Tag: Siddapur

Giant of a lemon
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Giant of a lemon

December 17, 2023

5-kg lemon stuns farmers, public in Pollibetta, Kodagu Siddapur: Heavy with fruits, the lemon tree in the property of Mookonda Viju Subramani at Pollibetta in Kodagu district looked as if it was drooping. The fruits, initially a vibrant green, later transformed into a striking yellow, hanging delicately like miniature Chinese lanterns. The sheer size of…

Kodagu flood victim writes to Prez seeking nod to kill self
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Kodagu flood victim writes to Prez seeking nod to kill self

June 28, 2023

Siddapur: Unable to secure a Government house even after four years after her own house was devastated in the floods of Kodagu, a 66-year-old woman has written to the President of India, making a desperate plea to the Government, demanding assistance either in the form of a new house or permission to end her life….

Seeking implementation of Forest Rights Act: Adivasis protest forcible eviction from forests
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Seeking implementation of Forest Rights Act: Adivasis protest forcible eviction from forests

March 21, 2023

Siddapur: Seeking the speedy implementation of the Forest Rights Act (Jamma-Paale Rights) and demanding to stop the forced eviction of Adivasis from forest areas in the name of conservation, tribals under the banner of Nagarahole Adivasi Jamma-Paale Hakku Sthapana Samiti, launched an indefinite day-and-night stir in front of the Forest Department Office at Nagarahole yesterday….

Forest Department’s sharp-shooter officer
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Forest Department’s sharp-shooter officer

February 23, 2023

An expert in tiger, elephant capturing operation, Ranjan had darted tiger that had killed two persons in Kodagu Siddapur (Kodagu): Sharpshooters of Forest Department play an important role and are known for their skills in capturing problem-causing wild animals such as leopards, tigers and wild elephants among others and they are engaged during man-animal conflicts…

Kodagu woman rescued from Kuwait returns to village
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Kodagu woman rescued from Kuwait returns to village

February 2, 2023

Siddapur: The Kodagu woman, who was rescued from Kuwait following the intervention of Kodagu District Administration and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), arrived at her home last evening after her nightmarish experience on a foreign soil. After reaching Chennai Airport, Parvathi, came to her home at Karadigodu near Siddapur. Emotional after meeting her mother…

Dacoits gag coffee planter in Kodagu; rob gold, cash
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Dacoits gag coffee planter in Kodagu; rob gold, cash

December 26, 2022

Four men came to estate near Siddapur looking for a lost cow Siddapur: A group of dacoits barged into the house of a coffee planter in the guise of searching for a lost cow in Siddapur yesterday. In all, cash and valuables worth around Rs. 2 lakh were robbed after the planter was gagged and…

Player Auction held
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Player Auction held

March 22, 2017

The State  Government must encourage rural sports by granting special funds, said JD(S) District President M. Sanketh Poovaiah here yesterday. He was speaking after inaugurating the player auction for Season-2 of Kodagu Champion League (KCL) at Siddapur. There is an urgent need for the Government to release funds for rural sports and encourage sportspersons to…

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