on Digital twin using MATLAB (Theory and perature tolerance and life cycle. Dr. Ashokan. the Area Advisor of Sathyaman- Hands on Training) 2019, Sri Ramakrishna Currently people know a python’s The surgery is quite delicate, galam Forest. The python project Engineering College, Coimbatore life span only through zoo data, but where the reptile’s body is ear- under WII involves inserting radio there is a lot of difference between marked into four sections and the transmitters inside the reptiles’ Pythons survive in very hot tem- • 11th July 2019: One Day National Lev- zoo and field pythons. The wild transmitter is inserted into the ab- stomachs through surgery and re- peratures, and the healthier ones el Seminar on Integrated Smart Energy Man- pythons will be larger in height, dominal cavity in the third section. leasing it back into the forest. agement System for Smart Meters, Sensors weight and size. The female will cast their slough nearly 6-10 times “During my zoo days, I have even and for Business Solutions 2019, Hindusthan He tells The Covai Post, “I op- weigh 37 kg and be nearly 14 feet in a year, while weaker pythons do operated on tumours in snakes. It Institute of Technology, Coimbatore erate and insert the transmitters in length. The male is leaner and not. Pythons are not poisonous is a very interesting subject and I each weighing 18 grams with a two- thinner. But I have seen pythons 20 though they can swallow a human will write a thesis after the project is year warranty battery. The proj- feet long,” says Dr. Ashokan. being alive. over,” concluded Dr. Ashokan. • 11th July 2019: One Day National Level Workshop on Research Challenges and Opportunities in Advanced Computational Flu- id Dynamics for Engineering Applications 2019, Dr NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore Tamil Yeoman is TN’s State Butterfly cies of butterflies found in the West- Butterflies are an important part of M Senthil Kumar, the Assistant • 11-13th July 2019 : First International By Umaima Shafiq [email protected] ern Ghats. We choseTamil Yeoman as biodiversity, where they help to pre- Conservator of Forests, Coimbatore Conference on Intelligent Digital Transforma- its larval host plant (scientific name serve a rich ecosys- tells The Covai Post, “We feel butter- tion ICIDT 2019, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering amil Nadu became the hydnocarpuspen- flies are too insignificant, but their College, Coimbatore fifth state in India on June T dandrais) is work is tremendous, from pollination 30, 2019, to announce a state also endem- to conservation of an ecosystem. We butterfly, a symbol, among many Grievances day on July 9 for ic to Western only notice larger animals in the for- others, to signify its rich cultural and est, but the contribution of these tiny Ghats. So both differently abled natural heritage. Maharashtra, Karna- creatures a forestation is amazing.” the plants and Coimbatore : As taka, Uttarakhand and Kerala already the butterflies He wants more butterfly study part of finding solu- have state butterflies, though Kerala parks in Tamil Nadu. “Anaikatty in the tions to the prob- will be pre- has yet to pass a government order Western Ghats has a large butterfly lems of the different- served for future on its chosen species. population of many species, so our ly abled, the district generations.” Tamil Yeoman also called Tamil Coimbatore district must definitely administration is Maravan for its warrior instincts (sci- Tamil Yeo- organising a special have a park there. Nowadays we can entific name Cirrochorathais Fabri- man has tawny grievances day for see butterflies only in such protected cus 1787) was chosen from among 36 coloured wings, them here on July 9. tem and help areas, as depleting greenery and com- species of butterflies endemic to the belongs to the These people can submit their petitions to the climate study. Tamil Nadu has many mercial constructions have edged administration on the day when Collector K Raja- Western Ghats. Nympholoid family or brush footed butterfly research facilities like the them out in the cities,” said Senthil mani and senior officials from all departments will A butterfly researcher helping the butterflies. It lays larva in vertical Tropical Butterfly Conservatory near Kumar. be present. Coimbatore District Forest Office (DFO) chains on the underside of leaves in Tiruchi, Butterfly Park at the Chennai Tamil Yeoman was chosen after in- The day will be held once in two months, official who doesn’t want to be named, tells its host plant until it grows to its adult zoo, Devala Butterfly Park in Gudalur tensive research by dedicated conser- sources said. The Covai Post: “There are 324 spe- size of 60-70 mm. and Insect Museum in Coimbatore. vationists and forest researchers. FOLLOW US ON

