Madikeri: 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…
Madikeri: 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…
Mysore/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…
Madikeri: 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,…
Madikeri: 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…
Madikeri: Kodagu district has been experiencing heavy rain for the past two days and a Red Alert has been declared till the morning of July 17. The India Meteorological Department reiterated its red alert for the south interior Karnataka, warning of more rains. The heavy rainfall has created a chilly atmosphere, significantly reducing the movement…
Madikeri: Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development Dr. Sharan Prakash R. Patil visited the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KoIMS) recently and announced plans for a heart examination centre in Kodagu. He was speaking to reporters after visiting the District Hospital where a new MRI machine is being set up. The machine will be…
Madikeri: Kushalnagar Police in Kodagu have arrested an eight-member gang, including a juvenile offender, allegedly involved in cheating the public through an online dating app in Bengaluru. The accused, all natives of Hassan district, have been identified as Manjunath (29), a resident of Sullakki village in Sakaleshpur; C.S. Sandeep Kumar (25); C.B. Rakesh (24); K….
Madikeri: The Bhagamandala flyover, the first flyover built in Kodagu district, has brought significant relief to the residents of Bhagamandala, where River Cauvery flows as a confluence of Cauvery, Kannike and Sujyothi after taking birth at Talacauvery. The flyover begins opposite the entry arch of Bhagamandala, connects Talacauvery Road and ends at the bridge linking…
Movement of heavy goods vehicles banned in district from July 1 to 30 Madikeri: Heavy rains over the past few days have flooded the Doni Kadavu area of Benguru village near Cherambane in Madikeri taluk, Kodagu district. Villages along the Cauvery River, including Nelaji, Kakkabbe, Bhagamandala, Talacauvery and Napoklu, are surrounded by overflowing water. The…
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