Thief steals Rs 20 lakh gold from Kodagu house
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.
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.
Pune authorities install cages and plan siren use for Koregaon Bhima anniversary after recent leopard attacks. Forest dept to survey area ahead of Jan 1 event attended by lakhs.
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.
Tamil Nadu is using artificial intelligence to prevent human-elephant encounters in the Nilgiris' Gudalur area, a key migratory route. Learn how technology is protecting lives.
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.
Two black bears entered a school in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, attacking students. Read about the heroic rescue and the rising human-wildlife conflict in the state.
Two black bears attacked a Class VI student at a school in Chamoli. A brave classmate intervened, suffering injuries. Forest dept deploys cages as wildlife conflicts rise in Uttarakhand.
Tamil Nadu govt launches a Rs 6 crore AI-powered control centre in Gudalur to manage human-elephant conflicts using real-time alerts and surveillance. Read how technology aims to protect both communities and wildlife.
Madikeri's tourism faces a major hurdle as a severe parking shortage frustrates visitors and drivers. Officials are scrambling for solutions. Read more about the crisis and proposed fixes.
Stella, a wildlife crime detective dog, helps Madikeri forest officials remove deadly traps in coffee plantations, aiding tiger conservation after a tragic death. Read how she's fighting poaching.
Residents of Hakke-Huluse near Kudige protested against a proposed stray dog care centre, citing wildlife issues. Officials assured a review and pledged a new bus shelter. Read more.
Residents of Koothi in Madikeri staged a protest against the poor quality of the Rs 20 crore Magadi-Jalsur State Highway (SH-85) project. Read about their demands and official inaction.
At its 45th Karnataka South Provincial Conference in Madikeri, ABVP leaders emphasized the 'nation first' principle, warned against foreign influence on youth, and highlighted cultural revival. Read key insights.
An 8-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Pune's Junnar, marking the third child death in two months. The Forest Department seeks permission to eliminate the animal as human-leopard conflict escalates. Read more.
Honorary wildlife wardens in Nagpur have submitted urgent measures to NMC after leopard attacks injured 7. They cite stray animals & garbage as key attractants. Read the full plan.
Farmers in Bijnor's Najibabad drove away a weak elephant damaging crops, fearing blame if it died. Forest officials deny claims of an abandoned calf. Read the full story on the escalating conflict.
Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttira S Ponnanna announces release of funds for major road works, including ₹5.6 crore for town main road. Two new concrete roads inaugurated. Read for details.
Karnataka's strict conservation measures have boosted wildlife numbers, but shrinking buffers are causing a surge in human-animal conflicts. Explore the challenges of conservation success. Read more.
Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda laid the foundation for a BR Ambedkar statue at Municipality Park. The ₹44 lakh project, funded by council & MLA funds, aims for an April 14, 2026 inauguration. Read more.
The hanging bridge near Sri Ramalingeswara Temple in Kanive, Madikeri, is in a dangerous state. Officials have banned entry and restricted movement. Details on the inspection and safety measures inside.
Explore Coorg, Karnataka's hill station gem. Discover its coffee estates, ancient Madikeri Fort, Raja's Seat, and unique Kodava culture. Plan your escape to Scotland of India.
Kushalnagar witnessed a magnificent Hanuman Jayanti celebration with 8 beautifully decorated mantaps. Over 800 police personnel ensured security as thousands of devotees participated. Read more about the festivities.
Two men killed by elephants in Assam within 24 hours, highlighting the deadly conflict during harvest season. Officials cite shrinking forests as the cause. Read more.
A tiger attacked and killed cows in two Madikeri villages, Badaga Banangala and Hathur. Forest officials have inspected the sites and launched operations to rescue the big cat. Read more.
A miraculous rescue in Madikeri as 2-year-old Sunanya is found unharmed after spending 14 hours alone in a coffee plantation. Read how a pet dog helped locate the missing child.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah declared regional dialects like Arebhashe have enriched Kannada language at Karnataka Arebhashe Academy awards in Madikeri.
A one-year-old girl was mauled to death by a leopard in Amreli's Trambakpur village. This marks the third big cat attack in Gujarat this week. Forest department has deployed cages.