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HISTORICAL FACTS: Kodagu - The Untold Story

Meet Victoria Gowramma: Indian princess who grew up inside Buckingham Palace and became the first royal to convert to Christianity, had Queen Victoria as her godmother

The tale of Princess Gowramma, daughter of the last Raja of Kodagu, begins with her baptism in London, where Queen Victoria assumed the role of her godmother and named her Victoria Gowramma. After marrying Colonel John Campbell and having a daughter, she encountered societal bias due to her appearance. Tragically,…

The Times of India

User shares stunning video of divine lightening strikes on Madikeri mountains also called 'Scotland of India': Watch

A stunning video of a lightning storm over Madikeri in Karnataka's Kodagu district is going viral. The footage shows repeated lightning flashes illuminating mist-covered mountains. Shared by an advocate, the clip is described as divine fireworks. Social media users are amazed by the breathtaking and surreal visuals. The video highlights…

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Karnataka: Woman tourist from Chennai crushed to death after getting trapped during fight between two elephants in Kodagu

A tourist tragically died at Karnataka's Dubare elephant camp when two trained elephants fought during a bathing session. One elephant lost balance and fell, crushing the 33-year-old woman. Following the incident, authorities are implementing new restrictions on close-contact tourist activities with elephants.

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The happy, hopeful coffee farmers of Karnataka

Coffee prices surge in Karnataka, benefiting growers like Sanketh Appaiah who invest in assets like new vehicles.

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The Hindu Impact: Minister orders probe into chopping and burning of trees near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Kodagu Karnataka

Environmentalists and activists in Kodagu have raised an alarm over the alleged destruction of trees.

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Ayanur Manjunath complains of lack of time to reach each voter in election to Karnataka Legislative Council

The South-West Graduates’ constituency includes voters enrolled in Shivamogga, parts of Davangere, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada districts. A candidate had to depend on his/her party’s organisation to reach each voter.

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Environment activists alarmed as trees chopped and burnt near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Kodagu

According to environmental activists, the Mundrote Forest Range, located near the Kerala border where the alleged illegal activity took place, is renowned for its rich flora, which includes over 6,000 species of trees and plants.

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Tata Power installs 220 EV charging points across Karnataka

These chargers are located along major highways between Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Davangere, and Mysuru. They offer sustainable solutions at popular tourist destinations like Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu.

The Hindu

Man beheads minor girl he was engaged to in Kodagu

Tragic beheading of minor girl in Kodagu village by fiancé sparks outrage, leading to police investigation and security measures.

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High-decibel campaigns end, candidates’ fate to be sealed in EVMs on poll day

Public campaigning ends in Mysuru, Mandya, and Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituencies before elections, candidates make last-minute appeals to voters.

The Hindu

Mysuru, Kodagu all set for April 26 Lok Sabha polls

With the Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency all set for the elections scheduled on April 26 under the first phase of polls in the State, the public campaign will come to an end on Wednesday at 6 p.m. There has to be no public campaigning - silence period - in the…

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BJP protests in Siddapura after party worker knocked down by car dies

BJP workers protest fatal accident, demand arrests, while Congress MLAs appeal for peace in Kodagu district.

The Hindu

You elected doctor, advocate in Kodagu last year, now elect an engineer: Ponnanna

Elect engineer M. Lakshman for Mysuru Lok Sabha to continue development in Kodagu, urged MLA A.S. Ponnanna.

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DKS woos Vokkaligas in Mysuru and Kodagu

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar rallies Vokkaliga community support in Mysuru Lok Sabha elections against BJP and Congress.

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Fearing defeat, BJP denied ticket to Simha

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticizes BJP for not renominating MP Prathap Simha, urges support for Congress candidate M. Lakshman.

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In Kodagu, Lakshman seeks support to fulfil his vision

M. Lakshman, Congress candidate for Mysuru Lok Sabha, campaigns in Kodagu with MLA Ponnanna, promising development and fulfilling election promises.

The Hindu

Suspected Maoists spotted again near Kukke Subrahmanya, ANF combing forest on Kodagu-Dakshina Kannada district border in Karnataka

Anti-Naxal Force combing forest on Kodagu-Dakshina Kannada district border in Karnataka.

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‘Suspected Maoists looking for conducive place to continue their operations in Karnataka’

Four armed individuals — two men and two women — were recently seen in Koojimale near Sampaje, on the border of Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu districts.

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Tourism development of Mysuru, Kodagu will be my focus area: Yaduveer

BJP candidate for the Mysuru Lok Sabha seat Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Monday said tourism development of Mysuru and Kodagu and retaining the heritage value of both the districts would be on his agenda for the next five years if he was elected.

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LS polls: Lakshman lists out vision for Kodagu

M. Lakshman, Congress candidate for Mysuru Lok Sabha, emphasizes party recognition of workers and promises development for Kodagu.

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Nomination filing for Mysuru LS seat to start today

Nomination process for Mysore-Kodagu Lok Sabha constituency begins, election date set for April 26.

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Simha attacks Siddaramaiah, claims he ‘disrespects’ Mysuru kings

Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha criticizes CM Siddaramaiah, urges support for BJP candidate Yaduveer Wadiyar in upcoming election.

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Don’t issue NOCs for commercial land conversion in Kodagu district, ask environmentalists

Environmentalists and conservationists from Kodagu want a resolution to be passed against issuing No Objection Certificates for commercial land conservation in the district.

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4.66 lakh people in Kodagu eligible to cast vote

4.66 lakh eligible voters in Kodagu for Mysuru parliamentary constituency elections, with detailed demographics and election process information.

The Hindu

Mysuru-Kodagu and Chamarajanagar among the 20 seats Congress is winning in Karnataka, says Siddaramaiah

Mysuru-Kodagu and Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituencies are among the 20 seats that the Congress party was confident of winning in Karnataka in the coming elections, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

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