Date: October 18th, 2026

Kambala makes Dasara debut 
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Kambala makes Dasara debut 

October 18, 2026

Slushy tracks echo with whistles, cheers as buffalo pairs charge forward  Mysuru: For the first time in Mysuru Dasara’s history, Kambala, the traditional buffalo race of coastal Karnataka, was held as part of the festivities this year.  Organised by the Dasara Kambala Sub-Committee at the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) Grounds near VTU Regional Centre on…

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Parking, entry woes mar buffalo run 

October 18, 2026

Mysuru: The inaugural Kambala drew a huge crowd, but poor parking arrangements, confusion over entry and difficulties in accessing the spectator gallery caused inconvenience to visitors and journalists at the venue.  Media personnel arriving as early as 9.30 am struggled to enter the venue, park their vehicles and locate designated areas ahead of the event,…

Dasara Dog Show: 780 furry friends steal limelight  
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Dasara Dog Show: 780 furry friends steal limelight  

October 18, 2026

Mysuru: Over 780 pet dogs representing over 50 breeds took part in the Dasara Dog Show held as part of Raitha Dasara at J.K. Grounds this morning. The show was inaugurated by Animal Husbandry Minister C. Puttaranga Shetty.  Pet owners from across the State brought their dogs to the event, showcasing a wide range of…

Bad weather cuts short Air Show 
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Bad weather cuts short Air Show 

October 18, 2026

Mere six-minute show disappoints spectators  Mysuru: Thousands of spectators who gathered at the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap this morning to watch the Dasara Air Show were disappointed as bad weather forced the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) to cut short its display to just six minutes.  The show, scheduled to begin at 11 am,…

State-level milking competition: Holy Cow! 
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State-level milking competition: Holy Cow! 

October 18, 2026

Bidadi bovine yields 44.2 litres of milk; walks away with first prize of Rs. 1 lakh  Mysuru: Ashwini Ambarish of Bidadi in Bengaluru Rural district won the first prize in Karnataka State-level Milking Competition held as part of Raitha Dasara-2026 at J.K. Grounds yesterday, with her Holstein Friesian (H.F.) cow yielding 44.200 litres of milk…

City roads witness traffic jams for Dasara 
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City roads witness traffic jams for Dasara 

October 18, 2026

Mysuru: As Dasara events have commenced with city roads illuminated in a unique manner, tourists are arriving in large numbers from across the State and neighbouring States as well, city roads are seeing huge vehicular traffic resulting in traffic jams.  As part of Dasara festivities, Flower Show, Aahara Mela, Dasara Exhibition, cultural programmes at various…

Medal-winning buffaloes to thrill Kambala crowds 
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Medal-winning buffaloes to thrill Kambala crowds 

October 18, 2026

‘Raja’ boasts of 65 championship medals; ‘Bhaargi’ and ‘Somu’ won 17 titles last year  Mysuru: Among the champion Kambala buffaloes that have arrived in Mysuru for Dasara Kambala are ‘Raja’, a dominant performer in the senior rope (Hagga) category with a lifetime tally of 65 championship medals and the pair ‘Bhaargi’ and ‘Somu’, which won…

Thousands witness sacred ‘Cauvery Theerthodbhava’ 
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Thousands witness sacred ‘Cauvery Theerthodbhava’ 

October 18, 2026

Madikeri: Thousands of devotees gathered at Talacauvery in Kodagu district last night to witness the annual Cauvery Theerthodbhava, amid the chanting of mantras and the performance of religious rituals. The sacred moment occurred at 7.50 pm in Mesha Lagna at the Brahma Kundike, regarded as the source of River Cauvery, at the foothills of the…

Punjabi pop meets Kannada folk songs 
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Punjabi pop meets Kannada folk songs 

October 18, 2026

Mysuru: Punjabi pop, Kannada folk and Hindi film songs came together on the fifth day of Yuva Dasara 2026, as singers Jasmine Sandlas and Naveen Sajju kept the crowd on its feet at the venue near Uttanahalli on the city’s outskirts yesterday.  Jasmine Sandlas, known for her powerful voice and energetic performances, drew loud cheers…

Streets prepared for a grand Jumboo Savari 
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Streets prepared for a grand Jumboo Savari 

October 18, 2026

Mysuru: With just three days remaining for the Mysuru Dasara  grand Jumboo Savari procession, preparations are underway in full swing across the Cultural Capital.  The setting up of pandals along Albert Victor Road, from Chamaraja Circle to the Town Hall has started.   Barricades to prevent people from coming on to Jumboo Savari route are being…

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