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New Damselfly Species Discovered in Kodagu’s Shaded Forests
The newly identified Kodagu Shadowdamsel (Protosticta sooryaprakashi), a slender damselfly with distinctive sky-blue markings, discovered in the shaded forests of Kodagu in the Western Ghats. Photo Courtesy: https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5723.3.3 Madikeri: A team of researchers has discovered a new species of damselfly in the dense, shade-rich forests of the Western Ghats, marking a significant addition to the region’s rich biodiversity. The species, named ‘Koda

Kodagu Express Bureau
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Explained | Why India’s Coffee Growers Want Weather-Linked Insurance
Coffee growers are increasingly vulnerable to erratic weather patterns. Representative image. India’s coffee sector, concentrated largely in Karnataka, is grappling with heightened climate distress and growers say the absence of a dedicated weather-indexed insurance scheme has left them dangerously exposed. According to Arvind Rao, president of the Karnataka Planters’ Association (KPA), farmers cultivating coffee in Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, and Kodagu, districts that together

Saritha Devaiah Ballachanda
Nov 273 min read
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Codava National Council Renews Call for Geopolitical Autonomy and Constitutional Recognition
Retired IAS officer, historian, political scientist and Harvard scholar Dr. Sanjeev Chopra attended the event as the Chief Guest. Madikeri: The Codava National Council (CNC) has renewed its long-standing demand for Codavaland Geopolitical Autonomy and ten other constitutional aspirations, passing a fresh resolution during the 35th Annual Codava National Day and Constitution Day observance. Retired IAS officer, historian, political scientist and Harvard scholar Dr. Sanjeev Ch

Kodagu Express Bureau
Nov 272 min read
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