Madikeri/Kushalnagar: The delayed South-West Monsoon has intensified in Kodagu and has gained vigour since the last four days. The constant downpour has led to massive damage of roads, bridges and have also caused landslides at many places, blocking vehicular traffic. Major roads like the Chettalli-Madikeri Road, Ponnampet-Srimangala Road near Nalkeri has been blocked and many…
Kushalnagar: Burglars, who gained entry into a house after breaking open the door, had to return empty handed as no valuables were found. The incident took place at the house of one Yashodha at Old Housing Board Colony in the town. Yashodha, who stays in a two-storied house, had kept old and unused household items…
Pipeline breaks leading to loosening of soil; Engineer says no threat to the building Madikeri/Kushalnagar: A minor landslide in front of the Kodagu District Administrative Office (DC Office) located on a steep gradient along the Madikeri-Mangaluru Road has caused concern. The portion of the land next to the retaining wall that is being built at…
People who fought for Taluk cry foul for making it ‘all-BJP’ affair Madikeri: Six months after issuing a final notification for the formation of Kushalnagar taluk, the taluk was officially dedicated on Tuesday by Revenue Minister R. Ashoka. The State Government had notified the taluk on Jan. 1 this year and a new taluk was…
Entry of migrants allowed after hand-stamping; estate owners to take their full responsibility Madikeri/Kushalnagar: Following an uproar against the free movement of tourists from various destinations into Kodagu spreading COVID infections, the District Administration has clarified that the stay of tourists in home stays, resorts, star hotels and lodges is totally banned till July 5…
School teacher in Kodagu builds 20-ft classroom atop mango tree to cross connectivity hurdle Kushalnagar: Prosperity is a great teacher, adversity even greater. Lack of connectivity in times of lockdown has brought out the best in C.S. Satheesha, a primary school teacher in Kodagu district, who has come up with an out-of-the-box solution. At a…
Those coming for long stay are hand-stamped, quarantined for 14 days; PDOs alerted Kushalnagar: Following the unrestricted entry of migrant workers to many coffee estates of Kodagu triggering COVID infection fear, the District Administration has tightened the security at all entry points and have begun screening of vehicles. In a report titled “Migrant workers’ return…
Kushalnagar: Realising that disaster preparedness is crucial for prevention of losses and successful coping as well as building community flood resilience, the Kodagu District Administration, in coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire and Emergency Services Department and the Police conducted a mock exercise to gauge its preparedness for the recurring annual floods…
Kushalnagar: A group of bird trainers in Mysuru have created a walk-in exotic aviary at Cauvery Nisargadhama in Kushalnagar, Kodagu. The aviary was inaugurated by Kodagu District Minister V. Somanna last week and will be open for visitors in a month or so after the phased unlock begins. It is a Forest Department initiative as…
Stealthily releasing him in an unfamiliar territory was uncalled for: PFA Kushalnagar: Kusha, the wild-captured-tamed-recaptured elephant from Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu, has finally been released into the woods after a relentless campaign by animal lovers and following the intervention of former Union Environment Minister and sitting MP Maneka Gandhi. The tusker was radio-collared and…
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