Mohan had a day off.
Seelan did the morning chores in SK
Seelan and Rapin worked with our tractor, contractor tractor and JCB moving soil from coconut trees to the paddy field in Salli Kaddu in total today 43 loads were moved
Mason worked today with helper.
Mohan worked half day in the morning only.
Seelan and Rapin continued clearing the land in SK.
Mason worked with his helper.
Sudha worked in PTK
Seelan worked in SK and did the morning chores and then continued with the clearing of selected areas in SK
Mohan and Rapin had days off.
Mason worked with his helper.
Rapin worked Half day
In SK the area under the banyon tree has pretty much all been cleared and tidied up.
Masons worked - 2 people
Sudha Worker came to PTK
Mohan did morning chores.
Mason & helper worked
Sad news Suriya and another dog were involved in vehicle accident overnight and died. They were buried on the farm
Mohan did all morning chores and then worked with Seelan
Rapin helped the Mason on the side of roof areas as Mason was on his own today.
Cow was mated today.
Mohan worked half day.
Mason worked 2 people
Seelan did the morning chores in SK and then cleaned the full back end area and tidied and removed ad hoc things from around the farm.
Rapin mostly worked with Thuvarakan on the new build.
Mason Thuvarakan came to work today on his own. He was mostly working on the roof to seal any gaps.
Site Visit by Solai Vari - Chulipuram and also Water Resources Board .
Friday 12th September 2025
Mohan began the day by completing his morning chores before assisting Seelan and Rapin with the ongoing work.
Seelan and Rapin were engaged in moving the tractor and tipping soil loads into the paddy land. In addition, paint trays and rollers were purchased along with paint for them to start work on painting the front walls.
Contract workers were also present on site, loading sand into the tractor trailer.
Sudha Welder’s brother-in-law, Kannan, undertook fabrication work on site. He constructed the support for the worktop using metal box bars, while Sudha Welder completed the job with a shutterboard surface.
The mason, together with his helper, worked on completing the left-hand wall and carried out plastering.
Breakfast was arranged for eight people—six at the farm where workers had started from 6.00 a.m.—and lunch was also provided to the team as they continued their efforts to complete tasks in preparation for the Thaaga Shanthi scheduled on Sunday 14th September 2025.
Later in the day, Thilakshan from Jaffna Granite visited the site to take measurements for the granite worktop. He quoted Rs. 98,700 for the worktop and a further Rs. 97,000 for the splashback, shelf, and front cover. Given the high cost at this stage, it was decided to proceed with shutterboard as a temporary measure.
Mohan did morning chores in PTK and then collected two brooms from Namby for SK.
Seeland helped Rapin to remove the from posts near the Thani Bundle. They then filled the channel along the fence area with large rocks and blocks, The finished at 7.30 pm
2 extra helpers worked today clearing the piles of soil in the coconut land. Today 5 tractor loads were moved to the paddy fields in readiness of the new coconut trees. They are on a contract basis.
They finished at 7pm
Mohan did his usual morning chores in PTK and SK. In addition he picked all the plastic up from around the outside wall in PTK and Mythily land, and cut down the grass and weeds also.
In the afternoon he was clearing outside the fence along the paddy fields of the weeds and rubbish, cutting back the overgrown vegetation.
Rapin and Seelan were removing the broken fence post to the right of the house and filling the fence area with large boulders then put metal framework was used to as a makeshift fence.
Mason Thuvarakan worked on his own today plastering.
Mohan did the morning chores in PTK and SK. Then helped Rapin.
Rapin and Mohan were clearing the land by the washing area and in front of tractor shed, collecting all unnecessary branches and weeds which the piled up and burnt.
Seelan also was cutting some walls in the new build at SK with the large angle grinder.
Masons worked - 3 people
Met with Goby Carpenter at Salli Kaadu at 5:00 pm. We discussed the required works for the extension to the roof of the new build at Salli Kaadu, reviewing the plans and determining the next steps to ensure the project progresses smoothly.
Summary:
Met Goby Carpenter at Salli Kaadu at 5:00 pm
Discussed extension works for the roof of the new build
Reviewed plans and outlined next steps for the project
Meeting with Draftsman – Manipay
Tuesday 9th September 2025
Met with Draftsman Ingkaran in Manipay to hand over the Salli Kaddu application form for completion. He confirmed that the duly filled form, along with the plan, would be ready for collection on Wednesday 10th September 2025. It was agreed that we would communicate by phone to finalise the place and time for collection.
Summary:
Handed over Salli Kaddu application form to Draftsman Ingkaran
Form and plan to be ready by Wednesday 10th September 2025
Collection details to be confirmed over the phone
Visit to Land Registry Office – Katcheri
Tuesday 9th September 2025
Went to the Land Registry Office in Katcheri to submit an application requesting the extract for Salli Kaddu land under deed 1559 for 73 Latchems. The application form was duly completed, and after paying the fee of 360, we were informed that the extract would be ready for collection on Thursday 11th September 2025 in the afternoon.
Summary:
Application submitted for extract of Salli Kaddu land
Deed No. 1559 covering 73 Latchems
Fee of 360 paid
Extract ready for collection on Thursday 11th September 2025 (afternoon)
Made a call to Mr. Kulachelvam at the Water Resources Board Office to obtain an update on our application for tube well permission in Salli Kaadu. He advised that on Wednesday 10th September 2025 we should expect a call confirming the inspection fee amount, after which payment can be made to enable them to proceed with the site visit.
Summary:
Contacted Mr. Kulachelvam – Water Resources Board Office
Followed up on tube well application for Salli Kaadu
Advised to expect a call on Wednesday 10th September 2025
Call will confirm inspection fee for payment
Site visit to follow once payment is made
Seelan had requested a day off today.
Mohan did morning chores in PTK ad SK and then helped Rapin clear the area where the bowser is.
Mason worked plastering.
Sutha worker started clearing the swami room
Mohan did morning chores
Seelan and Rapin and then Mohan cleared the leaves from ??????? this was then distributed in ??????.
They then continued clearing the green area along the feeding area path.
Mohan called in to say he was sick but was asked to come and do half day but especially the dogs in PTK.
He agreed.
Seelan, Rapin and Kuna collected the remaining leaves from PTK and BPS and took to
Masons worked today.
Honoring Elders and Children: A Celebration at Illavalai Sunday 5th October 2025, 3.30pm President Lion T. Thiruchenthuran of the Lions Club...