Mysuru: Kodagu, a region renowned for its extraordinary contribution to the Indian Armed Forces, has added another proud chapter to its legacy as three of its youth have been commissioned as Sub Lieutenants in the Indian Navy. Kadiyamada Rea Achaiah Sub Lieutenant Kadiyamada Rea Achaiah, a Mysuru-based native of Kodagu, has been commissioned into the…
Madikeri: With the early onset of monsoon, a team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) landed in Kodagu district on Sunday night to take precautionary and relief measures during the monsoon. Since its arrival from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, the team, comprising the 10th Battalion of NDRF, has been camping at ‘Maitri’ Police Samudaya…
Madikeri: Kodagu district has been experiencing widespread heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds for the past two days, severely disrupting daily life. A red alert has been issued for the entire district. In a tragic incident, a 51-year-old woman, Gowri, lost her life in Arji village, Virajpet taluk, after a massive jackfruit tree fell on…
Mysuru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Kodagu on Tuesday, May 20, warning of intense rainfall and possible disruptions. An orange alert has also been issued for nine districts for May 20 — Belagavi, Bagalkot, Dharwad, Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, Haveri, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru and Dakshina Kannada — predicting heavy to very…
10,922 people (2,955 families) at risk; 88 villages vulnerable; 83 relief centres set up 24×7 Emergency Helplines: 08272-221077/ 08272-221099 Dedicated WhatsApp Number: 85500-01077 for sharing photos, requesting assistance & sending alerts Kushalnagar: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting above-average heavy to very heavy rainfall during the upcoming South-West Monsoon beginning early June, the Kodagu…
Hassan: A resident of Kodagu was found murdered in Hassan yesterday. Sampath, also known as Shambhu, was found dead in Sakleshpur taluk, Hassan District. Police said the assailants murdered him and used his car to transport the body, dumping it in a forest area near Kallahalli before fleeing and leaving the vehicle behind. Sampath is…
Siddapura (Kodagu): With tourists flocking the Hilly Kodagu district, popularly known as Kashmir of Karnataka, almost all roads leading to various tourist spots in the district are witnessing huge traffic jams these days, especially during weekends. The popular tourist spots in the district include Nisargadhama near Kushalnagar, Harangi Dam near Kushalnagar, Dubare Elephant Camp, Abbey…
Case ends with compromise Murnad: A woman Police Sub-Inspector (SI) was allegedly assaulted by a truck driver in the middle of the road in Murnad, Kodagu district, while transporting a suspect in a Police vehicle yesterday. The SI, identified as Latha, is attached to the Virajpet Rural Police Station, while the accused truck driver, named…
Madikeri: Dubare, Kodagu’s prized tourist hotspot, now looks deserted as the once-mighty Cauvery River has run dry. The rhythmic gush of water, the thrill of whitewater river rafting and the laughter of tourists have all vanished — leaving behind an eerie stillness. With water levels plummeting due to the scorching March heat, rafting activities abruptly…
Madikeri: The Kandanda family in Kodagu recently inaugurated their newly built Ainmane (ancestral house) in the heart of Kolakeri village, Napoklu-Nad, Kodagu. The original Ainmane, believed to be around 600 years old, has been rebuilt while retaining its heritage aesthetics. The reconstruction, completed with a budget of approximately Rs. 1 crore, was funded by contributions…
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