Ranni Avittam Boat Race 2017 - Video

Ranni Avittam jalolsavam or boat race is one of the most popular sporting activities in Ranni and is held during the time of Onam. The Ranni boat race falls on the day of avittam and boats and participants from different places takes part in this event. This is one of the most prestigious event that is being held in Ranni, Pathanamthitta and has been there for long years. The Ranni Avittam boat race is held in the Pampa river near the Ranni bridge and this gives a view of the event from different directions for the spectactors.

The Ranni boat race in 2017 was held at between the areas between the Delta kadavu in Mundappuzha and the Angadi boat jetty. The event was inaugurated at around 1:30 pm.

Here is a video that provides the glimpse of the famous Ranni Avittom boat race that was held in 2017. Hope you enjoy it.

Accident at Ranni Bridge Today

An accident occurred at the Ranni Bridge in Pathanamthitta today 1:30 PM. More details of the accident are awaited and the vehicle number is KL 62 - 7725. The name of the owner as per the RTO records is Thomas P C and the car was taken from Indus Motor Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Heavy Wind and Rain Creates Havoc in Mothiravayal, Ranni

Heavy rain and wind have created havoc in most parts of Kerala and it also had its impact in Ranni. A lot of trees were uprooted and other issues were caused due to heavy rain and storm. In mothiravayal a tree fell on to an 11 KV line and luckily no harm was caused to anyone due to this.  In the coming days, people are warned to stay safe as the heavy wind and rain is expected there to be for a couple of days.

Heavy Water logging in Ranni

Heavy Water logging at Mamukku and Perumpuzha 

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Ranni Town Now Totally Alcohol Free

Ranni town has earned a rare distinction of being a alcohol free town after the recent notification by the Supreme courts to shut down all the liquor shops and bars within 500 meters of national or state highways. This decision by the supreme court has forced the liquor and beer serving centers in Ranni, making it difficult for the locals to get access to alcohol. The two wine and beer parlours in Ranni, Hotel Yuvarani and Hotel Ranni gate got closed on behalf of the recent supreme court order.

Earlier the foreign liquor shop in Ranni town was shifted to Snehapuram, which is another residential area and due to the constant protest by the local residents the liquor shop got closed after an individual got a stay order from the court. Now, the nearest place where the people in Ranni can get alcohol is from Mundakkayam or Chittar. The liquor shop in Chittar was shifted to Nedumon and after the supreme court order, there was a huge and lengthy queue that blocked the small road in Chittar.

The people in Ranni fear about the rise of the use of Cannabis which is available aplenty through various rackets. When it becomes difficult to get foreign liquor, people might resort the to over usage of cannabis which will cause another social issues that can even damage an entire generation.

For the time being the town of Ranni can remain alcohol free and this situation might also prompt a good number of people to give up the consumption of alcohol. The decision by the Supreme court will have both it positive as well as negative implications.