A view of Mandalpatti in Kodagu. Photo: The Kodagu Express / Bhagya Prakash K. Madikeri: The Forest Department has announced that Mandalpatti, a popular hilltop tourist destination near Madikeri, will remain closed to visitors from February 16 to 28 owing to road repair and development works. According to Abhishek, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Madikeri Division, the temporary closure has been necessitated to facilitate repair and improvement of the approach road leadi

The tiger’s movement in the region over the past few days has heightened fear, particularly after several incidents of cattle lifting were reported. (Image used for representative purpose only) Ponnampet: Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna has directed Forest Department officials to take steps to capture a tiger that has been sighted in Besagur, triggering concern among residents of the village and surrounding areas. The tiger’s movement in the region over the past few days has heigh

Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, along with office-bearers of the Chennanda Hockey Festival, met Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi and invited him to attend the festival. | Photo: By Arrangement New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya has been invited to attend the Chennanda Hockey Festival in Kodagu, widely regarded as the cradle of hockey in Karnataka. Mysuru Lok Sabha MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja