bull taming sport

Tamil Nadu govt grants permission for Jallikattu with COVID-19 restrictions

The Tamil Nadu government has permitted the authorities to hold the annual Jallikattu event with the Centre’s COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

Dec 23, 2020, 11:48 AM IST

Jallikkattu movement takes shape of political party; protestors to contest local body polls in Tamil Nadu

The social movement which fought for lifting the ban on traditional bull-taming sport of Jallikkattu will soon be contesting elections.

Mar 15, 2017, 20:15 PM IST

Jallikattu to be organised in Tamil Nadu's Alanganallur today; 1,000 bulls expected to participate

Tamil Nadu's traditional rural sport Jallikattu, bull taming sport, will be organised in Alanganallur on Friday.

Feb 10, 2017, 08:20 AM IST

Jallikattu: Centre withdraws 2016 notification allowing the bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu

The Central government on Tuesday told Supreme Court that it has withdrawn the 2016 notification allowing Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.

Jan 24, 2017, 18:51 PM IST

Jallikattu issue: No law is infallible, says Kamal Haasan

Veteran actor Kamal Hassan addressed the media in Chennai on Tuesday to express his views on the issue of Jallikattu.

Jan 24, 2017, 12:16 PM IST

Jallikattu Bill passed by state Assembly; protests turn violent in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu on Monday passed a law legalising Jallikattu.

Jan 23, 2017, 23:35 PM IST

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tells Jallikattu supporters to stay calm

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Monday urged the people of Tamil Nadu to maintain peace after a police crackdown on Jallikattu protests triggered violence.

Jan 23, 2017, 20:02 PM IST

Tamil Nadu govt issues guidelines for holding Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu government has issued a set of stringent guidelines including CCTV surveillance and medical examination of bulls to ensure safe conduct of Jallikattu.

Jan 22, 2017, 23:47 PM IST

Jallikattu held in Tamil Nadu, kills two people; one dead in Madurai during protests

Two persons were killed and scores injured during Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.

Jan 22, 2017, 23:41 PM IST

Kamal Haasan slams PETA over jallikattu, asks it to ban 'bull riding rodeos' in Trump's US

Two persons were killed and scores injured during Jallikattu held on Sunday in the shadow of widespread protests in Tamil Nadu.

Jan 22, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

Jallikattu row: Kamal Haasan hails peace protest, says 'the world is watching us'!

A day after the Centre cleared an ordinance on Jallikattu as the southern state saw continued massive protests in support of the bull-taming sport, superstar Kamal Haasan took to Twitter and hailed the peaceful protest.

Jan 21, 2017, 10:49 AM IST

Jallikattu: As protests intensify in Tamil Nadu, PETA urges lawmakers not to support bull-taming sport

PETA on Thursday made a fresh appeal to lawmakers urging them not to encourage a tradition which causes unnecessary pain to an animal.

Jan 19, 2017, 13:07 PM IST

What makes Jallikattu controversial: Watch the video to know

Thousands of students on Wednesday gathered on the sands of Marina in Chennai as protests demanding lifting of the ban on bull-taming sport 'jallikattu' snowballed across Tamil Nadu.

Jan 18, 2017, 19:57 PM IST

Actress Trisha in Jallikattu row, says never opposed the sport

Targeted by pro-Jallikattu groups for her association with animal rights group PETA which opposes the bull taming sport, actress Trisha today said she has never spoken against Jallikattu.

Jan 14, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

Jallikattu will happen in Tamil Nadu this year, we won't step back: CM Paneerselvam

The Chief Minister said that he will ensure that the ancient bull-taming sports is held in Tamil Nadu this year.

 

Jan 11, 2017, 13:13 PM IST

Jallikattu: SC finds no ground to allow bull taming sport in Tamil Nadu, rejects review petition

The Supreme Court rejected a review petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government to no ground to allow bull taming sport Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.

Nov 16, 2016, 16:50 PM IST

Central government allows `Jallikattu' in Tamil Nadu

The central government bowed to the strong demand made by various organisations and political parties to permit the traditional bull taming sport that was banned by the Supreme Court to prevent cruelty to animals.

Jan 08, 2016, 22:21 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