The warning follows the circulation of social media videos showing trekking activities to mountains, waterfalls and the blooming of Neelakurunji (Strobilanthes spp.) in the Peruru village near Napoklu. File Photo Madikeri: The Forest Department has intensified action against unauthorised commercial trekking in Kodagu’s sensitive forest areas, warning travel agents and tour operators against promoting illegal trekking routes. The warning follows the circulation of social media

A historic finish at the Merino Muster in New Zealand as Bhavani becomes the first Indian woman to win a medal at a Worldloppet event. New Zealand: Thekkada Bhavani from Kodagu has scripted a notable achievement in Indian winter sports by winning a silver medal at the Merino Muster cross-country skiing event held at Snow Farm in New Zealand. Competing in the Women’s 30s age category in the 21-km race on August 22, Bhavani completed the course in 1:34:38. With the performance,

The Coffee Board has developed the India Coffee App to facilitate registration and compliance. Madikeri: The Coffee Board of India has urged coffee growers and traders exporting to the European Union (EU) to register on the India Coffee App to comply with the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Speaking at a conference organised by the Coffee Board at Kudumangalore near Kushalnagar recently, Coffee Board Chairman M.J. Dinesh said the EU is an important market fo