The initiative, introduced by the Department of Tourism, creates a clear distinction between community-based homestays and commercially operated Bed & Breakfast establishments. Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has introduced a new Bed & Breakfast (B&B) policy aimed at encouraging greater private investment in the State's growing tourism sector while expanding accommodation options for visitors. The initiative, introduced by the Department of Tourism, creates a clear distin

The distressed calf was seen wandering through a coffee plantation, crying continuously and exhibiting aggressive behaviour. Virajpet: A one-and-a-half-year-old elephant calf, orphaned after the death of its mother near Ammathi in Virajpet taluk of Kodagu, remained separated from its herd on Monday, prompting forest officials to closely monitor its movements. The distressed calf was seen wandering through a coffee plantation, crying continuously and exhibiting aggressive beha

After learning about the incident, members of the Hindu Hitarakshana Samiti reached the temple premises and removed the chadar and flower petals. Virajpet: Tension prevailed near the historic Gadduge Betta Sri Siddeshwara Temple at Maldare in Siddapura, Kodagu, on Sunday after unknown persons allegedly placed a chadar and showered flower petals near the temple, prompting protests by members of a pro-Hindu organisation. According to local sources, a group of unidentified indiv