Lush green space destroyed; landslide threat looms large Madikeri: First it was ‘Coorg Village’ in the premises of Raja’s Seat at Madikeri that was built despite opposition from the local residents and now it is the overall development works taken up at the same venue. The Kodagu District Administration and the powers that be seems…
Heavy vehicle ban in Kodagu from June 23 to Aug. 16
June 17, 2021Madikeri: Ahead of monsoon season which has already begun in full force in Kodagu district, the District Administration has banned the movement of heavy vehicles from June 23 to Aug. 16. In an official statement issued here, Deputy Commissioner Charulata Somal has said that as the flow of water in rivers will increase, there is…
It’s raining in Kodagu
June 15, 2021Madikeri: Monsoon has begun in Kodagu and it has been raining in the district since the last 48 hours, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to declare an Orange Alert till tomorrow morning. Rains are accompanied by gusty winds and at many places, normal life has been thrown out of gear. The IMD has predicted…
Families in Kodagu hunt for tasty mushrooms
June 14, 2021Mushrooms or toadstools are found mostly during the monsoon season especially when thunder and lightning strikes the landscape Madikeri: It is that time of the year when many edible mushrooms grow in the wild in the hilly district of Kodagu, making it a mushroom-lovers’ dream destination. Mushrooms or toadstools are found mostly during the monsoon…
Eight Cops suspended in Virajpet for man’s death
June 13, 2021Virajpet/Madikeri: Eight Police personnel, attached to Virajpet Police Station, have been suspended in connection with the death of a mentally challenged man, who was allegedly beaten by them. A case of murder has been registered against them. The deceased has been identified as Roy D’Souza (50), a resident of Chikkapet in Virajpet. Roy is also said…
Survey of Rajara Gaddige in Madikeri begins
June 6, 2021Most of the 19.88-acre land encroached Survey ordered by High Court Madikeri: Following a directive from the Karnataka High Court to Madikeri Tahsildar to conduct a survey of 19.88 acres of the area where Raja’s Tomb (Rajara Gaddige) is situated at Mahadevpet near Madikeri, the officer began the survey yesterday along with his team and…
Aspiring pilot from Kodagu found hanging in Gujarat
June 6, 2021Madikeri: An aspiring pilot from Kodagu, who was pursuing his pilot training at Aeronautical Training Centre in Ahmedabad, was found hanging on Friday. The body was found hanging from a tree near the training centre in Ahmedabad with earphones still in the ears and wrist watch and shoes intact. The deceased is Shibi Bopaiah (23),…
Covid-19: Migrant labourers from Assam sent back
June 4, 2021Madikeri: Migrant labourers from Assam, who had arrived to work in plantations in Kedakal in the district, were sent back to their native. Officials said on Thursday that the labourers were stranded in Suntikoppa following the lockdown. The State Government had given permission for the labourers to leave for their native. Accordingly, two jeeps were…
Kodagu readying for rains: District officials lead action
June 1, 2021Madikeri: With back-to-back floods and landslides in the hilly terrain of Kodagu district since 2018, the District Administration is bracing ahead of time for any eventuality during monsoon and has chalked out a detailed plan of action. Getting onto the field are Deputy Commissioner (DC) Charulata Somal, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kshama Mishra and Additional…
Kodagu military canteens see unusual queues for supplies
May 28, 2021Canteens at Virajpet and Madikeri get a raw deal always, says IAF Veteran Sergeant Kushalnagar: Long queues were seen at military canteens in Virajpet and Madikeri this morning as ex-servicemen and their family members lined up to buy groceries and their quota of liquor. Shops selling essential items in Kodagu are allowed to open only…
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