Tag: Kodagu

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…

More BSNL towers needed in Kodagu with power backup: MP
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More BSNL towers needed in Kodagu with power backup: MP

August 2, 2023

Pratap Simha meets Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw; takes many proposals for Mysuru-Kodagu Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has urged Union Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw to approve the installation of new BSNL towers in Kodagu to improve the communication network. Additionally, he has requested various-sized battery sets for BSNL towers…

Cabinet okays mention of ‘Kodava/Kodavaru’ in Caste Certificate instead of ‘Kodagaru’
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Cabinet okays mention of ‘Kodava/Kodavaru’ in Caste Certificate instead of ‘Kodagaru’

July 28, 2023

Bengaluru: Fulfilling a long-pending demand of Kodavas, the Karnataka Cabinet, which met here on Thursday, agreed to mention as ‘Kodava/Kodavaru’ in the Caste Certificate, instead of ‘Kodagaru,’ who are currently listed in the 3a Category. Announcing this after the Cabinet meeting here yesterday, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil said the State Government has…

Ministers inspect flood-prone regions of Madikeri Taluk
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Ministers inspect flood-prone regions of Madikeri Taluk

July 26, 2023

Rs. 56 crore in DC account; additional Rs. 20 crore will be released: Krishna Byregowda Madikeri: Kodagu District Minister N.S. Boseraju and Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda conducted a visit to various rain-affected areas in Kodagu district on Wednesday. Accompanying them were Chief Minister’s Legal Advisor and Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna, as well as Madikeri MLA…

Rain intensifies in Kodagu; Normal life disrupted
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Rain intensifies in Kodagu; Normal life disrupted

July 24, 2023

Madikeri/Mysuru: Monsoon has significantly intensified in Kodagu, with the region experiencing heavy to very heavy rains for the past three to four days. As a result, the reservoirs downstream of the catchment areas are witnessing a substantial increase in water inflow. The Cauvery River has regained life in Kodagu even as 25,500 cusecs of water…

Man who allegedly killed parents in Bengaluru held at Madikeri
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Man who allegedly killed parents in Bengaluru held at Madikeri

July 23, 2023

He was roaming aimlessly in Madenadu forest region and was bitten by leeches Madikeri: The Bengaluru Police have arrested 27-year-old Sharath Survarna, who is suspected to be involved in the double murder of his elderly parents, following a three-day hunt that ended in the forests of Madenadu in Kodagu district. Sharath was tracked down in…

20,000 cusecs of water released from Harangi Dam
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20,000 cusecs of water released from Harangi Dam

July 23, 2023

The inflow was recorded between 16,240 cusecs, 14,360 cusecs and 17,180 cusecs at different intervals this morning. Madikeri: The Harangi Reservoir‘s catchment area in Kodagu is currently facing extensive heavy rainfall, leading to a significant rise in water inflow. Consequently, the Reservoir’s four crest gates were opened yesterday at 6 pm, releasing a substantial volume…

Unstable, leaky Kodagu DC Office retaining wall: Lokayukta team begins corruption angle probe
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Unstable, leaky Kodagu DC Office retaining wall: Lokayukta team begins corruption angle probe

July 19, 2023

Contradictory statements from PWD engineers, project contractor irk inspection team Madikeri: Following allegations of unscientific and substandard works of the 40-ft high and 140-metre wide retaining wall that was built to protect the Kodagu Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office at Madikeri that has now given way at many places due to continuous rains, officials from Lokayukta…

Human-elephant conflict in Kodagu: Thermal drone pinpoints elephant presence at night
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Human-elephant conflict in Kodagu: Thermal drone pinpoints elephant presence at night

July 18, 2023

Helps Forest Officers effectively plan operations and drive pachyderms back into jungle Amid the rise in the human-elephant conflict in some forested pockets of Kodagu along the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, the Forest Department has deployed a hi-tech thermal drone to keep track of daytime and nocturnal movements of wild elephants inside forest ranges and human…

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