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Saritha Devaiah Ballachanda serves as the Managing Editor of The Kodagu Express. With experience in the media industry, she has contributed as an associate cinematographer to documentaries, feature films, and ad films, highlighting her technical expertise and creative vision. Holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Photography and a Master’s degree in Commerce, Saritha channels her passion for journalism and media expertise to deliver impactful storytelling and provide strong editorial leadership at The Kodagu Express.
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Mar 5, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Why West Asia Tensions May Impact Indian Coffee Exports
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. Why are...
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Feb 17, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Explained | How Will 2,500 Akka Cafes Transform Karnataka’s Coffee Sector?
The initiative seeks to strengthen the coffee value chain while generating sustainable livelihood opportunities for women across the State. File Photo The Karnataka government has cleared ₹25 crore to establish 2,500 coffee kiosks branded as ‘Akka Cafe’, to be managed by women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The move is designed to deepen the coffee value chain while creating livelihood opportunities for women across the State. What is the objective? Speaking at the inauguration of...
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Dec 17, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Explained | Why Karnataka Amended its Land Law to Resolve Kodagu’s Jamma Bane Land Puzzle
The Karnataka Land Revenue (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to bridge the legal and administrative gap between customary practices in Kodagu and modern revenue laws. The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday approved an amendment to the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964, taking a significant step towards untangling long-standing land ownership complexities in Kodagu (Coorg) district. The move is aimed at formally recognising and regulating Jamma Bane lands, a distinctive form of tenure...
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