Jallikattu ban

Jalikattu event kills 1, injures 15 in Coimbatore

The Supreme Court in 2014 had banned Jallikattu after a plea was filed by the Animal Welfare Board of India and the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). But the state government insisted that the bull-taming sport was a crucial part of its culture and identity.

Feb 24, 2020, 11:39 AM 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 row: Kamal Haasan appeals for calm, says 'none can take away your rights'

Protests have been taking place in the city since more than a week now against the ban on the popular and ancient bull-taming sport by the Supreme Court.

Jan 23, 2017, 15:07 PM IST

IT, bank employees express solidarity with Jallikattu protests

With traders downing shutters following a bandh call against jallikattu ban, employees of information technology, banks and other commercial establishments today staged a protest here expressing their solidarity to the cause.

Jan 20, 2017, 17:49 PM IST

DMK wants bulls to be removed from performing animals category

He also welcomed the protesters' assertion that their agitation would continue till jallikattu was held.

 

Jan 20, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

Govt making efforts to bring legal solution to Jallikattu: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Asked whether a legislation was the right way as it would set a precedent and people would demand revocation of ban on other similar sport, he said legislation is the "felt need of the society".

Jan 20, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Jallikattu: Centre looking for 'permanent' solution, says Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave

He said that during the meeting of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam with Prime Minister yesterday, the latter had appreciated the sentiments and cultural values of different cultural sports particularly jallikattu.

Jan 20, 2017, 16:15 PM IST

Cannot direct Centre, TN to frame spl law on Jallikattu: HC

The court cannot issue such a direction," the bench, comprising Chief Justice S K Kaul and Justice M Sundar said while hearing a petition by K K Ramesh, Managing Trustee of Tamil Nadu Centre for Public Interest Litigation.

Jan 20, 2017, 16:12 PM IST

Pawan Kalyan comes out in support of Jallikattu

Ban on Jallikattu and Kodipandem is an attack on Dravida culture and its integrity. This is how it is being viewed in Dakshin Hindustan.

Jan 20, 2017, 16:08 PM IST

Rajnath assures action on promulgation of Jallikattu ordinance

The MPs, led by Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai, requested the Home Minister to intervene to ensure promulgation of an ordinance to end the ban on the conduct of Jallikattu.

Jan 20, 2017, 14:16 PM IST

Tamil techies in Kochi protest against Jallikattu ban

Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court agreed not to pronounce its verdict on Jallikattu for a week in the wake of largescale protests in Tamil Nadu against the ban on the bull-taming sport.

Jan 20, 2017, 13:19 PM IST

Jallikattu ban: AR Rahman fasts to support the spirit of Tamil Nadu!

The Tamil Nadu government has been repeatedly urging the Centre to issue an ordinance for the Jallikattu sport, which is held during the Tamil harvest festival Pongal.

Jan 20, 2017, 10:09 AM 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

AR Rahman backs Jallikattu, to observe fast on Friday

Protests have been taking place in Chennai since Monday against the ban on the popular and ancient bull-taming sport by the Supreme Court.

Jan 19, 2017, 17:26 PM IST

Jallikattu protests: As it happened on Thursday

Chennai/New Delhi: Protests demanding jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu on Thursday after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.

Jan 19, 2017, 15:03 PM 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

Thousands protest at Chennai's Marina Beach in support of Jallikattu, seek action against PETA

The protestors are also venting their anger against PETA for its strident opposition to the bull-taming sport associated with the Pongal harvest festivities.

Jan 18, 2017, 15:20 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 row: After Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth bats for bull taming sport

Days after south superstar Kamal Haasan openly batted for Jallikattu, Thalaiva Rajinikanth too has spoken in favour of the traditional bull taming sport. 

Jan 14, 2017, 10:23 AM IST

Jallikattu ban: Kamal Haasan, Dhanush back bull taming sport! Here's what they said

The Supreme Court of India in May 2014 banned the practice of Jallikattu citing animal welfare issues. Jallikattu is an event celebrated in Tamil Nadu on Pongal where the bull is controlled. It is the part of Maatu Pongal day celebrations. Bulls are bred specifically by people of the village for the event. A temple bull is like the head of all cattle in a village; special rituals will be performed for this temple bull during important days.

Jan 10, 2017, 13:47 PM IST