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…
20,000 cusecs of water released from Harangi Dam
July 23, 2023The 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…
Gunshots fired at house near Ponnampet in Kodagu
July 23, 2023Window glass shattered; family members unhurt as they were sleeping in other room Madikeri: In a shocking incident in Kodche village, Ponnampet taluk, miscreants opened fire at the house of Machimada D. Machaiah at approximately 3.15 am on Friday. The miscreants fired multiple gunshots at the house, which is located in the Balayamundur Gram Panchayat…
Unstable, leaky Kodagu DC Office retaining wall: Lokayukta team begins corruption angle probe
July 19, 2023Contradictory statements from PWD engineers, project contractor irk inspection team Madikeri: Following allegations of unscientific and substandard works of the 40-ft high and 140-metre wide retaining wall that was built to protect the Kodagu Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office at Madikeri that has now given way at many places due to continuous rains, officials from Lokayukta…
Glass bridge in Kodagu offers thrilling encounter with nature
July 17, 2023Among the multiple famed tourist attractions in the hill station of Kodagu — a captivating destination for travellers from far and wide throughout the year — is a new must-visit place, a brand-new glass skywalk bridge. It is made of tempered glass panels or flooring that provide visitors with a thrilling experience of walking above…
Relocated tusker travels from H.D. Kote to Kodagu
July 16, 2023Drona covers 100 kms from Antharasanthe in 20 days to return to its familiar territory near Virajpet Madikeri: A wild tusker, which was captured and relocated from Virajpet Taluk in Kodagu District to H.D. Kote jungles, has defied expectations by making an astonishing journey back to its original capture site, covering approximately 100 kilometres in…
Monsoon in Kodagu gains vigour; schools closed
July 7, 2023Madikeri: Kodagu district has been experiencing heavy rain accompanied by strong winds for the past two days. The heavy rainfall, along with strong winds, has created a chilly atmosphere, and the movement of people has significantly reduced. As a precautionary measure due to the incessant rains across the district, all schools and anganwadis remained closed…
Monsoon picks up pace in Kodagu after a month
July 5, 2023Madikeri: After a huge shortfall of rain in the month of June, the time when the Southwest Monsoon normally sets in Kodagu district, intermittent rains and cloudy weather conditions over the last two days have set the tone for the onset of monsoon and agricultural activities have gained momentum. Bountiful rain has been lashing parts…
Mud-mixed water seeps out of DC Office retaining wall
July 5, 2023Madikeri: The restoration work of the retaining wall beneath the Kodagu DC Office Complex compound in Madikeri, which suffered cracks during the previous monsoon, is still pending and the wall has now raised concerns among the travellers on the Madikeri-Mangaluru Road. The wall poses a problem for motorists and could potentially disrupt the busy road…
Tusker attacks car in Kodagu
June 25, 2023Narrow escape for couple Madikeri: A couple travelling in their Benz car had a narrow escape after a wild elephant attacked their car and gored the bonnet with its tusk leaving a hole in the car bonnet on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday at about 12 noon, Korana Tipu and his wife, residents of Mathikadu, were…
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