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Kodagu’s tourism industry, which had come to a standstill due to heavy rainfall over the past 15 days, is now slowly recovering as the rain subsides.
In Kodagu, known for its agricultural roots, the monsoon season brings a unique charm, marked by traditional dishes that serve as natural nutrient supplements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced two new cardamom varieties developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at Appangala in Kodagu.
This initiative, organized by Jabhoomi and Roots of Kodagu with support from various associations, was inaugurated by Jabhoomi core members, including Rajeev Bopaiah.
Lakshman, who previously worked as a daily wage laborer, now relies on his elderly mother’s pension for survival and has yet to receive any government compensation.
In South Kodagu, 25 Yerava families living on paisari land are facing severe hardships. Their makeshift homes, primarily tarpaulin tents, are in disrepair, with roofs torn and huts flooded,
The Arbi Waterfalls in Manipal has recently emerged as a major tourist attraction, thanks to the heavy rains in July that have turned it into a stunning natural spectacle.
The Indian Geological Department has issued a critical warning for Kodagu district, highlighting a high risk of severe landslides and floods due to ongoing heavy rainfall.
The Kodagu division Forest Department has registered over 3,000 cases of forest encroachment, with some currently undergoing eviction processes.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a family from Kodagu has been devastated by the recent Meppadi landslide in Wayanad. Kavitha, a daily wage worker from Kodagu
In response to the devastating Wayanad landslides that claimed over 300 lives, the Karnataka government has taken decisive steps to safeguard residents in Kodagu district.
Due to intense rainfall in Kodagu, part of the Western Ghats, the District Administration has advised tourists to postpone their trips to popular destinations, particularly waterfalls.
On Saturday, two individuals sustained injuries in separate incidents involving elephant attacks in Suntikoppa Hobli, Kodagu district.
A 10-year-old boy from Madikeri, R Lohith, tragically lost his life in a landslide in Meppadi, Wayanad, while visiting his grandparents during a school break caused by heavy rains in Karnataka.
During his inspection of rain-affected areas in Kodagu district, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced compensation measures and hinted at a special package for the district.
On July 30, six individuals stranded in floodwaters in Kakotupurambu village, Virajpet taluk, Kodagu district, were rescued by fire and emergency services.
The intense rainfall has led to significant disruptions, including the interruption and disconnection of road connections in several areas.
In a recent incident, Kiriyamada Harish, a coffee estate manager, narrowly escaped death after an elephant attack in Balaji village near Gonikoppal.
Eyewitnesses on the riverbank captured the shocking scene on their mobile phones, but despite desperate cries for help, no one was able to save him.
In a dramatic incident early today, a tusker searching for food wandered into Kolthod-Bygod village near Virajpet and fell into an incomplete septic tank.
