Kodagu Tourism Dips in 2025 as Visitor Numbers Decline
Tourist arrivals in Kodagu district dropped in 2025, missing the 50 lakh target. Key attractions like Raja Seat saw significant declines, with December showing a sharp fall.
Tourist arrivals in Kodagu district dropped in 2025, missing the 50 lakh target. Key attractions like Raja Seat saw significant declines, with December showing a sharp fall.
A survey in Kodagu district identifies 5,602 stray dogs. Officials plan sterilization centers in Madikeri, Virajpet, Kushalnagar, Somwarpet, and Ponnampet to control the population.
Residents of Echur Kunda village in Ponnampet taluk staged a dharna against an asphalt and cement mixing plant, citing severe health issues and pollution. They demand immediate closure of the unit.
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar announces Union government funding to fortify the landslide-prone Sampaje-Kushalnagar highway stretch with protective walls and safety features.
Residents of Sundernagar protest as forest department actions halt development, declaring area a deemed forest. Former MLA Appachu Ranjan pledges support. Read more.
Karnataka govt sanctions Rs 9 crore for a synthetic athletic track & Rs 1.5 crore for a basketball court at Madikeri's General Thimayya Stadium. MLA Manthar Gowda announces initial fund release.
Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna inaugurated multiple road projects and a power line in Ponnampet taluk, totalling Rs 10.7 crore. He urged officials to ensure quality and timely completion for public convenience.
Former MP Pratap Simmha details the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, highlighting increased work days to 120 and 266 classified works for transparency. Read more.
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar writes to Jal Shakti Minister, demanding urgent central funds and action plan to combat pollution and encroachments on the River Cauvery in Kodagu.
Following complaints, ITDP officials inspected the Dubare tribal settlement in Madikeri. Residents highlighted severe water scarcity and dangerous electrical connections. Officials have assured immediate action.
Somwarpet police held a crucial meeting with coffee growers to outline guidelines for hiring migrant workers and preventing illegal immigration during the picking season. Learn the key safety measures.
Badagarakeri Govt Higher Primary School in rural Kodagu, preparing for its 125th anniversary, is threatened by a collapsing wall. 73 students' safety at risk as authorities are urged for urgent renovation.
Ex-MLAs KG Bopaiah & Appachu Ranjan allege a new Congress circular has reignited the settled Jamma Bane land dispute in Kodagu. They urge the govt not to mislead the public. Read the full story.
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar demands immediate steps to halt pollutants entering River Cauvery in Kushalnagar, citing health risks and unfinished projects.
Agriculture officials in Kodagu mandate strict adherence to fertiliser inventory rules. Retailers must sell only to local farmers based on landholding, with FIR threats for violations.
Kodagu officials emphasized boosting MSMEs for national development. Govt support, Rs 1,300 crore credit, and 5% interest loans aim to spur jobs and innovation. Read more.
A 62-year-old farmer was killed by a wild elephant near his farm in Madikeri's Sangayyanpur. In a separate incident, a 39-year-old man was murdered in Kodagu. Read the latest details.
DSS coordinator alleges donations sought for Rs 44 lakh Ambedkar statue project in Madikeri, questions silence on Hubballi Dalit murder case. Read the full report.
Kodagu SP K Ramarajan warns homestays & resorts of legal action for illegal activities during New Year. Music till 10 PM, no loud parties. Call 112 for complaints.
Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda announces a special ₹80 crore grant for road development in Kodagu. The funds, pending CM's approval, aim to transform State Highway-85 and address long-standing public demands.
A herd of wild elephants wreaked havoc on Pollibetta Road in Siddapur, Kodagu, destroying lakhs worth of crops. The increasing menace threatens coffee harvest and worker safety. Read more.
Investigation intensifies into teakwood smuggling from Kajur Reserve Forest near Madikeri. 59 logs seized, one staff missing, and insider involvement suspected. Read the latest developments.
A burglar broke into a house in Siddapur, Kodagu, stealing gold jewellery worth over Rs 20 lakh and cash. Police found clues, including a hat and shoes. Read the full investigation details.
Kodagu administration enforces strict safety guidelines for resorts and homestays ahead of New Year. Mandatory visitor details, safety kits, and 24x7 helplines ensure an incident-free peak season in Madikeri.
Residents of Nellihudikeri voiced grievances over Jal Jeevan Mission work quality and rising human-animal conflict at the gram sabha. Officials respond with assurances. Read the full report.
Madikeri, the popular hill station, faced a massive influx of tourists during the Christmas and New Year season, leading to 100% lodge occupancy and severe traffic congestion, especially near Raja Seat.
Angry villagers in Maragodu, Madikeri, protested the 20-year neglect of the Maragodu-Katlekadu road. Officials promised repairs after KSRTC buses stopped plying. Read the full story.
Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna inaugurated new forest staff quarters and distributed beehives, sewing machines, and digital tools in Madikeri, emphasizing self-reliance and rural development.
Kodagu district launches a major Pulse Polio immunisation drive targeting over 32,700 children. Special focus on migrant kids and tourists. Details on booths and dates inside.
Farmers in Kodagu confront officials over a disputed crop loss survey. They demand fair compensation for areca, coffee, pepper, and rice, alleging reports downplay losses. Officials promise action.