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[email protected] nation of large number of ser- Covai Post Network vices. Kochi: There seems to be To tide over the crisis, KS- no end to the problems of the Kochi: Kerala has landed RTC had appointed 512 tempo- Kerala State Road Transport between the devil and the Corporation (KSRTC) as it is rary drivers on contract basis. deep sea after the Supreme still struggling to pull on.Errat- They were terminated by Court threatened to put its ic income from the services, the KSRTC a few days back. Chief Secretary behind the interest on pending loans, fuel They were selected from the bars if its orders on Malan- bills, delay in getting govern- expired list prepared by the kara church ownership issue ment aid makes it tough to pay Kerala PSC. was further delayed. the salary of employees. They were appointed after The two factions of the The police and revenue authorities Even after making a record 2107 drivers appointed illegal- church are at loggerheads and all at- backed out and persuaded the rival profit in January, it failed to had received just half of it --- Rs tate the transport company ly were terminated. tempts to buy peace have failed in the faction move away due to the tense pay the salary to Its employees 41 crore in February. on the basis of Susheel A KSRTC official on condi- past. the situation. in February. This has affected in its in- Khanna committee report. tion of anonymity told The Co- The court made the observation The Christian population of Kerala as the state was sitting on its judge- Any delay in receiving gov- ability to pay fuel bills of about His attempts helped KSRTC vai Post that the termination comprises Catholic, Jacobite Syrian, ment issued in 2017 related to a dis- ernment financial aid of Rs 20 Rs 7 crore. to increase the daily income to has not impacted services in Orthodox Syrian, Mar Thoma, Church pute between two factions on right to crore impacts its finance man- It is also short of Rs 10 crore Rs 7 crore. As unions launched Idukki where people heavily of South India, Dalit Christians and conduct administration and prayers agement. The transport com- received as a deduction from a war against Thachankary, the depend on KSRTC service due Pentecostal Churches among others. in churches. pany is getting the support for the employees for over one reforms were left incomplete. to absence of railway network. The Catholics form 61 per cent of the The court made the observation the last couple of years. year. Adding to its woes, KSRTC’s He said all schedules to dif- Kerala’s Christian population. The dis- while hearing a matter related to the KSRTC spends Rs 80 crore Tomin J Thachakary took decision to lay off 2107 workers ferent parts of the state was puting factions, Jacobite and Ortho- implementation of its order on giving to meet its salary burden but it revolutionary steps to resusci- appointed illegally by previous operated as usual. dox Syrian, constitute 15.9 percent of control of 1,100 parishes and their the Christian population. churches under the Malankara Church The Malankara Church first split to the Orthodox faction. in 1912, into the Jacobite and Ortho- Idukki custodial death rattles Kerala The 2017 verdict said that 1,100 dox groups. The two Churches reuni- parishes and their churches under fied in 1959, but the truce lasted only By Jaya Shankar him down to protect a few suspended and many trans- the Malankara Church should be con- until 1972-73. Since then, the two [email protected] influential persons who had ferred. Jail DGP Rishiraj Singh trolled by the Orthodox faction as per factions have been engaged in battle usurped crores of rupees col- ordered a probe against Peeru- the 1934 Malankara Church guide- Kochi: The custodial death over ownership of churches and their lected by Haritha Finance from medu jail personnel by jail DIG lines. of Rajkumar (49) of Tamil origin wealth. the public. Sam Thankayyan. Jacobite church followers have due to torture in Idukki has cre- Of the 1,064 churches, some 15 While Congress is blaming Kerala High Court has or- been accused of preventing access ated a storm in the State. have been remained closed without CPM leaders for alleged invol- dered a probe into the mag- to the Orthodox faction, ignoring the worship for several years. Involved in a financial fra- vement in the matter, the Left istrate’s action for remanding orders of the high court and the Su- ud case, Rajkumar, owning a party is targeting Congress. Rajkumar without ordering preme Court. The battle for ownership is very in- finance company Haritha Fi- tense in around 200 churches, where If Rajkumar had usurped his condition serious and ad- medical examination. The Kerala government was go- nance, was allegedly hunted both factions are equally strong. crores of rupees, why did he vised police to admit him. Po- Meanwhile, Idukki Con- ing soft on the church issue as it did down by police ignoring the have to do manual labour to lice insisted on taking him and gress chief Ibrahimkutty Kallar not want to antagonise the minorities The head of the Orthodox Church is legal system of the country. earn a living was question he finally died on June 21. It has demanded action against even as the government ruthlessly im- Baselios Mar Thoma Paulose II, based He was tortured for four whose answer still remains is not clear whether he died in Idukki police chief Venugopal. plemented the order in the Sabarima- in Kottayam. The Jacobite Church is a days from June 12 without any part of the worldwide Syrian Ortho- elusive. His mother worked as Peermedu sub jail or in police He told The Covai Post that la case. arrest being registered till June dox