Don’t fear the king cobra, says expert

When you spot a king cobra, no matter how petrfied you are, stay put. Don’t run for cover, is herpetologist SnakeSatish’s advice. The king cobra, he says, is a shy creature. “When we walk in the forests, the reptile catches the earth’s vibration and moves away from it,” he explains. Satish works as a warden [...]

Kodagu dist gets Rs1 crore for rain damages

The government has released Rs 1 crore for rain damages in Kodagu. The district administration had submitted a report pegging damage to the tune of Rs 20.43 crore. A person was killed in the rain havoc. The zilla panchayat incurred losses to the tune of Rs 15.68 crore, PWD of Rs 4.47 crore, Chescom of [...]

RBI slaps fine on bank

RBI has slapped a fine of Rs 5 lakh on the Kodagu District Central Co-operative bank here for violating norms. The apex bank has directed the co-operative bank to close all mutual funds, a rule enacted recently and applicable to all financial institutions. The DCC Bank had Rs 60 crore as mutual funds and had [...]

‘Adventure’ tourists cautioned of flash floods in Kodagu

Tourists visiting the hilly district of Kodagu, which receives a high amount of rainfall, have been asked to be cautious when they go on adventurous sojourns like trekking and hiking during monsoon as flash floods could cause danger to their lives. Deputy Commissioner Chandregowda today cautioned the tourists and asked them to take enough care [...]