Kambala

Supreme Court refuses to block Kambala in Karnataka for now

The buffalo racing sport, Kambala, will continue in Karnataka for now, as the Supreme Court on Monday refused to stop it saying it will hear the matter in March.

Feb 12, 2018, 13:32 PM IST

President gives assent, buffalo sport 'Kambala' now legal in Karnataka

Earlier in February, the Karnataka Government had passed an amendment bill in the state assembly to legalise the traditional buffalo race Kambala.

Jul 04, 2017, 00:37 AM IST

Kambala bill sent to President for assent

A Bill passed recently by Karnataka Assembly to legalise traditional buffalo race "Kambala" and bullock cart races has been sent to the President for his assent, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister T B Jayachandra said today.

Feb 22, 2017, 22:37 PM IST

PETA to move SC against Jallikattu, Kambala

In a bid to put an end to the bull-taming sport of Tamil Nadu, Jallikattu, and the buffalo race of Karnataka, Kambala, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Wednesday said it will move the Supreme Court challenging the legislation passed by the assemblies of both states for having allowed these sports.

Feb 22, 2017, 17:39 PM IST

Kambala Bill, inspired by Jallikattu Bill in Tamil Nadu, passed in Karnataka Assembly

Kambala involves a pair of buffaloes tied to the plough and anchored by one person.

Feb 13, 2017, 13:05 PM IST

Jallikattu row: AWBI files affidavit in SC, urges court to declare TN govt's law as 'invalid'

The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) on Monday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court seeking that the Tamil Nadu Government`s law on bull-taming sport Jallikattu be made invalid.

Jan 31, 2017, 14:27 PM IST

Karnataka to amend Act to facilitate Kambala as protests grow

"The cabinet has decided to move a draft bill in the legislature session scheduled from February 6 to February 10. It will allow Kambala and bullock cart racing," Law Minister T B Jayachandra told reporters.

Jan 28, 2017, 22:58 PM IST

Kambala protest: Thousands stage massive rally in Karnataka, demands to lift ban on sport

Raising the pitch for lifting the ban on annual buffalo race "Kambala" in Karnataka, thousands of people on Saturday staged a massive rally in Dakshina Kannada district here in support of the traditional sport, even as protests on the issue intensified.

Jan 28, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

Amid protests in Karnataka, AIADMK backs 'Kambala', calls for ban on PETA

AIADMK Karnataka unit workers staged a protest here on Friday, demanding lifting of the ban on Kambala, a traditional buffalo race held in the state's coastal region, and demanded a ban on PETA, which has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court to restrain the sport.

Jan 27, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

After Jallikattu, students protest in Karnataka's Hubli, Mangaluru in support of 'Kambala', seek ban on PETA

The revocation of ban on Tamil Nadu's traditional sport 'Jallikattu' has triggered a massive protest in Karnataka in support of Kambala – the state's annual buffalo race.

Jan 27, 2017, 10:01 AM IST

What is Kambala; how and where it is celebrated in Karnataka? - All you need to know

With growing clamour for allowing the traditional buffalo race Kambala, Karnataka BJP chief B S Yeddyurappa on Tuesday asked the Siddaramaiah government to bring in an Ordinance to facilitate holding of the event, saying the people are "emotionally" attached to it.

Jan 25, 2017, 20:50 PM IST

After Siddaramaiah, BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa bats for Kambala

Former Karnataka chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (leader) BS Yeddyurappa on Wednesday advocated for traditional buffalo race "Kambala" in the state.

Jan 25, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

With Tamil Nadu passing Jallikattu Bill, Karnataka CM bats for revocation of ban on Kambala

With the clamour growing for revoking ban on Kambala, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah on Tuesday pitched for the traditional annual buffalo race, saying that the government will bring ordinance to lift the ban if necessary.

Jan 24, 2017, 12:50 PM IST

Government likely to allow return of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

The Centre is all set to allow the popular bull taming sport Jallikattu and few other bullock races in Tamil Nadu from New Year.

Dec 29, 2015, 18:04 PM IST