A view of the historic Madikeri Palace in Madikeri, Kodagu district. Photo by: K. Bhagya Prakash/The Kodagu Express. Madikeri: The Union Government has initiated steps to transform the historic Madikeri Palace in Kodagu district into a major heritage tourism destination, with plans for conservation, improved visitor amenities, and the establishment of a museum showcasing the region’s rich cultural legacy. The development follows sustained efforts by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin arrives in Coorg for private stay. Madikeri: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M. K. Stalin has arrived in Kodagu for a two-day private visit along with his family, according to sources. Sources said Mr. Stalin is staying at a private resort in Madikeri and is expected to spend time with family members amid the scenic surroundings of the hill district, popularly known as Coorg. The visit is understood to be personal in

A File Photo of Deepak Thimaya with DK Shivakumar. Bengaluru: Senior journalist and Kodagu native Deepak Thimaya has emerged as one of the frontrunners for the influential post of Media Advisor to the Chief Minister, according to sources in the Congress party who spoke to The Kodagu Express. The development comes amid indications of a leadership transition in Karnataka, with Congress sources suggesting that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar could soon assume the office of