Konkan Tribune

Shared by : Dr.Nafees Tol - Singapore To reduce the possibility of being bitten by insects or arthropods that can transmit diseases (vector-borne), such as malaria, dengue, and chikungunia, the following precautions are recommended : Inside the house : 1)     Windows and doors should be kept closed, especially in the evening at the time of sunset. 2)     Use of window screens and checking these screens at regular intervals for any holes. 3)     Use air-conditioning mosquitoes do not like cold. 4)     Use of electric diffuser or mosquito killer. These devises diffuse a harmless insecticide (Allethrin or Pyrethroids) in room. 5)     Mosquito coils that smoulder also provide good protection. 6)     Mosquito nets are the easiest, least expensive and most effective single method of preventing mosquito bites. Outside the house : 1)     Wear protective clothing. Us...

Article by : Mr. Munaf Y. Wadkar Summer in Kokan is called as ‘AAGOT’ or ‘AAGOTI’. The period of 15 - 20 days before onset of Monsoon in Konkan is called as “AAGOT” or AAGOTI, it indicates the rain is nearing, it’s usually cloudy. During these days one may feel doussy, sleepiness, mild headache, breathlessness … etc. This season Kokani people spend a lot of time in visiting relatives, friends, they go to Mumbai, Pune, and the city people come to villages, and families, native villages, they also visit rivers, beaches and hill stations. The children spend lot of time playing cricket, cycling, kabaddi, karrom, swimming … etc as they are in middle of May vacations. The ST reservations are not available. This season is also famous for marriages; it suits the need of Kokani people... If marriages comes then I must mention the DEG Salan, DEG Chawal, Pickles made with fresh mangos, and locally made papad. The Kokani Woman starts preparations of Aagot, i.e. collection of groceries, m...