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Pragna GR

Hyderabad: Three arrested, 25 two-wheelers seized after Dunzo executive leads police to automobile offenders

One of the stolen bikes which was sold by the accused to a youngster working for Dunzo, delivery service, gave a lead to the police, following which the offenders were nabbed.

13 Jun 2022

Panic in Kodagu as locals have cough and burning eyes, culprit turns out to be chilli sauce

Following the panic calls, officials rushed to the spot. They noticed a red liquid spread across the road and it was found that a truck travelling to Kerala had caused the leak.

24 May 2022

Couple booked for alleged religious conversion of tribals in Kodagu

The couple were taken into judicial custody after being booked under section 295 A

18 May 2022

This boutique in Karnataka serves disadvantaged brides

The owner of Rainbow Free Bridal Boutique, Shaharabanu, is a 20-year-old resident of Chettalli in Madikeri taluk.

17 Apr 2022

Boost for honey farmers in Karnataka budget but coffee growers say their demands ignored

While a few constant demands of residents of Kodagu – especially coffee growers – have gone unaddressed, the district has still received a few considerations in the state budget

04 Mar 2022

18th-century Kodagu edifice with many tales to tell hopes for revival

"This edifice is believed to be the house of Hombale Nayaka, a close aide of King Dodda Veera Rajendra who once ruled Kodagu kingdom," said Nagesh Kaluru, a writer.

25 Jan 2022

Forest officials get green signal to capture tigress preying on cattle in Kodagu

Farmers of Hudikeri, Belluru and Tuchamakeri are being threatened by the prowling tigress that is claiming cattle as easy prey

11 Jan 2022

Karnataka government sends a reminder on retaking 1200 acre land developed by Tata as a tea estate in Kodagu

The land will soon be reclaimed in accordance with the state orders and will be handed over to the forest department to be developed as a reserve forest area.

21 Dec 2021

Navy is self-reliant and at front end of technology, says Vice Admiral at Gen Thimayya Museum

Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta was speaking at the General Thimayya Museum in Madikeri after inaugurating the INS Shivalik (F47) ship module installed at the premises

13 Dec 2021

Health officer in Karnataka caught red-handed in bribery case on Anti-Corruption Day

When Surya visited the Virajpet Hospital on Thursday to pay Dr Shimpi the remaining Rs 2,000 in cash, the latter was caught red-handed by ACB sleuths

09 Dec 2021

CCTVs to guard Madikeri against litterbugs, defaulters may be named and shamed

"We have procured 28 cameras that will be installed across the city – mostly where garbage is often dumped regularly," explained Anita Poovaiah, president of the Madikeri CMC

07 Dec 2021

Three girls forced to apologise after dance video outside Talacauvery temple goes viral

The Akhila Kodava Samaj along with many residents from the district condemned the video and demanded its deletion and an apology

01 Dec 2021

Now, General Thimayya Museum to showcase models of ships, submarine sent by Indian Navy

While artillery and models from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force were present in large numbers, the museum had just a ship anchor to represent the Indian Navy

30 Nov 2021