Madikeri: With the Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery, the birth place of river Cauvery in Kodagu district, scheduled to take place at the auspicious time of 7.03 am tomorrow (Oct.17), the Kodagu District Administration is fully geared for the event. However, the public entry to Talacauvery has been severely restricted this time due to rampant spread of…
Cauvery Theerthodbhava to be celebrated in a simple manner
October 12, 2020Madikeri: Virajpet BJP MLA K.G. Bopaiah said that the Cauvery Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery, the birth place of River Cauvery, will be celebrated in a simple manner on Oct. 17 in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Presiding over the Theerthodbhava preparatory meeting at Bhagamandala on Saturday, Bopaiah said that, however, the Theerthodbhava will be performed with…
Kodagu DC directs officials to take up development works
October 12, 2020Madikeri: Taking serious note of the stalled development works around the old private bus stand at Madikeri, Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy directed the officials to expedite the works. She was speaking at the progress review meeting of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) at Madikeri City Municipal Council Hall here on Wednesday. Directing the officials to…
MLA urges Police not to allow Kodagu district to become a terror hotspot
October 11, 2020Madikeri: Virajpet BJP MLA K.G. Bopaiah has urged the authorities not to let Kodagu become a terror hotspot. Addressing a press meet here on Wednesday, Bopaiah, who is also a former Assembly Speaker, said that a suspect who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi recently on charges of terror activities,…
COVID test to be made mandatory for tourists: Minister Dr. Sudhakar
October 8, 2020Restrictions on Dasara celebrations in Madikeri Madikeri: Instructions have been given to set new and improved guidelines to ensure Corona does not spread from the visiting tourists in the State, said Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Speaking to media here on Tuesday, the Minister said that guidelines like compulsory COVID-19 test for tourists, physical…
Kodagu SP launches Cauvery Pade to safeguard women, children
October 6, 2020The 18-member all-women team includes two ASIs Madikeri: ‘Cauvery Pade’ (Cauvery Force), an all-women Police team to tackle crimes against women and children in Kodagu district, was launched by Kodagu SP Kshama Mishra here on Thursday last. Speaking on the occasion, Kshama Mishra said that the team will have two Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) and 16…
Cauvery Theerthodbhava to be celebrated as per tradition on Oct. 17: Minister
October 4, 2020COVID test must for those attending the event Devotees cannot take Holy dip in Talacauvery pond Madikeri: Kodagu District Minister V. Somanna has instructed officials to celebrate Cauvery Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery on Oct.17 in a traditional manner, giving no scope for any lapses. Presiding over a meeting on the preparations being made for Theerthodbhava at…
Simple Dasara at Madikeri and Gonikoppa
October 4, 2020Madikeri: In another meeting at the ZP Hall yesterday, Minister V. Somanna discussed preparations for Madikeri and Gonikoppa Dasara celebrations. Highlighting the glory of historical Madikeri Dasara, Somanna said that due to the outbreak of the pandemic, it has been decided to celebrate Madikeri and Gonikoppa Dasara in a simple manner. Pointing out that it…
Works on Kodava Heritage Centre to be completed in 10 months, says Minister
September 27, 2020Bengaluru: Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi said that the works on ‘Kodava Heritage Centre’ at Vidyanagar near Madikeri, the district headquarters of Kodagu, will be completed in ten months. The project was envisaged by the Government in 2004-05 for introducing the unique Ainmane tradition of Kodavas with a museum. The Kodava Heritage Centre Project features an…
Alleged sale of narcotic substance: Foreign national nabbed
September 24, 2020Madikeri: A foreign nation, allegedly involved in selling narcotic substance, who had gone absconding, was nabbed by the Kodagu District Crime Investigation Bureau (DCIB) Police recently. The arrested person is 29-year-old Opong Samson of Ghana West in South Africa, was presently residing at Horamaavu in Bengaluru. Details: The DCIB Police, on Aug. 28, received information…
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