The announcement comes as concerns remain high among communities in the Western Ghats, including those in Kodagu and other districts covered by the proposed ESA. Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday announced that it would reject the latest draft notification issued by the Centre proposing an Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA) covering 20,668 square kilometres across 1,449 villages in the State. Forest, Environment and Ecology Minister Ramalinga Reddy made the announcement i

The action followed a vehicle inspection conducted by the Traffic Police Sub-Inspector and personnel in Kushalnagar. Kushalnagar: A case has been registered against a Mahindra Thar car at the Kushalnagar Traffic Police Station in Kodagu for allegedly violating motor vehicle regulations by using dazzling lights and lights resembling those used on police vehicles. The action followed a vehicle inspection conducted by the Traffic Police Sub-Inspector and personnel in Kushalnagar

The third edition of IICF is being organised by the Coffee Board of India in association with the Specialty Coffee Association of India (SCAI). Bengaluru: India’s coffee industry is set for another major gathering as the India International Coffee Festival (IICF) returns to Bengaluru from February 26 to 28, 2027. The three-day event will bring together stakeholders from across the coffee value chain, from growers and roasters to café brands, baristas, equipment manufacturers