Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order while allowing the petition filed by the homestay owner challenging the charge sheet filed against him. Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has quashed criminal proceedings against the owner of a homestay in Kodagu, who was accused of failing to inform the police about the alleged rape of a US national at his property and not maintaining the required registration form for her stay. Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order while allo

With nearly half of the PWD road network classified as dilapidated, the data highlights the scale of the road maintenance challenge facing Kodagu. File Photo Madikeri: As concerns over the condition of roads across Kodagu continue to grow, data from the Public Works Department (PWD) accessed exclusively by The Kodagu Express has revealed that 743.73 km of roads in the district are in a dilapidated condition, raising questions over road safety, connectivity and the effectivene

The warning follows the circulation of social media videos showing trekking activities to mountains, waterfalls and the blooming of Neelakurunji (Strobilanthes spp.) in the Peruru village near Napoklu. File Photo Madikeri: The Forest Department has intensified action against unauthorised commercial trekking in Kodagu’s sensitive forest areas, warning travel agents and tour operators against promoting illegal trekking routes. The warning follows the circulation of social media