18 cases were lodged in Kodagu, the epicentre of protests Madikeri: Over 18 cases related to protests and riots during Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Kodagu have been withdrawn by the State Government. The cases were filed during 2015-2018 over clashes between majority and minority communities over Tipu’s birth anniversary events. In all, 46 cases were…
Investors deposited Rs. 3,000 and referred more and more people Statewide, the accused managed to pocket Rs. 15 crore to Rs. 20 crore Madikeri: The Kodagu Police have busted an online scam — a chain-link networking fraud — and have arrested three people, all residents of Kushalnagar. A search is on to trace four other…
Madikeri: Coorg Wildlife Society (CWS) Hon. Treasurer C.S. Poovaiah, has tendered his resignation from the post over violations of the Society bylaws by certain individuals in CWS. In his letter to the President of CWS dated Feb. 18, 2020, Poovaiah has stated, “It is with anguish and a heavy heart I am writing this letter…
By Prasad Sampigekatte Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to promote tourism and create an awareness about nature, the Forest Department is developing Saalumarada Thimmakka Tree Park at Karnangeri Betta in Madikeri at an estimated cost of Rs 50 lakh. It may be recalled that former Forest Minister Ramanath Rai in the earlier Government had proposed to…
Man-animal conflict reaches peak in South Kodagu; Forest Department blamed for indifference Estate workers refuse to come to work even during peak coffee season fearing for their lives By Prasad Sampigekatte Madikeri: Farmers and coffee growers of Kodagu are spending sleepless nights guarding their crops as wild animals continue to raid and destroy farms and…
By C.P. Belliappa Educational institutions were first started in Kodagu after the British takeover in 1834. People took to education most enthusiastically. In 1909, St. Joseph’s Convent was founded by Catholic nuns in Madikeri. It was primarily for girls, but boys were allowed till 7th standard. I recently came across a remarkable group photograph taken…
Madikeri: The Forest Mobile Squad personnel have arrested five persons, who were trying to sell a Sand Boa snake at Thithimathi in Virajpet taluk on Feb. 12 and have rescued the snake from them. The accused are 57-year-old Mulla Mehaboob Vali, 45-year-old Sheik Mulla Chand Pasha, 27-year-old S. Fayaz, 45-year-old Boya Rangaswamy and 29-year-old Sheik…
Madikeri: The Virajpet Second Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced a CRPF Soldier to 20 years imprisonment and has imposed a fine of Rs. 96,000 after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor girl last year. The CRPF Soldier who has been sentenced is C.B. Nithin, a resident of Manandawadi in Kerala….
Madikeri: The annual fruit and flower show which began at Raja’s Seat in Madikeri, Kodagu District yesterday has proved a crowd-puller as thousands of tourists are thronging the venue. The special feature of the flower show is the depiction of the lifestyle and traditions of Kodavas through floral depiction of ‘Kodava Ainmane’ or ancestral homes…
Madikeri: The annual Flower Show will be held from tomorrow till Feb.10 at the Raja Seat Garden here. A preliminary meeting was chaired by Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy yesterday to review the preparations for the event. Horticulture Deputy Director Chandrashekar disclosed that cultural shows will be presented by the Department of Kannada and…
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