Badagarakeri Govt Higher Primary School in rural Kodagu, preparing for its 125th anniversary, is threatened by a collapsing wall. 73 students' safety at risk as authorities are urged for urgent renovation.
Ex-MLAs KG Bopaiah & Appachu Ranjan allege a new Congress circular has reignited the settled Jamma Bane land dispute in Kodagu. They urge the govt not to mislead the public. Read the full story.
Ludhiana industrialists push PSIEC to restart subsidised raw material scheme for MSMEs, citing steel price swings hurting small units. Read key demands and industry impact.
ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh launch Budget Bharat Yatra 2026, a month-long multi-city initiative to gather budget expectations from India's heartland. Discover how it aims to shape policy.
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar demands immediate steps to halt pollutants entering River Cauvery in Kushalnagar, citing health risks and unfinished projects.
Chikkamagaluru, a key coffee-growing district, faces a spike in coffee bean thefts due to high prices. Planters urge strict rules and police patrols for safety. Read more.
Karnataka's Kodava Sahitya Academy holds crucial meeting in Virajpet to strategize for including the Kodava language in the Constitution's Eighth Schedule. Community leaders and officials unite for this historic demand.
Agriculture officials in Kodagu mandate strict adherence to fertiliser inventory rules. Retailers must sell only to local farmers based on landholding, with FIR threats for violations.
Kodagu officials emphasized boosting MSMEs for national development. Govt support, Rs 1,300 crore credit, and 5% interest loans aim to spur jobs and innovation. Read more.
India's 63 million MSMEs, 20% women-owned, face barriers but hold key to GDP growth & 170M jobs. This Women Entrepreneurship Day, systemic digital action is needed to unlock their potential.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals massive forest land value locked in litigation, stressing urgent protection to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
A 62-year-old farmer was killed by a wild elephant near his farm in Madikeri's Sangayyanpur. In a separate incident, a 39-year-old man was murdered in Kodagu. Read the latest details.
India's auto PLI scheme is set to exceed its Rs 42,500 crore investment target, with Rs 35,000 crore already committed. 72 out of 82 applicants are on board, boosting domestic EV production.
Kodagu SP K Ramarajan warns homestays & resorts of legal action for illegal activities during New Year. Music till 10 PM, no loud parties. Call 112 for complaints.
Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda announces a special ₹80 crore grant for road development in Kodagu. The funds, pending CM's approval, aim to transform State Highway-85 and address long-standing public demands.
A herd of wild elephants wreaked havoc on Pollibetta Road in Siddapur, Kodagu, destroying lakhs worth of crops. The increasing menace threatens coffee harvest and worker safety. Read more.
The Indian government considers a one-year extension for MSMEs to comply with revised Schedule M GMP norms, aiming to prevent plant closures and safeguard its $50 billion pharma sector. Read more.
A burglar broke into a house in Siddapur, Kodagu, stealing gold jewellery worth over Rs 20 lakh and cash. Police found clues, including a hat and shoes. Read the full investigation details.
Kodagu administration enforces strict safety guidelines for resorts and homestays ahead of New Year. Mandatory visitor details, safety kits, and 24x7 helplines ensure an incident-free peak season in Madikeri.
Madikeri, the popular hill station, faced a massive influx of tourists during the Christmas and New Year season, leading to 100% lodge occupancy and severe traffic congestion, especially near Raja Seat.
Mysuru and Kodagu witnessed vibrant Christmas celebrations with midnight mass at St. Philomena's Church. Bishop Francis Serrao preached peace. Read about the festive events across the region.
Gujarat-based e-commerce startup SwiftMart shifts to a 100% local sourcing model, partnering with 500+ MSMEs. This strategic pivot aims to empower local businesses and boost the regional economy. Discover how this venture is reshaping hyperlocal commerce.
Over 25 Durga Puja organisers from 20 countries met in Kolkata for the Bengal Global Connect Meet 2025. The aim is to create global business opportunities for local artists and MSMEs, leveraging UNESCO's cultural heritage recognition. #DurgaPuja #Bengal
Kodagu district launches a major Pulse Polio immunisation drive targeting over 32,700 children. Special focus on migrant kids and tourists. Details on booths and dates inside.
Farmers in Kodagu confront officials over a disputed crop loss survey. They demand fair compensation for areca, coffee, pepper, and rice, alleging reports downplay losses. Officials promise action.
Karnataka police data reveals 22,000 migrant labourers from Assam work in Malnad coffee estates. Locals cite crime rise, urge verification. Home Minister details registration measures.
Madikeri's tourism faces a major hurdle as a severe parking shortage frustrates visitors and drivers. Officials are scrambling for solutions. Read more about the crisis and proposed fixes.
Stella, a wildlife crime detective dog, helps Madikeri forest officials remove deadly traps in coffee plantations, aiding tiger conservation after a tragic death. Read how she's fighting poaching.
Residents of Hakke-Huluse near Kudige protested against a proposed stray dog care centre, citing wildlife issues. Officials assured a review and pledged a new bus shelter. Read more.
The Karnataka Land Revenue Amendment Bill, passed unanimously in Belagavi, aims to correct land records in Kodagu, resolving the complex Jammabane issue. Read details.