As part of the new rules, tourists will not be allowed to go near elephants from Tuesday onwards. Madikeri: In the wake of the recent death of a woman tourist at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu district, the Karnataka government has introduced stricter safety measures at elephant camps across the State. Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed officials to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure the safety of visitors at all cap

Video grab of the elephant attack at Dubare Elephant Camp Kushalnagar: A woman tourist from Chennai was killed after being trampled by a Dasara elephant at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu district on Sunday morning. The incident took place at the elephant bathing point on the banks of the River Cauvery, a popular tourist attraction where visitors gather to watch elephant activities. The deceased has been identified as Juneshe (33), a homemaker from Chennai. She had travell

Video grab of villagers and police personnel at Herur during a dispute over alleged religious conversion activities in a tribal colony. Suntikoppa: Tension prevailed in Herur village near Suntikoppa, Kodagu after allegations surfaced that a building constructed in a tribal colony was being used to promote Christianity among local residents. The situation led to a dispute during an alleged inauguration programme, prompting police intervention. According to villagers, a group o