Church, with the Patriarch of An- a domestic help in Kottayam station. the SP had damned the spe- After encountering severe criti- tioch as its supreme head. In Kerala, 16 when his arrest was original- to help him educate his three The CCTV system in Nedum- cial branch report informing cism for handling Sabarimala issue, the Jacobite Church has Mor Baselios ly recorded. children living in a dilapidated kandam police station was not him about the detention of the government tried in vain to imple- Thomas I as its chief. The police allegedly bashed house. functioning and the police re- Rajkumar and his worsening ment the Supreme Court order in De- him in front of his family mem- After his arrest he was pre- cords were tampered with. health condition. cember last year at St Mary’s Church, When contacted, Fr John Abraham Konat told The Covai Post that the bers on June 12 when he was sented in a hopelessly condi- The Crime branch has He accused the SP of pro- Piravom in Ernakulam. church has not received any commu- taken to his house at midnight tion before the magistrate. booked Nedumkandam SHO tecting financial fraudsters in The faithfuls of Jacobite faction nication from the government. for evidence collection at Vag- After continuous torture, Sabu and constable Sajeev the district and said his party- scaled the church and threatened to amon. his condition worsened and Antony for various crimes, in- would intensify its stir seeking commit suicide when the rival Ortho- He said the church is awaiting for Reports said the motive be- he was taken to a government cluding murder. action against the SP in the dox Church tried to take over the con- the court order after which it would hind the torture was to hunt hospital where doctors found Nine police men have been coming days. trol backed by police. chalk out its future programme. Pregnancy to Parenting Soaps, powders can disturb natural moisturisers in baby skin Covai Post Network nature, while the baby’s skin is books in the nursery which Swetha says babies will re- acidic, called an acid mantle. can accumulate dust. It may gain colour when the climate Apprehensive first-time So when applied these could not react on all babies but the changes. “Yes you can use change the pH factor of tender risk exists, if they are delicate, mothers have many doubts sunscreens from the time the about baby soaps, lotions and skin. The acid mantle protects the reaction could be there. child is six months old. It will powders and natural products babies from germs, virus, bac- Even pets, their dander, our prevent the extra damage but like gram flour on the baby’s teria and external chemicals. food, soaps and detergents not remove tan. Please don’t skin. Continuous use can make ba- can react on babies and cause bies infection-prone and aller- eczema,” she says. rush to doctors if babies are Dr Swetha T, a dermatol- gic. Talcum powders and natu- tanned. It is natural. For heat ogist practising at Signature However, in summer, tal- ral gram flour are also alkaline Clinic in Coimbatore, has an- cum powder can be used on rashes you can use calamine so the same principle applies,” the sweaty parts of the baby swers to oft-asked questions in lotions. Also reduce oil usage says Dr Swetha. tle cleansers and oils. She also mentions about but minimally or as excessive the Pregnancy to Parenting ep- on heads during summer or Regarding gram flour or eczema and precautionary inhalation of powder could isode of The Covai Post . Dr Swetha also rubbishes give more baths,” she adds. besan that is bought, she feels the myth that tonsuring baby’s steps to be taken. “Eczema is cause respiratory problems. “Babies are already blessed it could turn abrasive. hair will increase hair growth. like an umbrella term, it has This is because talcum is ac- To watch this scan the QR code with skin that has lots of good The babies’ dewy complex- “Hair doesn’t grow from the many categories, usually any tually magnesium silicate and lipids and natural moisturisers. ion after these ministrations skin surface; it comes from allergy is triggered by exter- mixed with cornstarch. This So the least cosmetics will be could be deceptive as reac- the embedded follicles and nal factors. This could be dust makes the powder less irrit- the best. If possible, avoid tions happened at a micro- dermis. So shaving on the from carpets, doormats, furni- ant, though she advises mini- soaps, powders and others. scopic level. However, she surface will not modify hair. ture and even handbags which mal use. We will be disturbing the ba- says, soaps can be used on Actually baby’s hair, its tex- we leave around the house. Babies should be hydrat- by’s skin if we use these prod- specific areas like skin folds, ture and size are all genetically That is why the baby’s living ed with water and juice during ucts,” she says. genitals and armpits to remove pre-determined. So take care space should be clean and clut- summers and mothers should “Firstly soaps are alkaline in sweat. She advises use of gen- of baby’s natural hair.” ter-free. Some parents have not worry about tanning. Dr COVAI POST 10 Sunday, JULY 07, 2019 www.NILGIRispost.com New drug brings hope for thyroid Training Man’s Best Friend in Covai and liver cancer treatment

