Cow slaughter

Three arrested for cow slaughter in HP village, security tightened

Three persons have been arrested on the charge of cow slaughter in remote Ranola village of Chamba district, following which the police tightened the security arrangements fearing tension in the area.

Jan 12, 2016, 22:36 PM IST

Like Maharashtra, other states should also ban cow slaughter: Hansraj Ahir

Stating that "Indians have culture in their blood", Union Minister Hansraj Ahir today said that like Maharashtra, other states should also ban cow slaughter.

Jan 12, 2016, 02:59 AM IST

Dadri lynching: Meat recovered from Akhlaq's fridge was mutton not beef, confirms UP govt's report

In a major development on Dadri lynching case, the UP government's chief veterinary officer's report has confirmed that the meat piece found in Akhlaq's refrigerator was mutton, not beef.

Dec 28, 2015, 14:21 PM IST

Pravin Togadia, Zakir Naik banned from visiting Mangaluru

In the wake of communal tension in Mangaluru, the Karnataka police have banned the entry of Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik and Vishwa Hindu Parishad president Pravin Togadia in the city.

Dec 28, 2015, 13:14 PM IST

Dadri lynching: What happened on the night of September 28

Mohammed Akhlaq was killed in the Dadri lynching incident over beef rumours.

Dec 25, 2015, 10:05 AM IST

Attempts being made to create conditions like 2002: Azam Khan hints at riots

In an apparent reference to the Gujarat riots, Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan on Sunday alleged attempts are being made to create "disturbing" conditions like in 2002, with an eye on upcoming elections in many states.

Dec 20, 2015, 16:23 PM IST

Delhi HC junks plea seeking ban on cow slaughter, says it's beyond 'judicial decision domain'

The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking enactment of a law prohibiting slaughter of cows, saying the "issue is beyond the domain of judicial decision" and it's a policy matter.

Dec 20, 2015, 09:33 AM IST

Beef ban in line with directive principles: Maharashtra govt to Bombay HC

The Maharashtra government on Thursday contended before the Bombay High Court that its decision to impose a comprehensive ban on beef was in furtherance of the Directive Principles of State Policy enumerated in the Constitution. 

Dec 17, 2015, 20:27 PM IST

Dadri lynching: Akhlaq's village to be 'purified' by cow urine, gangajal

Dadri's Bishada village, where Akhlaq was lynched by a mob following rumours of killing a cow and eating beef, is all set to undergo a purification ceremony.

Dec 07, 2015, 12:01 PM IST

Beef row: Showdown likely in Osmania University as another group plans pork festival

A showdown appears to be on cards with the defiant students' group deciding to go ahead with its plan to conduct a 'Beef Festival' on December 10 in Osmania University campus here despite university authorities' refusal of permission and a BJP MLA vowing to stop it.

Dec 03, 2015, 18:35 PM IST

Narendra Modi 'worships weapons'; Muslims his number one 'enemy': Islamic State

The Islamic State in its new manifesto - Black Flags from the Islamic State - has said that Narendra Modi is a 'right-wing Hindu nationalist' who 'worships weapons' and is 'preparing his people for a future war against their number one enemy - Muslims'.

Dec 03, 2015, 13:32 PM IST

Hindu groups seek ban on beef festival in Osmania University

Right-wing Hindu groups on Friday urged the authorities not to allow beef festival proposed to be organised by some students` organisations in Osmania University on December 10.

Nov 27, 2015, 22:12 PM IST

Duty of state govts to ban cow slaughter: Union minister Jyoti

"There are a lot of things to eat in this country apart from cow," Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said here while stressing that it was the "duty" of state governments to ban cow slaughter.

Nov 23, 2015, 12:25 PM IST

Stringent punishment for cow slaughter, eating beef in Haryana: Khattar

Cow slaughter in Haryana will now attract a rigorous imprisonment ranging from three years to 10 years.

Nov 22, 2015, 18:00 PM IST

When a 'hanging cow' led to arrest of three persons at Jaipur Art Summit

A major controversy broke out on Saturday at Jaipur Art Summit when people saw a 'cow' hanging at the venue.

Nov 21, 2015, 21:55 PM IST

Uttarakhand CM denies talking about cow slaughter

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat said that he had mentioned that there is a law to protect cows and those who made this law stressed on protection.

Nov 20, 2015, 23:26 PM IST

Those who slaughter cows have no right to live in India: Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat

Law will deal sternly with those who kill cows in Uttarakhand and the state government will do everything for cow conservation, the CM said.

Nov 20, 2015, 09:33 AM IST

Now, cow slaughter in Haryana may attract up to 10-year jail term

Haryana's cow protection law has come into force with effect from Thursday after President Pranab Mukherjee's assent, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said here while praising three Muslim legisl

Nov 19, 2015, 20:43 PM IST

Watch: This cow sheds tears as she is headed to slaughter house

A video has surfaced showing the journey of a dairy cow, named Emma, from the dairy farm, which she had called home, to a slaughter house will give you the creeps.

Nov 09, 2015, 12:44 PM IST

No ban on cow slaughter, beef in Delhi

Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking ban on cow slaughter and sale of beef across the national capital region (NCR).

Nov 06, 2015, 11:56 AM IST