kodagu district

Pre-monsoon showers begin across five districts; utility urges vigilance and prompt reporting of faults

First phase targets 55–60 hero stones in Kushalnagar villages

Tourists to watch jumbos from a safe point at a distance of 100 feet

A violent clash between two elephants at Dubare camp tragically led to the death of Marthanda, a 53-year-old makhna elephant, within 24 hours. Suffering multiple deep stab wounds and severe internal trauma, the 4,500kg jumbo lost a significant amount of blood. Once a notorious "paddy raider," Marthanda's painful end has deeply affected camp personnel.