By Umaima Shafiq thorough that dogs Coimbatore: A new drug, approved by Drug Controller General [email protected] obey without leash. of India (DCGI) has become a boon to those who no longer respond to treatment with radioactive iodine in thyroid and liver cancers, a I have even trained a dog is a man’s best senior city oncologist, Dr P Guhan said. Great Dane, suppos- friend but not until Thyroid cancer is one of the few cancers that has increased in edly an unmanage- it has been properly incidence rates over recent year and occurs in all age group from able creature, for such trained, say dog train- children through seniors, Dr Guhan, Director, Sri Ramakrishna In- ers in Coimbatore. They shows and won priz- stitute of Oncology and Research told reporters here. train dogs not only as es,” he said. Other rare Treatment for thyroid cancer include surgery, radioactive io- pets, watch dogs, lap dogs, to take part in breeds he has trained dine treatment, external radiation therapy and targeted therapy, dogA shows but also for police and forest are Dashcund, Pomer- with most cases patients undergoing surgery to remove most of work. anian and Corgi. the thyroid gland, he said M Jose, a trainer with a kennel in Sund- Nearly 200-300 dog The DCGI approved Lenvatinib, a Noval Tyrosine Kinase inhib- arapuram tells The Covai Post: “I got inter- breeds participate in itor for use in patients who no longer respond to treatment with radioactive iodine, has shown superior survival benefits that the ested six years ago when I bought a German the police dog squad at Coimbatore. shows organised by current systemic option treatment options due to its unique mech- Shepherd pup for my son. We loved it, and Soon Kumar began training dogs for state and national kennel clubs. Kumar anism of action, Guhan said. soon it had puppies and I became a breed- police work. He tells The Covai Post: “The says that National Kennel Club’s microchip er. I had nearly 13-14 dogs that I would sell police department regularly called me to installation in domesticated dogs is a use- or gift away. The people who bought from catch sandalwood robbers about 10 years ful device for identification. me pestered me to find trainers for their ago. Labradors, German Shepherds and Grooming is also part of dog training, so dogs, but when I searched on the net and Dobermans have a very keen sense of trainers offer regular removal of ticks, ear looked around, I could not find profession- smell, so they are best for such work. We cleaning, nail clipping, coat brushing and als. So I left my previous work as kabbadi would make them sniff robbers’ clothes, barber services. Dogs have become a sta- and silambam coach and took to training the sandalwood and other items. Then it tus symbol and rich clients love costly and dogs full time.” would lead us to their hideouts.” rare breeds, while others go for country Obedience is the first part of training, Kumar added, “Rottweiler was banned breeds like Rajapalayam, said Kumar. says Jose. A dog must sit, stand, walk and from police force as a killer dog, but I have run at your command. Ideally dogs can be even trained one and won a prize. So now Kumar and Jose also provide medical trained from three months and it can last they are using one or two Rottweilers.” schedule coinciding with veterinary doc- from six months to one year. Kumar refused a police post, as private tor visits and kennel service for outstation Kovai Kumar, a dog trainer since 1983 at clients advised him to continue training travellers. Similarly, the drug is beneficial for those suffering from liver their pets for home and dog shows. They said that their industry has grown Pothanur on Chettipalayam Road, became cancer, he said. interested while working with his brother- Show training canines can take a year, so much that clients have multiple choice Stating that the treatment options may be to either cure the in-law Mr. Pandian, an ex-commissioner in insists Kumar. “The training must be so of training gear, food, accessories and toys. cancer or improve survival based on the stage of the cancer, he said that the two options for liver cancer was either surgery or trans- plant. The new drug is useful for liver cancer patients, which acted Doctors Protest Against Violence in Mettupalayam GH on multiple receptors and has more pronounced action on the tu- mour cell, he said. around 8.00 pm.” concluded Dr. Seralathan. Covai Post Network Pandemonium broke, even as doctors Prof. Dr. M Jaikumar social activist told confirmed the death. The relatives threw edical staff at Met- The Covai Post, “ It is a pity that the 134-year- medicine trolleys, broke incubators and tupalayam Govern- old Mettupalayam government hospital is shouted at the doctors. ment Hospital at Ma- not being upgraded despite being the only Dr. Seralathan added, “One man hit hadevapuram went government medical facility between Co- on a flash strike af- nurse Mahalakshmi on the cheek and head imbatore and Nilgiris where hill-bound ter the relatives of a damaging her hearing. She is now under road accidents are frequent. The doctors female accident victim vandalized equip- treatment. This is the third incident this mentM and hit doctors and nurses in the year, so we called police