Three including a child killed in separate incidents; Forest Department loses two skilled staff Madikeri/Mysuru: In an alarming sign of escalating human-animal conflicts in the regions of Kodagu, Mysuru, and Hassan, three individuals, including a child, have tragically lost their lives in recent animal attacks. This calls for immediate action by the State Government and…
Remembering an extraordinary teacher of Kodagu, Devanira K. Appayya “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” — Henry Brooks Adams, Historian By Pallavi Joyappa, USA In 1909, under the Imperialist Empire of Edward VII, an illustrious son was born in Napoklu, Kodagu, who would later be known for his colossal…
Madikeri: The grand entrance gate at the Paadi Igguthappa Temple in Kakkabbe, constructed at a cost of Rs. 12 lakh, was inaugurated by former Kodagu District Minister M.R. Seetharam. The event took place yesterday, and the funding for the gate was generously provided by Seetharam’s family. Speaking on the occasion, Seetharam said that the gate’s…
Ponnampet: While others of his ilk engage in political activities, attend ceremonies and boast about the achievements of the Congress Government, A.S. Ponnanna, the Congress Legislator representing Virajpet in Kodagu district, is fostering a connection with his Constituency by involving himself in paddy cultivation. Just yesterday, he arrived at a field in Nallur village near…
Pratap Simha meets Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw; takes many proposals for Mysuru-Kodagu Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has urged Union Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw to approve the installation of new BSNL towers in Kodagu to improve the communication network. Additionally, he has requested various-sized battery sets for BSNL towers…
Bengaluru: Fulfilling a long-pending demand of Kodavas, the Karnataka Cabinet, which met here on Thursday, agreed to mention as ‘Kodava/Kodavaru’ in the Caste Certificate, instead of ‘Kodagaru,’ who are currently listed in the 3a Category. Announcing this after the Cabinet meeting here yesterday, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil said the State Government has…
Rs. 56 crore in DC account; additional Rs. 20 crore will be released: Krishna Byregowda Madikeri: Kodagu District Minister N.S. Boseraju and Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda conducted a visit to various rain-affected areas in Kodagu district on Wednesday. Accompanying them were Chief Minister’s Legal Advisor and Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna, as well as Madikeri MLA…
Madikeri/Mysuru: Monsoon has significantly intensified in Kodagu, with the region experiencing heavy to very heavy rains for the past three to four days. As a result, the reservoirs downstream of the catchment areas are witnessing a substantial increase in water inflow. The Cauvery River has regained life in Kodagu even as 25,500 cusecs of water…
He was roaming aimlessly in Madenadu forest region and was bitten by leeches Madikeri: The Bengaluru Police have arrested 27-year-old Sharath Survarna, who is suspected to be involved in the double murder of his elderly parents, following a three-day hunt that ended in the forests of Madenadu in Kodagu district. Sharath was tracked down in…
The inflow was recorded between 16,240 cusecs, 14,360 cusecs and 17,180 cusecs at different intervals this morning. Madikeri: The Harangi Reservoir‘s catchment area in Kodagu is currently facing extensive heavy rainfall, leading to a significant rise in water inflow. Consequently, the Reservoir’s four crest gates were opened yesterday at 6 pm, releasing a substantial volume…
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