Madikeri: Dogs are often dismissed as a nuisance, with the stray dog issue even reaching the doors of the Supreme Court and sparking demands for strict regulation across the country. Yet, in a striking contrast, a poor family in B. Shettigeri village in Kodagu found their greatest hope in a dog. More than just a…
Gold traders returning from Mysuru robbed of Rs. 10 lakh; two abducted Madikeri: Two back-to-back robberies targeting businessmen from Kerala, who frequently use the Kannur–Makutta route via Kodagu to reach Mysuru for business dealings, have shaken the district after a brief lull. The twin incidents have put the Police on high alert. On Wednesday, a…
Madikeri: A businessman from Kerala was brutally assaulted and robbed near Balugodu village in Kodagu while travelling to Mysuru via the Gonikoppal-Hunsur route. The incident occurred around 11.30 am yesterday. The victim, identified as Appus, a hotel and textile entrepreneur from Vadakara district in Kerala, was on his way to Mysuru to purchase supplies for…
Madikeri, Oct. 9 (PS&BCT)- In a tragic incident, a seven-year-old boy was charred to death when a massive fire broke out early this morning at the hostel of Har Mandir Ashram School in Katakeri village, Madikeri taluk. The victim, identified as Pushpak, a Class 2 student, was the son of Kekada Anil Kumar and Triveni,…
45 stalls celebrate Kodagu’s coffee culture as top growers honoured Madikeri: The Coffee Dasara celebration held on Wednesday at Gandhi Maidan, Madikeri, captivated visitors with a vibrant display of coffee culture, featuring 45 thematic stalls and a strong message of solidarity with coffee growers grappling with persistent challenges. The event was jointly organised by the…
Dharmasthala/Madikeri: A chilling discovery near Banglegudda, a 12-acre forested area close to Dharmasthala and adjacent to the Nethravathi River, has breathed new life into an eight-year-old missing person case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered seven human skulls and multiple skeletal remains during a two-day search. On the first day, five skulls were found,…
Madikeri: The blooming lavender to pink flowers at Thavarekere in Kushalnagar have become a captivating attraction, drawing travellers, tourists and locals alike. Nestled quietly among forest shrubs along the Highway, the lake has suddenly amplified its natural charm. Typically adorned with lotus flowers, the lake is now blanketed in a striking expanse of lavender blossoms….
Madikeri: Kodagu girl B.K. Sinchana, a student of BGS Public School in Madenadu here, has made an attempt to enter Guinness Book of World Records for standing in ‘Dimbasana’ pose for 30 minutes and 5 seconds overcoming the previous record of 30 minutes and 3 seconds set by 32-year-old Stefanie Millinger of Austria. In an…
FIR registered against five including RFO, DRFO Madikeri: Following a complaint from the wife of a Forest Department contract employee, who died under mysterious circumstances, Kutta Police have registered an FIR against five persons including two Forest Officers. FIR has been registered against Kodagu’s Kallahalla Range Forest Officer (RFO) Rajashekar, Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO)…
Madikeri: The Chiklihole Dam near Rangasamudra, Kushalnagar — one of the district’s smallest water bodies — has reached full capacity following several days of heavy rainfall. Overflowing gracefully, it forms a scenic half-moon-shaped cascade that flows into the nearby river, drawing the attention of tourists and locals alike. With a storage capacity of just 0.18…
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