and demanded must be protected as this hospital is the emergency ward on July 2. This incident that they arrest the culprit.” only succour for patients of many sur- happened within a fortnight of a similar attack in Kolkata that sparked a nation- wide doctors’ protest. Dr. Seralathan, the Chief Medical Offi- cer of Mettupalayam Government Hospital told The Covai Post: “Yesterday, a couple on a two-wheeler were returning from a Answer for SUDOKU PUZZLE : JUN 30, 2019 temple near Sri Ram Theatre, when a Co- imbatore-bound vegetable lorry hit them at around 6.00 pm. In the accident, the hus- SUDOKU PUZZLE band sustained minor injuries, but the wife suffered multiple fractures and became unconscious.” The following day, July3, the strike be- rounding hamlets.” They were brought to the Mettupa- gan but doctors continued to deal emer- Dr. M Mariappan, Coimbatore’s Indian layam Government Hospital at 6.50 pm gency cases at the GH. Medical Association (IMA) head rues the and attended by Dr. Lakshmana Kumar. He “We got a lot of support. The Indian public who blame doctors for patients’ examined the lady aged 38 and diagnosed Medical Association (IMA)’s Dr Jaisingh and deaths. poly trauma with severe head and chest in- Dr. Harishankar came, our department’s juries. He advised her relativesto take her He told The Covai Post: “They forgot joint director P Krishna came, then Rev- to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital that lady had maximum treatment in KMS enue Divisional Officer (RDO), Additional for better care. hospital, they blamed the GH doctors. We Director of Police (ADSP) also visited and However the patient’s relatives took promised to arrest the culprits,” added are also human beings, accidents are un- her to the private-owned KPS hospital Dr. Seralathan. They have also demanded expected, we try our best and we are not nearby. Dr. Seralathan said, “She was taken in KPS ambulance which was around 7.30 a police outpost within the premises for gods. Currently police have promised to pm, but they sent her back to our hospital. their protection. arrest the culprits under Act 248 with non- She was declared dead on arrival here at “We want a safe environment at work,” bail warrant and they have filed an FIR. COVAI POST www.NILGIRispost.com Sunday, JULY 07, 2019 11

REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR COIMBATORE MARATHON 7TH EDITION The Coimbatore Cancer Founda- Marathon is Rs.1,000, for tively for the 10km run. village, the birthplace of our founder imbatoremarathon.com tion (CCF) is organising the 7th edition 10 km run it is Rs.900 while Vodafone’s Tamil Nadu Padma Bhushan SITRA K Srinivasan.” The CCF is a registered charitable of the Vodafone Coimbatore Marathon for the 5 KM run/walk it is DATE: Idea Head S Murali hailed Mr. Ponnusami Race director of trust and a research institution estab- powered by Elgi on Sunday October Rs. 600. OCTOBER the marathon saying Vodafone Coimbatore Marathon said, lished on 4th March, 1991 by Padma 6th . Registrations are open online at Winners will get cash that Vodafone was proud to “We hope to see many more partici- Bhushan Shri K Sreenivasan, who was www.coimbatoremarathon.com. Since 6TH 2019 rewards in men and wom- be associated with such a pants this year from other cities and also a cancer patient. its inception, this event has helped en category. The first prize noble cause. states also.” Coimbatore Runners is an informal spread awareness and support for for Half Marathon open Dr. T Balaji,Manag- The marathon route will have hy- group of running enthusiasts, formed cancer patients. category is Rs.25,000, ing Trustee of Coimbatore dration points, medical facilities, am- in 2011 with members of all age groups Over the years, funds raised from Rs.15,000, Rs.10,000 respectively for Cancer Foundation said, “We are bulance services, route markers, course from diverse backgrounds. It promotes this event, have helped thousands of first, second and third ranks and for proud that the event has reached marshals and refreshment areas. As cancer survivors and their families. the 10 km run prize will be Rs. 15,000, the 7th edition. This year we hope to in previous events, the Vodafone Co- running as a healthy exercise. CCF has partnered with Coimbatore Rs.10,000 and Rs.5000 respectively. see the community becoming big- imbatore Marathon organizers will get Show Space is an event manage- Runners to make the event memorable For older people aged above 45, ger and better enabling us to provide sponsorship from athletic associations ment company established in 1998 for all participants. the prize money for half marathon cancer care, financial support and to sponsor, bibs, goody bags and T-shirt with Indian and overseas clients. It has The event consists of half marathon is Rs.15,000, Rs.10,000 and Rs.5000 counselling to more patients and for each participant. partnered with Chennai Marathon from (21.1km), a 10 km run and 5 km run/ for first, second and third place, and their families. We have also launched For further information con- 2012 and with Coimbatore Marathon walk. The registration fee for the Half Rs.10,000, Rs.7,500 and Rs.5000 respec- a palliative care unit at Karadivavi tact918939801188 or write to info@co- from 2013.

