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Coorg

(ko͝org), former state, 1,593 sq mi (4,126 sq km), Karnataka state, SW India. Mercara was the capital. Situated mainly in the hilly Western Ghats, the Coorg region produces coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper, and timber; rice is the principal lowland crop. An independent Hindu dynasty ruled Coorg from the late 16th cent. until the British annexed it in 1834.

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Confirming the incident, Kodagu, Superintendent of Police (SP) said that they have taken Venkat into the custody and an inquiry is being conducted.

K'taka: Kannada actor Venkat thrashed by mob for allegedly damaging car

In an official clarification, it referred to media reports that she got angry with Mahesh during the flood review meeting with the Kodagu district administrator and said Mahesh's remark lowered the dignity of the Rajya Sabha, which showed utter lack of regard and knowledge about Indian polity.

Sitharaman fires fresh salvo at Karnataka minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday assured Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy of help in the rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit Kodagu district, an official statement said.

PM pledges Karnataka help in rescue, relief work

We are waiting for the autopsy report before proceeding against Ganapathi," the Kodagu district police said.

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Mr Mukri is returning to his native region of Kushal Nagar, Kodagu, in the Indian state of Karnataka, but admits he is very sad to leave what he calls his 'second home.'

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Summary: Kodagu (Karnataka) [India], Aug 29 (ANI): State chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday visited the flood-affected area of Kodagu district in Karnataka.

K'taka: CM Yediyurappa visits flood-affected Kodagu

Tenders are invited for C/o foot ball ground gallery including chain link fencing and rcc drainage system for sainik school kodagu. Sh providing structural drawings

C/o Foot Ball Ground Gallery Including Chain Link Fencing And Rcc Drainage System For Sainik School Kodagu. Sh Providing Structural Drawings

Kodagu, Karnataka: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday visited the flood-hit Kodagu district and assured the people of Indian Army's help in rebuilding the devastated region's roads.

Sitharaman visits flood-hit Kodagu, promises Army help

IANS Kodagu (Karnataka), A total of 4,225 marooned people have been rescued so far in Karnataka's flood-hit Kodagu district even as incessant rains continued to hamper relief work, said an official on Sunday.

4,225 rescued in Karnataka's flood-hit district

The prosperous hill station of Kodagu district has the least number of beggars -- 30 -- out of which 14 are literate.

169 grads beg on Karnataka streets

Summary: New Delhi (India), Aug 14 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours in most parts of Karnataka, with extremely heavy falls at isolated areas of Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts.