Competing in the 85 kg category, Kariappa took part alongside participants from universities across the country. Mysuru: Nellira Ravi Kariappa from Kodagu recently represented the Coorg and Mysore region at the All India University Best Physique Bodybuilding National Level Competition held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, from March 2 to March 4. Competing in the 85 kg category, Kariappa took part alongside participants from universities across the country. Though he did no

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presenting the Karnataka State Budget at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on March 6, 2026. Photo: The Kodagu Express. Bengaluru: Road infrastructure and healthcare services in Kodagu have received allocations in the Karnataka Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on 6 March 2026, Friday, drawing mixed reactions from political leaders and stakeholders in the district. While Congress leaders described the budget as development-oriented, the Bha

Exporters say uncertainty surrounding the conflict in West Asia has already begun affecting logistics. Photo: The Kodagu Express Even as India’s coffee harvest season concludes and exports gather momentum, rising tensions in West Asia have triggered concern among exporters who fear disruptions to shipments and trade routes. The Kodagu Express explains how the geopolitical situation could affect one of India’s key agricultural exports and the global markets that depend on it.