Madikeri: In the wake of the devastating Wayanad landslide tragedy, which claimed more than 350 lives, a team of geologists from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) will visit Kodagu district next week to evaluate the stability of mountains, slopes and hilly areas where human settlements exist. Kodagu Deputy Commissioner (DC) Venkat Raja has confirmed…
Rain damage, landslides in Kodagu: CM Siddaramaiah promises financial aid, new houses
August 3, 2024Madikeri: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that a compensation of Rs. 1.20 lakh will be provided for any house destroyed in Kodagu district, with the construction of new houses undertaken by the D. Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation. During his visit to several rain-hit areas of the district yesterday, the CM inspected damaged houses…
HC upholds Amendment Law ending Kodagu Jamma Bane land tenure
August 3, 2024Bengaluru: The High Court (HC) of Karnataka has upheld the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Land Revenue (III) Amendment Act, 2011. Justice Suraj Govindaraj dismissed a batch of petitions filed by Brigadier Maletira A. Devaiah (Retd.) and others. The petitioners, belonging to the Kodava race, had contended that two amendments, the explanation for ‘occupant’ under…
Kodagu sees an increase of 1,031.02 mm rainfall in 2024
August 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: As of 8:30 am today, Kodagu received an average rainfall of 43.23 mm in last 24 hours. On the same day last year, 10.67 mm of rainfall was recorded. The total rainfall from January until now in Kodagu is 2217.15 mm, compared to 1186.13 mm during the same period last year, an increase of…
Travel alert: Avoid visits to waterfalls for now
August 1, 2024Entry ban at waterfalls of Kodagu, Srirangapatna tourist places, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Brindavan Gardens Mysore/Mysuru: With Kodagu, a part of the Western Ghats experiencing heavy rainfall, the District Administration has requested tourists to postpone their visits to popular destinations, especially waterfalls. Kodagu is home to several popular tourist spots, including Iruppu Falls, Abbey Falls, Mallalli…
Over 50 dead in Wayanad landslides
July 30, 2024Wayanad (Kerala): More than 50 people were killed and hundreds feared trapped after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, bordering Mysuru District, this morning. 372 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours is said to have triggered the landslides. Landslides were reported in several places including Mundakkai, Attamala, Chooralmala and Kunhome of Wayanad…
Wild elephant attacks escalate in Kodagu
July 28, 2024Wildlife activists urge Government to implement conflict mitigation measures, engage with community Gonikoppal: Elephant attacks continue to trouble villages of Kodagu district amidst heavy rains and flooding. A man narrowly escaped death after an elephant attack in Balaji village near Gonikoppal last evening. Kiriyamada Harish, a coffee estate manager working for Jammada Mohan’s estate, was…
Pigeon from Kerala flies to Bhagamandala Temple
July 20, 2024Temple priest hands over bird to owner Mysore/Mysuru: The Kodagu region, especially Bhagamandala and Talacauvery, has been experiencing continuous rainfall for the past week or so. Amidst this, a rare pigeon made an appearance at the Sri Bhagandeshwara Swamy Temple at Bhagamandala five days ago. The Temple’s chief priest Harish Bhatt and staff noticed the…
Rain batters Kodagu
July 19, 2024Madikeri: Heavy torrential rain accompanied by gusty winds has thrown normal life out of gear in Kodagu district over the last few days. To make matters worse, the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rains. Schools, colleges and Anganwadis have been shut today as a precautionary measure. As per the data released…
Heavy rainfall in Kodagu triggers Red Alert
July 16, 2024Madikeri: Kodagu district has been experiencing heavy rain for the past two days and a Red Alert has been declared till the morning of July 17. The India Meteorological Department reiterated its red alert for the south interior Karnataka, warning of more rains. The heavy rainfall has created a chilly atmosphere, significantly reducing the movement…
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