Jallikattu stir: As it happened on Friday
In the Tamil Nadu government's draft ordinance, bulls will be denotified from the list of 'performing animals' in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Jan 20, 2017, 21:50 PM IST
Ex-serviceman seeks to return gallantry award over Jallikattu
An ex-serviceman on Wednesday sought to return his gallantry award received for his participation in the Kargil War, upset over non-conduct of jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.
Jan 18, 2017, 22:58 PM IST
Embarrassment for MK Stalin, Alanganallu residents say don't politicise Jalllikattu
In Jallikattu, a bull vaulter is expected to hang on to the bull's hump for a stipulated distance or hold on to the hump for a minimum of three jumps made by the bull.
Jan 17, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Jallikattu: Massive protest held across Tamil Nadu, over 200 people detained in Alanganallur
Hundreds of people in Tamil Nadu took to the streets on Tuesday against the arrest of those who protested in favour of Jallikattu.
Jan 17, 2017, 10:31 AM IST
Massive protest in favour of Jallikattu in Madurai
Thousands of people on Monday took to the streets in Madurai's Alanganallur town in Tamil Nadu protesting a ban against Jallikattu, the ancient and popular bull-taming sport.
Jan 16, 2017, 11:36 AM IST
Subramanian Swamy slams Jallikattu protest, says will take matter to CBI to challenge animal rights funding
The Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday alleged that protest organised against Jallikattu has been inspired from abroad and he intends to take the case to CBI in terms of funding of the animal rights organisations.
Jan 16, 2017, 08:51 AM IST
Protestors defy Supreme Court ban on Jallikattu, hold event in Madurai; many detained
Amid protests against the Supreme Court ban on Jallikattu, the Tamil Nadu Police on Sunday detained several people at various places in some southern districts for attempting to organise the bull taming sport.
Jan 15, 2017, 14:10 PM IST
Jallikattu held again; stir on, activists want ban to stay
In yet another instance of defiance, jallikattu was organised on Friday in Madurai as protests continued for the fourth day today in Tamil Nadu with principal opposition DMK too hitting the streets on Pongal eve, seeking permission for conducting the bull taming sport.
Jan 13, 2017, 21:37 PM IST
Protests intensify across Tamil Nadu against Jallikattu ban
The Centre has supported Jallikkatu and said that it could ensure that bulls are not tortured or subjected to alcohol before the sport.
Jan 13, 2017, 10:20 AM IST
Ganja worth Rs 1.22 crore seized in Madurai, one held
Nearly 122 kgs of ganja worth Rs 1.22 crore, meant to be smuggled from Andhra Pradesh to Kerala, was seized from a car at Gudalur in the district, and one person arrested in this connection, police said today.
Nov 15, 2016, 16:59 PM IST
Pilgrim killed in car mishap near Rameswaram
One person was killed while four others injured when the car they were travelling in, rammed into a roadside tree on Madurai-Rameswaram highway near here today, police said.
Oct 24, 2016, 10:12 AM IST
Madras HC directs TN to file report on stranded fishermen issue
The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to file a report on the steps taken by it to rescue 62 fishermen stranded in Saudi Arabia and struggling there.
Sep 07, 2016, 17:18 PM IST
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Aug 27, 2016, 12:14 PM IST
Three labourers killed in Madurai quarry mishap
The labourers were engaged in digging operations when the sand suddenly caved in .
Jul 07, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
TN assembly election 2016: Polling begins on a dull note in southern districts
In Madurai a voter, who was more than 100 years old voted with the help of his grand sons.
May 16, 2016, 10:53 AM IST
Ghulam Nabi Azad meets Karunanidhi, declares Cong will contest on 41 seats in Tamil Nadu
Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad met DMK president M Karunadhi at his residence in Chennai on Monday for seat sharing talks for the May 16 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
Apr 04, 2016, 10:19 AM IST
Money power will not work in Tamil Nadu this time, says Prakash Javadekar
Asserting that people have new aspirations and want development, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Prakash Javadekar today said money power would not work in the May 16 Assembly elections as he sought a vote for change.
Apr 01, 2016, 01:50 AM IST
Tamil Nadu polls: Anbumani to take questions from people
PMK's Chief Ministerial candidate Anbumani Ramadoss is making efforts to reach out to the voters of Tamil Nadu ahead of the May 16 Assembly polls.
Mar 09, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
IPS officer found dead in Chennai
A 32-year-old IPS officer was on Thursday found dead in the police officer's mess here.
Feb 18, 2016, 16:10 PM IST
When Tamil Nadu minister made Siachen martyr's mother fold hands in front of Jayalalithaa's photo
In an attempt to score political mileage, an All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) minister displayed Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's photo against the coffin of a Siachen martyr.
Feb 17, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
