According to villagers, the elephants have destroyed coffee plants, banana crops, and other vegetation across multiple estates. Virajpet (Kodagu): Panic has gripped residents of Kadanga Marur village in Virajpet taluk after two wild elephants strayed into coffee estates and surrounding areas over the past two days, damaging crops and property. According to villagers, the elephants have destroyed coffee plants, banana crops, and other vegetation across multiple estates. Prope

Image used for representation purposes only. Virajpet : A 56-year-old coffee planter was killed in a wild elephant attack in Kodagu district early Wednesday morning, highlighting the continuing human-wildlife conflict in the region. The deceased, Mokalamada Rathu, a resident of Kaiemani, was reportedly on his way to his coffee estate in Srimangala hobli of Ponnampet taluk when the incident occurred. According to local accounts, a wild elephant suddenly emerged and attacked hi

The reception, held on April 6 in Kodagu (Coorg), brought together family and close friends in a traditional setting. Virajpet: Actor Vijay Deverakonda charmed guests with a heartfelt speech at his Kodagu reception, declaring, “Coorgi women are very beautiful, and I’m married to one,” as he celebrated his wife, Rashmika Mandanna, during the couple’s first visit to the hill district after their wedding. The reception, held on April 6 in Kodagu (Coorg), brought together family