Supreme Court's Constitution Bench affirms Tamil Nadu law allowing Jallikattu
May 18, 2023, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A five judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Tamil Nadu law that protects Jallikattu by claiming that the bull-taming sport is a cultural heritage of the state.
Tamil Nadu: Bull tamer gored to death in Madurai's Palamedu Jallikattu
Jan 16, 2023, at 10:57 pm
Chennai: A bull tamer, who had this far tamed nine bulls at the famous Palamedu Jallikattu in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, died after he was gored by a bull in the arena on Monday.
Supreme Court reserves verdict in Jallikattu case
Dec 09, 2022, at 12:02 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra government's laws allowing the bull-taming sport “Jallikattu” and bullock cart races.
33 persons injured in Palamedu Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu
Jan 16, 2021, at 01:21 am
Madurai/UNI: Thirty-three persons, including the bull tamers and bull owners were injured in the renowned “Jallikattu” (bull taming) event held as part of the ongoing Pongal festival at Palamedu in Madurai district on Friday.
Rahul Gandhi attends Jallikattu in poll-bound Tamil Nadu making U-turn on Congress stand
Jan 14, 2021, at 10:15 pm
Chennai/IBNS: In a U-turn from his party's earlier stand on Jallikattu, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attended the annual bull-taming sport here in Tamil Nadu, which will soon plunge into an electoral contest.
Jallikattu kick-starts with Covid-19 safety norms in Tamil Nadu, Rahul Gandhi to watch the event
Jan 14, 2021, at 04:42 pm
Madurai/UNI: The renowned bull taming event "Jallikattu" began in Tamil Nadu with traditional fervour and enthusiasm at Avaniyapuram in this district on Thursday.
Jallikattu of Tamil Nadu continues in grand manner, political parties and government in support
Jan 16, 2018, at 07:44 pm
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The state government in Tamil Nadu seems in favour of holding the traditional bull taming festival or Jallikattu, according to media reports on Tuesday.
19-year-old spectator killed during Jalikattu event in Tamil Nadu
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:49 pm
Madurai, Jan 15 (IBNS) : A 19-year-old spectator was gored to death at Madurai in Tamil Nadu during Jallikattu or bull-taming festivities, media reports said.
Supreme Court slams Tamil Nadu govt on Jallikattu protests
Feb 01, 2017, at 03:44 am
New Delhi/Chennai, Jan 31 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Tamil Nadu government over the massive protests that resulted in the restoration of the ancient bull-taming tradition of Chennai 'Jallikattu.'
Jallikattu: Celebrities urge people of Chennai to calm down
Jan 24, 2017, at 12:19 am
Chennai, Jan 23 (IBNS): Celebrities urged people of Chennai to calm down as violence hit Tamil Nadu over the Jallikattu issue on Monday.
Jallikattu Bill passed by Tamil Nadu Assembly
Jan 23, 2017, at 11:19 pm
Chennai, Jan 23 (IBNS): Amid violence, across Tamil Nadu, the state Assembly on Monday passed the Jallikattu Bill.
Jan 23, 2017, at 11:11 pm
Bangalore, Jan 23 (IBNS): Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar appealed people of Tamil Nadu to not allow anti-social elements to hijack the peaceful nature of the Jallikattu movement in the state.
Jallikattu: Special session of TN Assmebly today, police suspect Naxal hands in protests
Jan 23, 2017, at 07:40 pm
Chennai, Jan 23 (IBNS): Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly has announced a special session on Monday at five pm on the Jallikattu issue, according to media reports.
Tamil Nadu: Police and pro-Jallikattu protesters clash in Chennai Marina Beach and other places
Jan 23, 2017, at 06:21 pm
Chennai, Jan 23 (IBNS): The police and pro-Jallikattu protesters clashed in Chennai and other places in Tamil Nadu when the police went to evict the protesters on Monday, according to media reports.
Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu: 2 killed
Jan 22, 2017, at 11:46 pm
Chennai, Jan 22 (IBNS): At least two people were killed during Jallikattu events at Pudukottai area in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Amid protests, TN CM failed to inaugurate Jallikattu ceremony in Madurai's Alanganallur
Jan 22, 2017, at 06:55 pm
Chennai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam was unable to inaugurate the Jallikattu ceremony in Madurai's Alanganallur as locals continued to protest demanding a more strong solution than the Saturday's Ordinance, which cleared the way for the bull-taming sport to be held in the state, media reports said.
