Tiger Spotted at Residential Places Near Vadasserikkara, Ranni

A rumor has spread regarding the spotting of a Tiger in a residential area near Vadasserikkara in Ranni. The tiger was spotted on Monday at an isolated estate in Vavolikandom  Kalashakkuzhy colony near Kumblathamon and the time was around 11:00 PM. A local person named Suresh spotted the tiger at the estate while he was walking through the nearby road and he saw the tiger at a distance of around 10 meters.

Suresh got frightened after spotting the tiger and shouted for help while the tiger disappeared to a nearby cemetery. By this time people gathered at the spot and informed Vadasserikkar Forest office and also Malayalappuzha police station. The estate was filled with tall shrubs and plants and searching the tiger at night became difficult. The search attempt was made but was not able to find the tiger.

Forces from Vadasserikkara and Thannithode forest offices and members from Ranni RRT also made it to the spot and searched for the tiger. But they were not able to find any trails of the tiger. Two months ago, a tiger was spotted over here and the forest department also confirmed the spotting of the tiger. Since this place has a lot of domestic animals such as goats and dogs, the tiger is expected to be there and an attack at any time is highly anticipated.

The officials have warned the residents to be alert and also to avoid wandering out during the night. The local residents are now living in fear after this news and they have decided to install a tiger trap if they once again spots the tiger in this area. People also have expressed their dissent over the negligence of the police department as they did not reach the place even after informing.

‘Anchappam’ - The Restaurant in Ranni That Serves Free-food to the Hungry

The people in Ranni will not have to starve from now onwards if they do not have the required money to buy food. "Anchappam", a restaurant that has opened its outlet in Ranni on, serves free food to all its customers.

Anchappam is a food chain based in Kozhenchery and is the brainchild of Fr Boby Kattikkad. There is a team of 15 people who have come forward to execute the idea to feed the hungry for free.

Anybody can easily make their way into the hotel without worrying too much about the bill or the GST.  Anchappam hotel chain has received wide attention with the free food idea and the way they treat their customers.

This does not mean that everyone need not pay the bill for the food they have. People who have money can pay for their food and Rs 25 is fixed on meals for those who are ready to pay.

Anchappam promotes the concept that the right to food is a fundamental right of every citizen. Tea is available from 3.00 pm onwards and Lemon tea and steamed snacks are the major attractions over here. For those interested in reading, there is a reading space is that has been arranged.

Apart from being a hotel, Anchappam is engaged in other activities such as counselling service and assistance to students who face difficulty to learn. A community of different teachers has formed a group and assist students through counselling. Counselling service will be provided to the students every Saturday.

Anjappam has a chain of economical restaurants that are currently located within Pathanamthitta and plans to expand further in the future.


Address:
Anjappam,
Kulakkattuvelil Building,
Opposite Bigland Towers, Pazhavangadi,
Ranni, Kerala

School Bus Meets with an Accident in Keekozhoor, Ranni

A school bus has just met with an accident near Keekozhoor in Ranni which was running with school children inside it. The nursery school bus was travelling near Chakkappalam when the vehicle suddenly lost its break and the driver was unable to control the bus. As a result, the nursery school bus hit a small post and was rolled down.

The injured children were rushed to Ranni Taluk hospitals in a timely manner. None of the children admitted at Ranni Taluk hospital are serious and they escaped with minor injuries.

The school bus was owned by Mount Tabor English Medium School Vayalathala and as per the latest news,  8 children have been injured and admitted to Ranni Taluk hospital.

Vadasserikkara - Chittar - Angamoozhy Road Being Ruined Due to Government's Lazy Attitude

The road connecting Vadasserikkara, Chittar and Angamoozhy is one of the major roads in Ranni area and was in a good shape till some time back. Recently the road is about to be ruined as the road is being under various threats from different departments. The road is being dug in many areas on behalf of solving the drinking water issue and there has been a lack of cordination between the PWD and the water authority regarding the same.

The PWD had made the road in a better shape some time back and now the water authority is racing to destroy it due to its lack of planning in solving the drinking water issue. A lot of  areas of the roads is being cut from one end to another to connect the water pipes and this will indeed help in the deterioration of the road. A lot of protest has arised from the common people as such activities are indeed wasting the taxe amount they have paid to the Government.

But since the water scarcity is on a high the common people are not in a position to respond intensively as they too need the water. The water authority is facing a lot of criticism as they have failed to provide a solution for this and even the staff associated with them are reluctant in solving such issues.

Here are some of the pictures of the digging work going on the Vadasserikkara - Chittar - Angamoozhy Road recently.