Custard Apples flood Shorapur , Yadgir markets in Karnataka, Offering abundant health benefits
Yadgir: Custard apples, locally known as Sitaphal, have flooded markets in Shorapur and Yadgir of Karnataka as the fruit has reached the state during the season. This fruit which grows in hilly regions from August to November with a productive tree yielding between 50 to 100 fruits from view of the rain received by the region is now available in abundance.
Custard apple trees here are periodically auctioned by the Forest Department every two years, and a right to fruit harvesting goes to the highest bidder. This season alone, hundreds of men and women are selling the fruit on the roadside around bus terminals and local markets in these two taluks.
Here is how a vendor, Sunithabai, described the process: "We pick the fruits and let them ripen in a dark place at home, although some ripen naturally on the tree and are taken directly to market."
Custard apples were sold at ₹5 to ₹10 each. Familiy physician Veeresh Jaka said this particular fruit is high in fibers, minerals and vitamins, and that custard apple can benefit the overall health of an individual while being completely safe for diabetics if consumed in moderation.
It is believed to have its origins in South America's mountainous regions, while it thrives in high altitude tropical regions. Cherimoya or custard apple because of its creamy texture, and it's usually eaten out of the skin with a spoon and served chilled as custard. The taste is slightly sweet to this fruit as it is to banana or pineapple, other tropical fruits. Very rich in fibers, vitamins, and minerals, it is one of those phenomenal fruits that can act as a wonder for immunity, in suppressing inflammation, and keeping the eyes and heart healthy.
This fruit is a powerhouse of antioxidants, lutein-the goof for eye health, potassium, and magnesium, which control blood pressure together with anticancer properties. Eating foods like cherimoya may possibly reduce your risk for a deficiency in vitamin B6, which has been linked to depression, increasing your levels of this essential vitamin.
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UP: Misled by GPS navigation, car falls into river from partially constructed bridge, 3 dead
Bareilly (UP), Nov 24: Three people died when their car fell into the Ramganga river from a partially constructed bridge here on Sunday, police said, adding that they suspect the driver was misled by its navigation system into taking the unsafe route.
The accident occurred around 10 am on the Khalpur-Dataganj road when the victims were travelling from Bareilly to Dataganj in the Badaun district, they said.
"Earlier this year, floods had caused the front portion of the bridge to collapse into the river, but this change had not been updated in the system," Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam said.
The driver was using a navigation system and did not realise that the bridge was unsafe, driving the car off the damaged section, the police said.
There were no safety barriers or warning signs on the approach to the damaged bridge, leading to the fatal accident, Shivam said.
Upon receiving information, police teams from Faridpur, Bareilly and Dataganj police station rushed to the spot. They recovered the vehicle and the bodies from the river, Shivam added.
The circle officer said that bodies had been sent for post-mortem. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
— Bareilly Police (@bareillypolice) November 24, 2024
