Madikeri:The first-ever ‘Coffee Dasara’ launched at Gandhi Maidan as part of the recently held Madikeri Dasara was a ground-breaking initiative to elevate the coffee industry and engage the farming community. This event raised awareness about the transformative changes in coffee cultivation and the various facilities available to growers. Conceptualised by Dr. Manthar Gowda, MLA from…
Efforts on to capture elusive tiger in South Kodagu villages
October 15, 2024Madikeri: The Forest Department has ramped up its operation to capture a tiger that has been terrorising certain villages of South Kodagu by preying on livestock. Yesterday, Forest personnel combed West Nemmale village in Srimangala Hobli, where they discovered a partially devoured wild boar carcass. Believing the tiger to be nearby and likely to return…
Kodagu finally gets MRI scanning facility
October 3, 2024Madikeri: In a significant advancement for the healthcare needs of Kodagu District, an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine was inaugurated in Madikeri on Sunday, fulfilling a long-standing demand from the local community. This state-of-the-art facility is now operational at the teaching hospital of the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS). Minister for Medical Education Dr….
International drug network dismantled; seven arrested
October 3, 20243.31 kg hydroponically grown cannabis or ‘hydro ganja’ worth Rs. 3 crore seized Madikeri: The Kodagu District Police have dismantled an international drug trafficking network operating from Thailand, arresting seven individuals involved in smuggling hydroponically grown cannabis (ganja), commonly known as ‘hydro ganja’. Mohammad Anuf, a café owner from Kerala, based in Bangkok, collaborated with…
PM Modi releases two cardamom varieties developed in Kodagu
August 16, 2024Indian Institute of Spices Research Regional Station at Appangala develops IISR Kaveri, IISR Manushree New Delhi: In a major boost to climate-resilient agriculture, two innovative cardamom varieties developed by the Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Appangala, Madikeri, were among 109 new crop varieties launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi last Sunday….
Echo of Wayanad landslide tragedy: Geologists team to assess landslide risks in Kodagu
August 7, 2024Madikeri: 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…
Implementation of Kasturirangan Committee Report: ‘Decision after discussing with Forest Minister’
August 3, 2024Madikeri: At a press conference held after inspecting landslide and flood-affected areas in Kodagu, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed that the decision to reject the Kasturirangan Committee Report on the conservation of the Western Ghats will be finalised following further discussions with the Forest Minister. He added that the report, which has been a point of…
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…
Do not visit during heavy rains now: Kodagu DC
July 31, 2024Madikeri: In light of the heavy downpour and the red alert for July 31 and Aug. 1, Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Venkat Raja has urged individuals and tourists to postpone their visits to the district. The intense rainfall has caused significant disruptions, including road connectivity issues in several areas. DC Venkat Raja advised, “For safety reasons,…
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…
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