Bull-taming sport

Supreme Court Verdict On Pleas Challenging Law Allowing Bull-Taming Sport 'Jallikattu' Today

The apex court had asked the Tamil Nadu govt whether an animal can be used in bull-taming sports like 'Jallikattu' for the entertainment of humans and how is the sport necessary for preserving the native breed of bulls.

May 18, 2023, 06:25 AM IST

SC To Deliver Verdict On Pleas Against Traditional Bull-Taming Sport 'Jallikattu' On Thursday

The petitions, including one filed by animal rights body PETA, have challenged the state law that allowed the bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu.

May 17, 2023, 23:40 PM IST

Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu's bull-taming sport, begins in Madurai after authorities review arrangements

Ahead of the start of the Jalikattu event, district collector, along with a local minister, examined the arrangements

Jan 15, 2020, 09:55 AM IST

Jallikattu held in Alanganallur, 47 injured

The much-awaited jallikattu was held amid tight security today in nearby Alanganallur, famous for the bull-taming sport, which left 47 sportsmen injured, police said.

Feb 10, 2017, 23:28 PM IST

Jallikattu: Ordinance right step, protesters go home, says Tamil Nadu Governor

Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on Saturday said he was satisfied that an ordinance was the most appropriate route to bring back Jallikattu in the wake of massive protests across the state seeking nod for holding the event.

Jan 21, 2017, 22:52 PM IST

Jallikattu set to return in Tamil Nadu on Sunday after three years, Governor gives assent to Ordinance

A day after the Central government gave its nod, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday cleared an Ordinance to enable the holding of Jallikattu in the state.

Jan 21, 2017, 22:45 PM IST

Tamil Nadu braces for shutdown on Friday as Jallikattu protests set to intensify

Tamil Nadu is all set for a shutdown on Friday.

Jan 19, 2017, 23:09 PM IST

Jallikattu ban: More Tamil celebrities lend support for traditional sport

The Supreme Court in May 2014 banned the conduct of Jallikattu, traditionally held as part of the four-day Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu.

Jan 18, 2017, 08:15 AM IST

Centre lifts ban on Jallikattu - bull taming sport of Tamil Nadu

Jallikattu is an integral part of Pongal festivities in Tamil Nadu and was banned by the Supreme Court in 2014.

Jan 08, 2016, 11:17 AM IST