E-passport facility Old and ill eliminated by the to be introduced soon Coimbatore: The Centre is proposing to notorious ‘Thalaikoothu’ in Coimbatore issue e-passport very soon, as issued in a water (theertham) collected be ‘taken care of’ by Continuation from: page 1 Most of those who indulged in eliminating the aged few western countries A number of rituals and practic- from temples and often forceful- had cited the cost involved in hospitalisation. wild animals. A forest and the necessary in- ly forced to drink it. This is done Guard on conditions es followed, in fact, in and around “I do not have enough money and facilities to take care frastructure for it is of anonymity told Coimbatore contribute to hasten to end his or her suffering. Ten- of her, and she developed bed sores.” being created, a top der coconut water is also used to The Covai Post that official in the Regional death, says the study. “Doctor said that she has to undergo treatment that feed the person. He or she is rit- it has the advantage Passport Office said. Among the different meth- will be expensive and cannot guarantee her good quality ually bathed in such water which of life” of fetching the rela- The new e-passport will have a microchip on its ods practised are oil bath (Tha- adds to the woes. tives of the victim of “The hospital asked us to take him home; they said cover with all personal details of passport holder laikoothal), where gingelly oil is ap- wildlife attack , death Not to stop at that, other they can’t keep him in hospital” and no tampering, damage on the details can be plied on the terminally ill after he or claim compensation. beliefs that the ill person is at- done in the chip, Regional Passport Officer G Siva- she is given cold water bath. This is Some also expressed that it affected their social life tached to his land and surround- they could not go anywhere for any social gatherings or This definitely kumar told reporters here. done several times a week and the ings worsens the care. The study attend other personal work. calls for bringing an Stating that there was also a proposal to extend end to such practices Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in order to extend points to collecting water and “I cannot go out leaving her and was not able to attend mud from the land owned by to my personal needs and work” that only add to the the services on a large scale and ensure a wider area suffering of the elder- coverage, he said Salem, Rasipuram, Coonoor and the person is collected and Shockingly several participants believed that the end- ly and the terminally Erode in the region already have such facility and mixed to feed the ill. of-life practices/rituals as a custom done during the last ill. There has to be Tirupur and Pollachi are in the pipeline. It has been scientifically stage of life assures their loved ones a peaceful death. more awareness cre- About 20 per cent of the passports are issued proved that all such rituals “Thalaikoothal is a tradition done to an elderly person ation and strict action through the Kendras, he said. simply contribute to hasten- in their last stages of life” and penalty for of- The Regional Passport Office in Coimbatore was ing death as a result of hypo- These traditions are carried out by the family mem- fenders. The Govern- recently awarded the ‘Best Performing Passport Of- thermia, renal failure and as- bers themselves or based on suggestions of relatives and neighbors. ment should bring in fice’ award for the sixth consecutive time, he said piration pneumonia, among necessary legislations “My relatives and neighbors said that by giving water adding that its lowest ‘entry to exit’ time was 21 Source : Indian Journal of Palliative Care the many illnesses. The study mixed with mud from my land will give my mother peace- for effective and prop- minutes as against the national average of 60 min- points that under the cover ful death as she may be thinking about our land”. er elderly care with utes was one among the many key parameters for end is hastened. of ‘dignified death’ what is often the right facilities in the award. practised is euthanasia and the Another method is giving holy tribes people is carrying the old to case of home-based The office has received 12,00,490 applications water or milk. This is where the ill sufferings of the elderly cannot be forest areas, especially elephant care. Such care should be incorpo- and issued 11,71,536 passports from September person, often bed-ridden nearly neglected. passes or wild animal crossings and rated into the primary health-care since inception in 2008 to 14 September 2018, Siv- unconscious person is given holy Another trend witnessed among dumping them there to be left to system, it says. akumar said. Ooty hosts Yonex-Sunrise All India Masters Ranking Badminton Tournament

