(Map showing Iran and neighbouring countries in West Asia. For representational purposes only. Not to scale.) Madikeri: In view of the ongoing war in West Asia, the Kodagu district administration has issued a public advisory urging residents to report if their family members are stranded in the conflict-hit region. According to a release from the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), war has broken out in parts of West Asia and certain Gulf countries, leading to sig

The incident has sparked outrage among villagers, who staged protests and expressed strong resentment against the Forest Department. (Representative image.) Madikeri: A first-year Pre-University Course (PUC) student was killed in a tragic elephant attack near Bettathur village in Kodagu on Saturday evening(28 February 2026), triggering anger among local residents over recurring human-wildlife conflict in the area. The deceased has been identified as Pooja, daughter of Girish,

Lord Igguthappa Temple premises in Padi near Kakkabe in Kodagu district. Photo: The Kodagu Express Bureau Kakkabe : The annual Kumbyaar Kalaadcha festival of Lord Igguthappa will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the temple premises in Padi near Kakkabe in Kodagu district. Lord Igguthappa, a revered Kodava deity, is worshipped not only by the Kodava community but also by several other communities across the district. The festival is one of the significant annual observances