{
  "id": 14727842,
  "title": "Trial run of Kambala passes off smoothly in Mysuru",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trial-run-of-kambala-passes-off-smoothly-in-mysuru",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:29:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/trial-run-of-kambala-passes-off-smoothly-in-mysuru/article71588877.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A trial run of the Kambala event, featuring two pairs of buffaloes, took place at a designated slush track in Sathgalli, Mysuru, on Thursday without any significant issues. Puttur MLA Ashok Rai, who leads the Kambala Organising Committee, praised the prepared track and announced that 150 pairs of buffaloes had been chosen to compete in the two-day event scheduled for October 18 and 19. \"The event will run through day and night, with races on both Sunday and Monday,\" Mr. Rai explained, adding that Kambala will be free to watch. Attendees are encouraged to bring their friends and family to enjoy the event at night. The 150 selected buffalo pairs will depart from Mahalingeshwara Temple on Saturday morning, return for a three-hour rest in Kushalnagar, and arrive in Mysuru around 8 p.m. The district administration has accommodated the buffalo owners and their companions. Although 100 more interested pairs were approached, the organizers could not accommodate them due to the government-imposed limit of 150 pairs. The winning buffalo will receive 16 grams of gold, while the runner-up will get 8 grams. A certificate of participation will be given to all participants. Mysuru district administration invited film actor and director Rishab Shetty to participate but there has been no confirmation yet. Mysuru district Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah will inaugurate Kambala at 9 a.m. on Sunday, and the races are expected to continue until 8 p.m. on Monday.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Trial run of Kambala event in Mysuru goes smoothly",
    "150 buffalo pairs selected for two-day event",
    "Kambala to be free to watch with participation certificates"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}