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Football talent hunt for Kodagu children on November 8
Kodagu FC to host IKF–KSFA Namma Karnataka Trials at Guddehosur; boys and girls born between 2009 and 2016 eligible
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Two Kodagu natives selected for Karnataka Rajyotsava Award
The Karnataka government has announced 71 awardees for the state's second-highest civilian honour, recognising their achievements across various sectors, including art, literature, sports, education, social service and industry.
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Kodava Hockey Academy appeals to reschedule other family sports tournaments
Academy president Pandanda Bopanna said the appeal was being made to ensure that the different sporting events could be conducted without scheduling conflicts. He added that discussions would be held with the concerned organisers in this regard.
Coffee & Agriculture
Coffee Board conducts farm-level quality awareness programme for growers in Somwarpet
The programme, conducted under the Somwarpet Liaison Zone, brought together 24 pre-registered coffee growers from Somwarpet, Madapura, Suntikoppa and Shanivarsanthe.
Crime
Virajpet Court orders accused in Lawyer assault case to pay ₹50,000 compensation
A court in Virajpet has directed accused of assaulting Virajpet based advocate M.M. Jagadish in January 2021, to pay ₹50,000 in compensation.
Food Lifestyle
Kummu Curry: The earthy flavours of Kodava cuisine
Known as kumm or kummu, mushrooms have long been part of local food traditions. Different varieties are recognised by their traditional names, reflecting their appearance, size and characteristics.
Coffee & Agriculture
Coffee Board promotes Indian brand identity as 70% of coffee exports lack common branding
Addressing a gathering at the Coffee Research Station (CRS) auditorium near Seegodu in Balehonnur, Chikkamagaluru Dinesh said the India Coffee App had been launched to bring coffee growers onto a common platform and encourage them to export coffee under a unified Indian brand.
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Coffee Board signs MoU with IIPM for coffee estate management education
The MoU aims to strengthen professional education and training in the coffee sector.
Crime
Addanda C. Cariappa’s controversial play cancelled amid protests in Bengaluru
Bengaluru City Police direct Suchitra Cinema and Cultural Academy to halt all performances amid escalating protests and allegations over the play’s portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi.
Community
Prasad Bidapa and A.B. Subbaiah from Kodagu receive Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards 2026
Two prominent personalities from Kodagu, fashion choreographer Prasad Bidapa and former Indian hockey captain Dr A.B. Subbaiah, have been honoured with the 2026 Karnataka Rajyotsava Award for their contributions to fashion and sports, respectively.
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Kodagu's Madikeri Dasara generates 25% less waste this year following plastic bottle ban
According to City Municipal Commissioner Ramesh, nearly eight tractor-loads of waste were collected during the post-Dasara clean-up operation.
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Transport
Bengaluru–Kodagu KSRTC bus travel gets costlier: Check revised fares to Madikeri, Virajpet
Following the State-wide bus fare revision that came into effect on November 5, the ordinary KSRTC bus fare from Bengaluru to Madikeri has increased by ₹70 and the fare to Virajpet by ₹68.
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Karnataka Rajyotsava: Remembering Coorg, the Little State That Once Stood on Its Own
Once India's smallest state, Coorg had its own administration, political identity and proud history before merging with Mysore State in 1956. On Karnataka Rajyotsava, Saritha Devaiah Ballachanda revisits the little state's journey and the memories of a distinct identity that continues to endure in Kodagu.
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Former Supreme Court judge A.S. Bopanna inaugurates Senior Civil Court in Ponnampet, Kodagu
The inauguration, attended by several Karnataka High Court judges and senior judicial officials, is expected to improve access to judicial services for residents of Ponnampet taluk.