<p>A handicraft unit was gutted in an accidental fire at Bannimantap in the city on Wednesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Fire was noticed at Imran Handicrafts in an industrial shed, behind Mysore Paints and <br />Varnishes Ltd., around 2 am. <br /><br />Fire fighters from the nearby Bannimantap station that rushed to the spot took around four-and-a-half hours with three fire tenders and eight loads of water to finally put down the raging fire. <br /><br />In the meantime, the majority of the unit had been reduced to ashes with the carved wooden idols; Lord Ganapati (one piece) of bigger size, eight elephants of medium size and a swing, besides other artefacts burnt in the fire. They were made of rosewood, said a fire personnel. <br /><br />Ready for dispatch<br /><br />Some among the idols were ready for dispatch to Cauvery Emporium and others among the list of customers. <br /><br />In his complaint to N R police, Ahmed Khan owner of the unit has accused the handiwork of miscreants. <br /><br />The total loss is estimated at Rs 60 lakh.<br /><br />Free eye checkup <br /><br />Vasan Eye Care hospital is conducting a ten-day free eye checkup camp as part of its third anniversary for all senior citizens who are above 50 from January 17 to 27. <br /><br />The checkup will be done only appointments and registration.<br />For more information contact Elangovan on 9620209936, said a release from the hospital.<br /></p>
<p>A handicraft unit was gutted in an accidental fire at Bannimantap in the city on Wednesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Fire was noticed at Imran Handicrafts in an industrial shed, behind Mysore Paints and <br />Varnishes Ltd., around 2 am. <br /><br />Fire fighters from the nearby Bannimantap station that rushed to the spot took around four-and-a-half hours with three fire tenders and eight loads of water to finally put down the raging fire. <br /><br />In the meantime, the majority of the unit had been reduced to ashes with the carved wooden idols; Lord Ganapati (one piece) of bigger size, eight elephants of medium size and a swing, besides other artefacts burnt in the fire. They were made of rosewood, said a fire personnel. <br /><br />Ready for dispatch<br /><br />Some among the idols were ready for dispatch to Cauvery Emporium and others among the list of customers. <br /><br />In his complaint to N R police, Ahmed Khan owner of the unit has accused the handiwork of miscreants. <br /><br />The total loss is estimated at Rs 60 lakh.<br /><br />Free eye checkup <br /><br />Vasan Eye Care hospital is conducting a ten-day free eye checkup camp as part of its third anniversary for all senior citizens who are above 50 from January 17 to 27. <br /><br />The checkup will be done only appointments and registration.<br />For more information contact Elangovan on 9620209936, said a release from the hospital.<br /></p>
