Forest inspection in Kodagu reveals body of Haryana woman; Siddapur police launch probe. (Image used for representational purposes only) Madikeri: Forest personnel at the Maldare–Lingapura check-post in Kodagu district uncovered the body of a woman during a routine inspection late on Friday, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Officials stopped a Haryana-registered car at night and questioned its three male occupants, who reportedly

At a time when Kodagu is struggling under the weight of over-tourism, DC Venkat Raja’s call for more tourism-driven projects raises serious concerns. (File photo of Madikeri town in Kodagu) K odagu Deputy Commissioner Venkat Raja’s recent remarks at an event organised by the Coorg Resort and Hotel Association reveal a deeply troubling vision for the district’s future. Suggesting that tourism-related projects will help bring Kodagu’s youth back home not only misreads the groun

Kodagu is known for its scenic beauty and coffee plantations. (Image used for representative purpose only.) Bengaluru: To address the growing environmental concerns and rising human-wildlife conflicts in Kodagu, the Karnataka Western Ghats Conservation Taskforce (KSWGCTF) has proposed the introduction of an e-pass system to regulate tourist inflow into the district. According to the Report on Assessing the Carrying Capacity of the Western Ghats in Karnataka September 2025 (R