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CNC Marks Codava New Year With Traditional Rituals, Reiterates Key Demands
The celebrations began early in the morning with ritualistic worship of Mother Earth in a paddy field owned by Kupadhira N. Mohan. Madikeri, April 14: The Codava National Council (CNC) celebrated Edmyar 1, the Codava New Year, on April 14 with traditional rituals at Bettathur village in Bengnaad, marking the 32nd consecutive year of public observance as per the Codava calendar. If you appreciate our work, please consider supporting us with a donation. You may contribute via G

Kodagu Express Bureau
Apr 152 min read


Explained: As Monsoon Nears, Is Kodagu Ready to Meet Farmers’ Fertiliser Needs?
Bags of fertilisers. (Photo used for representative purposes.) Madikeri : As the southwest monsoon approaches, the district administration in Kodagu has begun early preparations to ensure that farmers do not face shortages during the crucial agricultural season. At a recent meeting of the District Fertilizer Committee in Madikeri, Deputy Commissioner S.J. Somashekhar stressed the need for timely action, particularly in light of forecasts indicating an early onset of rains in

Saritha Devaiah Ballachanda
Apr 143 min read


Book Review: Kodagu-Based Author Nitin Kushalappa Brings Deccan’s Oral Traditions to Life
This collection vividly revives the Deccan’s oral traditions through tales of local heroes, folk deities, and forbidden love. I n Folktales, Myths and Legends from the Deccan , author Nitin Kushalappa offers a compelling literary journey into the heart of the Deccan, a region where storytelling has thrived for centuries through rich oral traditions. Spanning the vast plateau, coastal plains, forest belts and hill regions, the Deccan’s cultural landscape is vividly captured in

Kodagu Express Bureau
Apr 142 min read
