Preventive arrests made to thwart rallies; Peace meeting at DC Office today at 3 pm Madikeri: Kodagu Sub-Divisional Magistrate and Madikeri Division Assistant Commissioner, Vinayak Narwade Karbhari, has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in Kattemad village. The restrictions, effective until Jan. 2, 2025, follow tensions over a…
Kodagu soldier succumbs to injuries in Kashmir accident
December 30, 2024Madikeri: A 28-year-old soldier from Kodagu, Divin, of Aluru Siddapur in Somwarpet taluk, succumbed to injuries sustained in a tragic military vehicle accident. The accident occurred on Dec. 24, when the vehicle plunged into a 350-foot ravine in the Balnoi area of Mendhar, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. Divin, son of late Prakash and Jaya…
Kodagu soldier critically injured in J&K accident
December 28, 2024Madikeri: A soldier from Kodagu sustained critical injuries in a tragic accident involving a military vehicle that plunged into a 350-foot ravine in the Balnoi area of Mendhar in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Dec. 24 at around 5.30 pm. Five soldiers died and five others sustained injuries. The injured soldier, 28-year-old Divin…
12 arrested for gold loan fraud in Kodagu
December 22, 2024One more accused at large; 28 gold plated bangles, Rs. 2 lakh cash seized; investments frozen Madikeri: Twelve out of 13 individuals involved in defrauding the Kodagu District Cooperative (DCC) Bank by pledging fake gold jewellery to secure loans have been arrested, announced Kodagu Superintendent of Police (SP) K. Ramarajan. Speaking at a press conference…
Derogatory remarks against military legends: Six-hour Kodagu Bandh evokes good response
December 12, 2024Madikeri: The six-hour Kodagu Bandh, to protest derogatory social media remarks made by advocate K.R. Vidyadhar targeting Indian Army icons Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and Padma Bhushan Gen. K.S. Thimayya, saw widespread participation across the district. The bandh, called by the Kodagu Sarvajanangada Okkuta, Chamber of Commerce, traders and over 35 organisations, lasted from 6…
Caught in 7th attempt: Fake gold fraud at Kodagu DCC Bank
December 9, 2024One arrested; cases against two Bank jewellery appraisers for certifying fake gold as genuine Madikeri: The Kodagu District Police have arrested K.A. Muhammad Rizwan from Kakkabbe-Kunjila for allegedly defrauding the Kodagu District Central Cooperative (KDCC) Bank by pawning fake gold jewellery to obtain a loan of Rs. 15.13 lakh. One more person B.A. Moosa from…
‘Puthari’ festival on Dec. 14
December 1, 2024Madikeri: Kodagu’s annual harvest festival, ‘Puthari,’ symbolising the first harvest of the paddy crop, will be celebrated on Dec. 14, coinciding with the auspicious Rohini Nakshatra. The date of the festival was finalised last Friday at the Paadi Sri Igguthappa Temple in Kakkabe, following astrological guidance from astrologers in Ammangeri. Representatives from 13 families and…
Elephant caught under rail barricade rescued
November 25, 2024Madikeri: A wild elephant, which was caught under rail barricade, has been rescued by the Forest Department officials and staff. The wild elephant, which came out of the forest in search of food and water, tried to enter the village by sneaking under the rail barricade which is installed on the border of Valnur village…
Advocate arrested for post against Field Marshal Cariappa, Gen. Thimayya
November 23, 2024Mysuru-Kodagu MP, Kodagu Legislators and Kodava Sahitya Academy condemn derogatory remarks Mysuru: An advocate from Madikeri, K.R. Vidyadhar, was arrested by the Suntikoppa Police in Kodagu district last evening for posting derogatory comments about Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, India’s first Commander-in-Chief of the Army, and General K.S. Thimayya, a former Chief of Army Staff. He…
Irresponsible tourist stunts endanger lives at Irupu Falls
November 17, 2024Madikeri: Irupu Waterfalls, located near Srimangala in Ponnampet Taluk of Kodagu District and renowned as a picturesque spot in South Kodagu, is becoming the stage for increasingly irresponsible behaviour by tourists, raising serious safety and environmental concerns. Visitors have been observed engaging in continuous fun and frolic by venturing to the dangerous base of the…














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