Kodagu police recover 104 stolen mobile phones worth ₹11 lakh. (Representative image) Madikeri: In a significant breakthrough, the Kodagu district police recovered 104 mobile phones that had been reported stolen since 2022 and returned them to their rightful owners at a function held in Madikeri on Tuesday. Superintendent of Police Bindu Mani R.N. said the recovered mobile phones, belonging to various brands, were collectively valued at around ₹11 lakh. The devices were trace

A view of Mandalpatti in Kodagu. Photo: The Kodagu Express / Bhagya Prakash K. Madikeri: The Forest Department has announced that Mandalpatti, a popular hilltop tourist destination near Madikeri, will remain closed to visitors from February 16 to 28 owing to road repair and development works. According to Abhishek, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Madikeri Division, the temporary closure has been necessitated to facilitate repair and improvement of the approach road leadi

The tiger’s movement in the region over the past few days has heightened fear, particularly after several incidents of cattle lifting were reported. (Image used for representative purpose only) Ponnampet: Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna has directed Forest Department officials to take steps to capture a tiger that has been sighted in Besagur, triggering concern among residents of the village and surrounding areas. The tiger’s movement in the region over the past few days has heigh