Illustration for representative purposes only. Madikeri: The Kodagu police have arrested a 64-year-old man for allegedly killing his sister and her suspected partner in Kundacheri village under the jurisdiction of Bhagamandala Police Station on Wednesday. According to the police, the accused, identified as Chandu, a resident of the same village, allegedly murdered his sister Yashodha and a man named Kunhirama following a dispute. Both victims were residents of Kundacheri vil

To support pepper growers, the government has been implementing initiatives under the SPICED Scheme. New Delhi: Pepper production in Kodagu district is expected to witness a significant rise in the coming year, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha. Raising the issue in Parliament, Kodagu Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar sought details from the Centre on the current status of pepper cultivation in Kodagu, the growth in exports, and the measures taken to

AI-generated image used for representational purposes only. Bengaluru: Two recent fatalities caused by elephant attacks in Kodagu district were brought up in the Karnataka Legislative Council on Tuesday, 10 March, 2026 prompting calls for long-term measures to address the rising human-wildlife conflict in the region. If you appreciate the work of The Kodagu Express, please consider supporting independent journalism with a contribution. You may contribute via Google Pay, Phone