By K.Sriram Players from distant parts of the Aditya Pandya 21-14, 21-13 [email protected] country were also captivated by the 40+ Group: Rudra Kaushik beat beauty and balmy weather of the Ooty Vikrant Baruah 21-15, 21-13 OOTY: Sports lovers, more partic- hills. They were thrilled by the Botani- Women’s Singles ularly badminton enthusiasts, in this cal Garden and the shopping on offer in picturesque Queen of the Hills, had a Ooty. 35+ Group: Sandhya M beat Shantala wonderful opportunity last week (July Kampapurmath 21-14, 21-15 On Thursday, the first phase of the 1-7) to see shuttlers in the 35+ to 75+ age tournament concluded with prizes being 40+ Group: Bidisha beat Divya G. A. groups from across the country battle it given away to the winners of some cate- 12-21, 21-16, 21-12 out for national rankings. gories that got over. The tournament will Womens’s Doubles This is the second time that Ooty has finally conclude on July 7. 35+ Group: Sandhya M.& Dipti hosted the Yonex-Sunrise All India Mas- rence School while Men and Mixed Dou- tive of the arrangements made by Tamil Here are the results of the SARDESAI beat Vidhya & N. Santhanam ters Badminton Tournament, the first bles matches of 45+ and 50+ age groups Nadu Badminton Association, the host finals that were held on 21-15, 26-24 one being in 2010, the tournament or- were held at Anna Stadium, Kotagiri body, many found the rarefied atmo- Thursday, July 4: ganizer Mr Ramalingam told The Covai 40+ Group: Bidisha Baruah & Divya Post. Road. The women events of 45+ and 50+ sphere of Ooty a challenge. Mixed Doubles G. A. beat Nirmala B.P. & Vedhika Nita age groups were played at Lawley Insti- KAVOOR 18-21, 21-12, 21-12 As over 900 entries across the vari- ‘The shuttle just keeps going out of 35+ Group--- Varun Sharma+Sand- tute, Garden Road. ous age categories had been received, court’, was the remark one often heard hya M beat D. Dominic & N. Santhanam Men’s Doubles the tournament was conducted in three The performance in this tournament from a number of players from various 15-21, 21-10, 21-16 35+ Group Deepak JAITLY & Aditya different venues—Anna Stadium, Lawley largely determines the players’ nation- parts of India. 40+ Group-- Ravinder Singh+Su- Pandya beat Ravinder Singh & D. B. Institute and Lawrence School, Love- al rankings and hence it attracts a large Players from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka zanne Venglet beat Senthil Velan K & Thapa (walkover). dale. number of entries each year from all and Maharashtra gave a good account of Divya G. A. 21-18, 21-6 40+ Group: Mohan Babu BIJU & All categories of 35+ and 40+ age over the country. themselves in various categories of the Men’s Singles Aneesh K. A. beat Parag Ekande & group matches were conducted at Law- While most players were apprecia- matches. 35+ Group: Abhishek Agarwal beat Vikrant Karanjkar 14-21, 21-19, 21-15 BEEHIVE 12 Sunday, JULY 07, 2019 www.NILGIRispost.com Delayed, insufficient monsoon could hit power generation in Nilgiris: TNEB

Ooty Anish The remaining water drains into Ava- [email protected] lanchi reservoir, so Nilgiris currently has 12 hydro electric units. If all these units The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board work to capacity they can generate 845 (TNEB) in Nilgiris has announced that megawatts of electricity per day. delayed monsoons, decreasing water in existing streams, rivers and dams could The delayed monsoons have reduced result in power shortage as hydro elec- water day by day in all the rivers and tric power plants would not have suffi- streams of the district. Also during the cient water to produce electricity in the peak hours, from 6 pm to 11 pm, water district. usage by the hydro electric units has reduced the water levels. TNEB officials The Nilgiris district has not been get- in and gave some interim relief. got rains. However, it reduced gradually du, Avalanchi, Emerald, Pykara and Pil- are apprehensive that this water crisis ting sufficient rains from the south west and now winds alone remain in these ar- lur, of which Upper Bhavani is a major Even after that Coonoor had drink- would soon stop the units from function- and north east monsoons for the past eas. Now instead of any sign of rain, hot unit. ing water shortage. In this situation, ing. few years. Thus several areas of the dis- weather has resumed. Local residents Coonoor’s residents had expected the The water stored in this dam is be- trict have become water starved. This feel cheated because of the rain delay. A TNEB official said, “The south west south west monsoons to ease the crisis. ing used by Avalanchi, Kundah, Kethai, year after a harsh and cold winter in Jan- The dry weather is expected to increase Barali and Pillur hydro-electric units. Py- monsoons have been delayed in the the However these monsoon rains instead of uary, severe water shortage occurred. water and power shortage this year in kara and Glen Morgan dams are feeding Nilgiris district this year. The summer starting from June 1 were delayed and Wild animals hunted for water to quench the district. Singara hydro-electric unit. Also water rains have compensated us partially, but began sporadically only from June 9. thirst and several forest fires were re- There are seven dams being used for from Parson Valley and Porthimandu the delayed monsoon has created a cri- ported. In the beginning, water retention ar- hydro-electric power production namely dams are being used by the Kattukuppai sis like situation in the power production Then the summer rains somehow set eas like Avalanchi and Upper Bhavani Mukkuruthi, Upper Bhavani, Porthiman- electric unit. units.” Ooty-Ketti mountain train thrice a day Tea Board launches drive with The Southern Railway has decided to introduce the Ooty- Ketti public support against adulteration route of the heritage Nilgiri Moun- tain Rail (NMR) in the weekends The Tea Board ported from the also, as tourist numbers have in the Nilgiris has