Golden triumph: (Left-Right) Kiran Pahal, Prachi Singh, M.R. Poovamma and Vithya Ramraj celebrate after winning gold in the women’s 4x400m relay at Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. | Photo Courtesy: The Hindu Nagoya(Japan): Kodagu native Poovamma Raju Machettira was part of the Indian quartet that delivered a gold-medal-winning performance in the women’s 4x400m relay at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Tuesday, September 29. Poovamma joined Kiran Pahal, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj to clock

The elephant died at around 9.50 a.m. after it suddenly collapsed. Photo: Special Arrangement Kushalnagar: A 19-year-old male elephant, which had been undergoing treatment at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu since April, died on Tuesday morning (29 September 2026) despite more than five months of continuous medical care, the Forest Department said. The elephant died at around 9.50 a.m. after it suddenly collapsed. Forest Department veterinarians immediately administered int

According to a press note issued by KSRTC’s Bengaluru Central Division, the service is being introduced for the convenience of passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Kodagu. Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will introduce a new Rajahamsa bus service between Bengaluru and Bhagamandala in Kodagu district from October 1, 2026. According to a press release issued by KSRTC’s Bengaluru Central Division, the service is being introduced for the c