Police said they initiated the case suo motu after the video began circulating widely. Madikeri: Three youths in Madikeri were arrested after a video allegedly showing them using abusive language and insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral on social media. The Kodagu police registered a suo motu case following widespread public outrage, according to Channel Coorg/Coorg Express report. The arrested have been identified as Fahad M.E. (31), a resident of Rani Pete, Ma

Farmers and horticulture experts discuss the growing potential of Kodagu’s off-season litchi during the Litchi Fruit Fest at the Horticultural Experiment Centre in Chettalli. (Representative image) Chettalli : Kodagu’s off-season litchi is fast gaining prominence as a potential game-changer for horticulture in the district, with experts identifying it as a promising focus area for future expansion. The crop’s prospects were highlighted at the Litchi Fruit Fest held recently a

The district’s first formal celebration commenced at the historic Paadi Shree Igguthappa Temple, where the traditional ritual of cutting the first stalks of paddy was performed. Madikeri/Virajpet: Kodagu witnessed vibrant Puthari celebrations on Thursday, 4 December, as households, temples, and paddy fields across the district came alive with rituals marking the annual harvest festival. Despite clouds hovering overhead and fears of rainfall, the festive spirit remained undete