tourist district of gone up substantially have in- launched a massive Nilgiris as also oth- creased manifold in this hill drive against adul- ers in the State. teration involving region. The board has the public. It has an- This special service was nounced suitable announced rewards started from June 29, and the awards for those who for those who report give it any informa- adulterated tea usage NMR would make three trips tion about adulterat- any where in the State. every day said a notice in the ed tea or tea mixed It said the notice was Salem Railway Division jour- with artificial dyes. being issued in the best nal. This comes in the backdrop of the board interest of the general public. The first trip would start 12.40 pm to reach Ooty at 1.10 pm. finding some factories manufacturing adul- Therefore people had to be alert about from Ooty at 9.51 am and reach Lovedale terated tea. Raids followed and the factories The third trip of NMR begins at 3 am, reach Love- tea usage in retail outlets, eateries, tea shops, station. From there it would start at 9.40 were sealed immediately and warning was dale at 3.11 pm and reach Ketti at 3.30 am. The return bakeries and inform the board of they suspec- issued to companies that the board would am and reach Ketti at 10.10 am. From Ket- ted adulteration or dye-mixing. There was trip starts at 4 pm, to reach Ooty at 4.30 pm. act tough on firms engaged in adulteration. ti, it will start the return journey at 10.30 am also the assurance of maintaining the ano- This special train has four extra coaches. It consists The raids based on public complaints and reach Lovedale at 10.48 am and back at nymity of the informer. of a special first class coach with 32 seats and the rest about adulterated teas. The board is also Ooty at 11 am. Tea Board Nilgiris Joint Director C S Har- with 114 seats in second class. The first class ticket is working in coordination with the Nilgiris dis- The second trip would start at Ooty at 11.30 trict administration and the Food Safety and iprasad, “Complaint numbers in Tamil Rs 400 and second class at Rs 300. Tourists using this am reach Lovedale at 11.41 am and leave for Standards Act of India (FSSAI) to sort out the Nadu are 9659337133, 89031 72141 and NMR will be awarded gifts worth Rs. 100. The tickets Ketti at 12.10 pm from where it would leave at issue. Also adulterated tea usage has been re- in Kerala are 84863 74193.” will be sold on first-come, first-serve basis.

Ooty, suburbs to have surveillance Kalam inspired me to cameras: New Nilgiris SP Ooty Anish [email protected] plant trees, says actor Vivek C Kalaiselvan has taken charge as Superintendent of Nilgiris Police Ooty Anish (SP) from his predecessor D. Sha- [email protected] mughapriya who was in this post for ilm actor Vivek, who took part more than a year. in a recent mass cleaning pro- Shamughapriya has now been gramme organised by the Ooty posted as Joint Commissioner of Cy- district administration at Ella- ber Crime police in Chennai. C Kalai- nalli,F said he drew inspiration from for- selvan, the new Superintendent of mer President APJ Abdul Kalam to plant Police in Nilgiris is a native of Anthiyur trees. in Erode district. He qualified in IPS in Kalaiselavan told the press, “Nil- The programme, presided over by 2017 and has held posts of Deputy Su- giris being a hilly district has a lot of place,” said Vivek. queen of hills should not become the Nilgiris district collector J Innocent Divya perintendent of Police at Tiruveram- traffic congestion, we take steps to ‘grandmother’ of hills. Trees are the nat- and attended by directors like Babu of the “It was Dr Abdul Kalam’s great love bur in Tiruchi and Joint Commission- ural bounty of the earth. So I advise all correct this. Also Ooty and its suburbs DRDA project and government officials, for nature that gave me thirst for nature er of Police at Vannarapet in Chennai. to grow trees and choose those that are will have surveillance cameras in- started with garlanding the statue of the and its beauty. Kalam Sir loved trees as suited to this climate so that they survive C Kalaiselvan is the 89th SP of Nil- stalled just like Chennai. We will also Mahatma. Tree saplings were planted on much as he loved children. That is why giris Police department. His wife Ra- and grow well. be increasing surveillance in Gudalur the Gandhi statue premises, followed by whenever I visit Ooty, I call up the Dis- “I see that Nilgiris has been looking jasheela is Deputy Commissioner in cleaning of the Ellanalli bazaar area. trict Collector to find out if there are any and Manjur as they are on the border cleaner for some time. It is due to the ef- Central Excise department in Chennai. of Karnataka and Kerala. We will also “Nilgiris is the queen of hills and it is programmes of tree planting and plastic forts of the district administration. Please The new SP Kalaiselvan was wel- take note of online complaints and our duty to keep it clean and beautiful. waste awareness and make it a point to keep up the good work. Also keep plant- comed by Assistant SP Thambidurai, The visiting tourists must be careful and participate in them. So now, Nilgiris is ing trees, it is everyone’s duty,” Vivek Joint SPs Thangavel, C Sangu and po- those on social media, verify them not throw plastic rubbish all over the undergoing major development. But the added. lice inspectors. and then take action.”