The tragic death of a tourist woman and the subsequent death of an elephant at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu should not be treated as an isolated accident. It is a warning. A warning about what happens when tourism is allowed to overtake science, safety, and animal welfare. For years, elephant camps in Karnataka have increasingly become tourist attractions rather than rehabilitation and care centres. At Dubare and Sakrebailu, close physical interaction with elephants has bec

Image used for representation purposes only Bengaluru: Beekeepers and scientists have raised concerns over increasing adulteration and misleading branding in Karnataka’s honey market, warning that the trend is damaging consumer confidence and hurting genuine producers. Industry stakeholders alleged that low-cost honey procured from other States is being repackaged and marketed as premium Coorg honey in several parts of Karnataka. The issue was highlighted during a World Honey

Marthanda fought through the night before succumbing to injuries. Madikeri: What began as a sudden clash between two elephants at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu in Karnataka ended in a prolonged and painful struggle for survival for Marthanda, a 53-year-old makhna elephant once feared across Hassan district as the notorious “paddy raider.” The Kodagu Express spoke to Forest Department officials and gathered exclusive details about the sequence of events that led to Martha