PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Raichur wins first prize at KVS Zonal level competition - The HinduUpdated - September 04, 2026 06:50 pm IST - YadgirPM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Raichur secured the first prize in the Instrumental Music Group (folk/classical) category at the KVS Zonal Level EBSB and Kala Utsav 2026 held on August 31 and September 1 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya MEG and Centre, Bengaluru.The competition featured participating teams from across five KVS regions: Bengaluru, Chennai, Ernakulam, Bhubaneswar, and Hyderabad.Representing the Bengaluru region, the Raichur team clinched the top spot. Under the training of music teacher Paras Pandey and the guidance of principal S. Deepashri, the students — Venkata Raghavendra Kanakavidu, Rudra Dev Gupta, Chetan, Chandan P. Angadi — won the prize.With this victory, the team has qualified to represent the school at the national KVS all-India level Kala Utsav competition in Delhi, with event dates to be announced soon.Principal S. Deepashri, along with staff and parents, extended their congratulations to the students and wished them success at the upcoming national competition.Published - September 04, 2026 06:48 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }