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

Telugu movie ‘The Girlfriend’ earns rave reviews; Kodagu native Rashmika Mandanna gets emotional at success meet. Photo courtesy: Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram Madikeri: Kodagu native and popular actress Rashmika Mandanna is earning widespread praise for her compelling performance in the recently released Telugu film The Girlfriend. The film, which hit theatres on November 7, has seen a steady rise at the box office, buoyed by glowing reviews and strong word of mouth from audi

The image depicting river pollution is used for representative purposes only. Madikeri: The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Kodagu Deputy Commissioner to submit a detailed report on efforts taken to curb pollution in the Cauvery and Lakshmana Theertha rivers. The directive follows a complaint filed by members of the Save Cauvery River organisation, who raised concerns over severe contamination caused by the discharge of untreated waste and sew