Tamil Nadu government clears Jallikattu Ordinance
Jan 21, 2017, at 11:36 pm
Chennai, Jan 21 (IBNS): In a major victory for people demonstrating across the state for the past few days, the Tamil Nadu government has cleared Jallikattu Ordinance.
Jallikattu: Centre clears ordinance
Jan 21, 2017, at 03:47 am
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): The Centre on Friday cleared the ordinance regarding Jallikkattu as proposed by Tamil Nadu government.
As Jallikattu protests continue, TN CM seeks legal options to remove ban
Jan 20, 2017, at 04:57 am
Chennai, Jan 19 (IBNS): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the matter of Jallikattu (a bull-taming sport) is sub-judice in reply to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's request for an ordinance on the same, the AIADMK government is considering an ordinance route under state law to evade the ban on the 'culture', media reports said.
Jallikattu: Chess Grandmaster Anand says it is cultural symbol of Tamil Nadu
Jan 19, 2017, at 09:55 pm
Chennai, Jan 19 (IBNS): Indian chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand has said that Jallikattu is a cultural symbol of Tamil Nadu, according to media reports.
Jallikattu wrangle continues, PM says matter sub-judice, TN wants ordinance
Jan 19, 2017, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi/Chennai, Jan 19 (IBNS): The wrangle over Jallikattu (a bull-taming sport) of Tamil Nadu, banned by the Supreme Court in May 2014 continues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the matter is sub-judice in reply to TN Chief Minister's request for an ordinance on the matter, according to media reports.
Protest continues in Chennai over Jallikattu ban, CM likely to meet Modi today
Jan 19, 2017, at 02:45 pm
Chennai, Jan 19 (IBNS): Thousands of proptesters on Thursday continued to demonstrate at the Marina Beach in Chennai, pressing for their demand to lift ban on banned bull-taming festival-Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.
Jallikattu: Protest continues in Tamil Nadu, CM leaves for Delhi
Jan 19, 2017, at 03:26 am
Chennai, Jan 18 (IBNS): Large number of people joined the peaceful protest at Marina Beach in Chennai where demonstration is going on for the past 24 hours to lifty the ban on banned bull-taming festival-Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.
Jallikattu: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to meet PM Modi tomorrow
Jan 19, 2017, at 12:02 am
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Amid protests in Tamil Nadu over the Jallikattu festival, state Chief Minister O.Panneerselvam has decided to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue on Thursday.
Jallikattu: Demonstration continues at Marina beach
Jan 18, 2017, at 10:46 pm
Chennai, Jan 18 (IBNS): Large number of people have gathered at Chennai's Marina Beach to demonstrate and demand for permission to host the banned bull-taming festival-Jallikattu- in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu :Police cane crowd protesting ban on Jallikattu, arrest several people in Madurai
Jan 14, 2017, at 07:54 pm
Madurai, Jan 14 (IBNS) : Police reportedly used baton to tackle a crowd protesting against the ban on Jallikattu, the traditional bull fight game of Tamil Nadu during Pongal festival in Madurai's Avaniapuram area on Saturday, reports said.
Tamil Nadu : DMK hit the street for statewide protest over Jallikattu
Jan 13, 2017, at 05:28 pm
Chennai, Jan 13 (IBNS) : A day after the Supreme Court refused to pass a judgment on Jallikattu before Pongal, Dravida Munetra Kazhagam (DMK), the main opposition in Tamil Nadu, called for a state-wide protest on Friday, reports said.
Supreme Court refuses to consider plea on Jallikattu ban
Jan 12, 2017, at 07:14 pm
New Delhi/Chennai, Jan 12 (IBNS): With the Supreme Court of India saying on Thursday that it is not possible to give a verdict in the next couple of days about the holding of Jallikattu, the bull taming sport of Tamil Nadu, it is unlikely that the event will be observed this year, media reported.
Jul 26, 2016, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS) Rejecting the logic put forth in favour of the Jallikattu, the controversial bull fighting, the Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Tamil Nadu Government that only law will decide whether this sport should continue, reports said.
SC refuses to revoke ban on Jallikattu
Jan 13, 2016, at 10:10 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) In a significant move, the Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected to revoke the ban on traditional bull-fighting sport in Tamil Nadu Jallikattu.