The initiative seeks to strengthen the coffee value chain while generating sustainable livelihood opportunities for women across the State. File Photo The Karnataka government has cleared ₹25 crore to establish 2,500 coffee kiosks branded as ‘Akka Cafe’, to be managed by women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The move is designed to deepen the coffee value chain while creating livelihood opportunities for women across the State. What is the objective? Speaking at the

Bomb scare at Kodagu court turns out to be hoax. File Photo By Arrangement Madikeri : A bomb scare disrupted functioning at the Kodagu district court on Monday after an anonymous email claimed that an explosive device had been placed inside the court building. Soon after the alert was received, police personnel cleared the premises, asking advocates, litigants and visitors to vacate the complex as a safety measure. Court hearings were halted temporarily while security agencie