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MLA Ponnanna operates rice transplanter; earns accolades
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MLA Ponnanna operates rice transplanter; earns accolades

August 13, 2023

Ponnampet: While others of his ilk engage in political activities, attend ceremonies and boast about the achievements of the Congress Government, A.S. Ponnanna, the Congress Legislator representing Virajpet in Kodagu district, is fostering a connection with his Constituency by involving himself in paddy cultivation. Just yesterday, he arrived at a field in Nallur village near…

Gunshots fired at house near Ponnampet in Kodagu
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Gunshots fired at house near Ponnampet in Kodagu

July 23, 2023

Window glass shattered; family members unhurt as they were sleeping in other room Madikeri: In a shocking incident in Kodche village, Ponnampet taluk, miscreants opened fire at the house of Machimada D. Machaiah at approximately 3.15 am on Friday. The miscreants fired multiple gunshots at the house, which is located in the Balayamundur Gram Panchayat…

No liquor during ‘Muhurtha’ day lunch at Kodava weddings
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No liquor during ‘Muhurtha’ day lunch at Kodava weddings

September 20, 2022

Ponnampet: The Ponnampet Kodava Samaja in South Kodagu has banned the serving of liquor during ‘Muhurtha’, day of the wedding. The decision was taken at the General Body Meeting of the Samaja held yesterday. The resolution was passed by General Body and there will also be restrictions on consuming liquor during the ‘Ganga Puja’ during…

Two-wheeler rider killed in wild elephant attack
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Two-wheeler rider killed in wild elephant attack

June 12, 2022

Gonikoppa: A two-wheeler rider was killed on the spot, when a wild elephant killed attacked him at Dhanugala village in Ponnampet taluk yesterday morning. The deceased is Choma (48), a resident of Marapala Mahadeshwara Colony in the village. Yesterday morning, Choma along with one Siddappa of the village had been to Maramma Temple on the…

73-year-old man confronts a knife-wielding thief, chases him away
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73-year-old man confronts a knife-wielding thief, chases him away

January 18, 2022

Family recalls the horror in Kodagu Estate house  Ponnampet: Who says age matters? In a rare display of bravery and grit, an elderly couple fought off a knife-wielding robber in South Kodagu. Despite repeated attempts by the robber to harm them, the elderly couple put up a brave fight throughout, protecting themselves and attacking the…

Leopard carcass found in open well at Mallur
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Leopard carcass found in open well at Mallur

December 14, 2021

Gonikoppal: A carcass of a female leopard has been found in an open well in the coffee estate of Malachira Sharanu Belliappa at Mallur village in Ponnampet taluk yesterday morning. It is suspected that the leopardess, aged about four years, may have fallen into the well about two days ago and drowned. Ponnampet Range Forest…

Close shave for youth as SUV falls off bridge
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Close shave for youth as SUV falls off bridge

June 19, 2021

Ponnampet: A youth had a miraculous escape after his four-wheeler fell from a bridge in South Kodagu last evening. Fortunately, he was alone and managed to wriggle out of his vehicle without suffering any injuries.  The incident occurred last evening at Hudikeri on a bridge when Nellira Aiyappa was proceeding towards Hudikeri town from Birunani…

Elephant herd crosses Gonikoppal main road
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Elephant herd crosses Gonikoppal main road

June 9, 2021

Panic spreads as one person on morning walk trampled to death  Ponnampet: Kodagu District’s people live in a constant fear of elephant encounters and the Forest Department has done nothing to prevent this. Even politicians are sitting tight only giving statements on and off whenever there is an elephant attack.  In a previously unheard of…

Man who burnt seven family members in Kodagu found dead
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Man who burnt seven family members in Kodagu found dead

April 6, 2021

Ponnampet: The prime accused who caused the death of seven persons after he set his son’s house on fire in South Kodagu on Apr. 3 was found dead this morning inside a coffee estate. It is suspected that has committed suicide.  Seven persons including four children were burnt to death in the incident that occurred…

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