Weak monsoon rains in Kodagu and other coffee-growing regions are threatening crop yields, delaying farm operations and increasing pest attacks. A weak southwest monsoon has left major coffee-growing regions with significant rainfall deficits, delaying berry development, disrupting farm operations and increasing the risk of stem borer and berry borer infestations. With growers already reporting poor crop development, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has projected a 4% decli

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's party performs yagna at Talacauvery to seek blessings for rain Bhagamandala(Talacauvery): A delegation of office-bearers from the Thanjavur South District unit of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the political party led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, performed special prayers and a homam at Talacauvery in Kodagu district on Thursday, seeking divine blessings for abundant rainfall during the southwest monsoon. According to Madhan, district s

CCTV screengrab showing the jeep allegedly running over dogs on a road near Sri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Madapatna village near Kushalnagar on Tuesday morning. Kushalnagar: The Kushalnagar Town Police have registered a case and initiated further action in connection with an incident in which a jeep driver allegedly ran over several dogs in Madapatna village near Kushalnagar in Kodagu district. The incident occurred at around 7 a.m. on Tuesday on the road in front of Sri Kas