South Western Railway has clarified that no railway line proposal through Kodagu is under consideration. Representative Image. Madikeri: Days after The Kodagu Express reported growing opposition in Kodagu to a purported railway line proposal passing through the district, South Western Railway (SWR) has issued an official clarification stating that no such project is currently under consideration and that no survey is being conducted for the proposed route. The clarification c

A view of the historic Madikeri Palace in Madikeri, Kodagu district. Photo by: K. Bhagya Prakash/The Kodagu Express. Madikeri: The Union Government has initiated steps to transform the historic Madikeri Palace in Kodagu district into a major heritage tourism destination, with plans for conservation, improved visitor amenities, and the establishment of a museum showcasing the region’s rich cultural legacy. The development follows sustained efforts by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin arrives in Coorg for private stay. Madikeri: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M. K. Stalin has arrived in Kodagu for a two-day private visit along with his family, according to sources. Sources said Mr. Stalin is staying at a private resort in Madikeri and is expected to spend time with family members amid the scenic surroundings of the hill district, popularly known as Coorg. The visit is understood to be personal in