Beef ban

Ajmer shrine head, who backed beef ban, 'not sacked'; says 'will continue to remain Diwan till death'

The Ajmer Dargah Diwan said he has always been a target of the extremists due to his outspoken nature and speaking only the truth.

Apr 05, 2017, 20:57 PM IST

Ajmer Dargah diwan urges Muslims to stop consuming beef, asks Centre to declare cow as national animal

The spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah Zainul Abedin Ali Khan on Monday extended his support to the government's decision to ban beef and called upon the community to stop consuming cow meat. 

Apr 03, 2017, 17:11 PM IST

Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging Bombay HC order on beef ban

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear all the petitions challenging the Bombay High Court order which upheld the beef ban imposed by the state government after the enactment of the Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act, which bans the slaughter of bulls, bullocks.

Apr 03, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh meat sellers go on indefinite strike; crackdown only against illegal slaughterhouses, says government

Thousands of meat sellers in Uttar Pradesh shut shops for an indefinite period from Monday.

Mar 27, 2017, 23:33 PM IST

No ban on cow slaughter in three Northeast states if party comes to power next year: BJP

Clearing confusion over its action against slaughter houses in the state, UP government said on Monday that it was acting only against the illegal abattoirs.

Mar 27, 2017, 17:03 PM IST

Should there be strict laws against cow slaughter? Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath seeks public opinion

BJP manifesto had said that all the illegal slaughter houses would be closed in UP and there would be a blanket ban on all the mechanised slaughter houses.
 

Mar 23, 2017, 16:26 PM IST

Ban on 'gau rakshaks`: SC to hear case filed by Congress leader Tehseen Poonawalla today

The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a plea filed by Congress leader Tehseen Poonawalla demanding a ban on `gau rakshaks`.

Jan 02, 2017, 10:19 AM IST

Supreme Court notice on beef ban in Maharashtra

 The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Maharashtra government on a petition challenging a Bombay High Court order permitting consumption of beef brought from states that allow cow slaughter.

Aug 17, 2016, 13:26 PM IST

Beef ban, prohibition hurting economy: Adi Godrej

Voicing his opinion against prohibition and beef ban in the country, Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej Group has said that these government policies hurt the economy.

May 12, 2016, 09:15 AM IST

Bombay HC relaxes beef ban in Maharashtra

Maharashtra High court continues states Beef ban on certain relief conditions. Watch complete news story for getting detailed updates!

May 06, 2016, 23:07 PM IST

Bombay HC upholds cow slaughter ban, but says possessing beef no crime

The Bombay High Court struck down a section in Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act which criminalised possession of beef brought from outside the state.

May 06, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

Bombay HC to pronounce verdict on Maharashtra's beef ban today

The Bombay High Court will on Friday pronounce the judgement on a bunch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the beef ban in Maharashtra.

May 06, 2016, 10:25 AM IST

Giriraj Singh at it again, says '9 out of 10 beef eaters are IITians'

BJP's motormouth leader Giriraj Singh's another controversial remark made at yesterday's event has stirred up a storm on social media.

Apr 22, 2016, 20:20 PM IST

'No comparison between beef ban demand, call for liquor ban'

 In remarks that may kick up a debate in poll-bound Kerala, a senior CPI(M) leader today said there is no comparison between Sangh Parivar's demand for a complete ban on beef and Catholic Church's call for a ban on liquor.

Apr 09, 2016, 20:09 PM IST

Protests in Agra as video allegedly shows students eating 'beef'

Tension gripped Agra on Saturday after a video clip showing some students allegedly eating `beef` in a hostel went viral on social media.

Mar 19, 2016, 15:56 PM IST

Don't want to lose my job by speaking on beef ban: Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian

The remark by Subramanian comes days after he spoke about the adverse impact of social tensions on development.

Mar 09, 2016, 09:17 AM IST

No evidence to prove cow meat in biryani at AMU: Police

A preliminary probe has found "no evidence" to suggest that cow meat was served at Aligarh Muslim University's college canteen as was claimed by some right wing groups, police said.

Feb 21, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

People who can't live without eating beef should not enter Haryana: Anil Vij

Minister Anil Vij has given a controversial statement by saying that the people who can't live without eating beef should not enter Haryana.

Feb 10, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

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Feb 10, 2016, 11:00 AM IST

'Don't go to Haryana if you cannot live without beef'

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday stoked a fresh row saying those who cannot live without eating beef should not visit the state where stringent cow protection law is in place.

Feb 09, 2016, 22:43 PM IST