Meat ban

Meat and liquor shops to remain closed in UP on Pran Pratistha

UP government has made a big decision over Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha. According to UP government, all meat and liquor shops will remain closed on the day of Pran Pratistha.

Jan 18, 2024, 18:00 PM IST

Big update on Kanwar Yatra: MEAT can be BANNED in UP, details here

Kanwar Yatra: Elaborate arrangements are being made for Kanwar Yatra which is set to begin from July 14. It will continue for a fortnight. The yatra was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Jul 10, 2022, 20:54 PM IST

Karnataka: Bengaluru bans animal slaughter, sale of meat on Rama Navami on Sunday

The BBMP issued an order banning slaughterhouses and the sale of meat on Sri Rama Navami on Sunday (April 10). 

Apr 08, 2022, 20:21 PM IST

Ban on Meat Shops: Omar Abdullah's questions on meat controversy

The matter of closing the meat shop in Navratri. Omar Abdullah raised questions on the decision. Umar tweeted and wrote, Majoritarianism is right here in J&K too.

Apr 06, 2022, 13:36 PM IST

Constitution allows me to eat when I like: TMC MP Mahua Moitra slams meat ban during Navratri

"I live in South Delhi. The Constitution allows me to eat meat when I like and the shopkeeper the freedom to run his trade. Full stop," Moitra said after South Delhi Municipal Corporation asked meat shops in its jurisdiction to remain shut during the nine-day Navratri festival.

Apr 06, 2022, 11:37 AM IST

South Delhi Meat Ban: 'Meat ban during Navratri in Delhi is wrong', says Omar Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's statement came to the fore regarding the meat ban controversy during Navratri in South Delhi. He said that the meat ban during Navratri in Delhi is wrong.

Apr 05, 2022, 21:18 PM IST

Meat shops to stay shut during Navratri, says South Delhi Mayor; urges CM Kejriwal to close liquor outlets

This is the first time when a civic body has asked for the closure of meat shops under its jurisdiction during Navratri which is being observed from April 2-11.

Apr 05, 2022, 07:19 AM IST

Ghaziabad Mayor reverses Navratri meat ban order, says only licensed shops with covered kiosks can operate

Earlier, Ghaziabad Mayor had said that the selling of meat will not be allowed in the open, near temples and in the bylanes where temples are located during the nine-day festival.

Apr 03, 2022, 12:52 PM IST

Animal slaughter, sale of meat banned in Bengaluru on Ganesh Chaturthi, check complete restrictions here

Animal slaughter and sale of meat has been banned in  Bengaluru on September 10 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. 

Sep 08, 2021, 17:59 PM IST

UP mulls declaring Ayodhya and Mathura pilgrim centres to enforce ban on meat and liquor

The state government is now considering a proposal to ban the sale of liquor and meat in the entire district, a demand made by local seers.

Nov 12, 2018, 16:09 PM IST

Kejriwal promises ‘holy city’ status to Amritsar; ban meat, alcohol around Golden Temple if AAP wins in Punjab

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday vowed to ensure a prohibition on alcohol and meat around the holy area of Golden Temple in Amritsar if his party wins in Punjab polls..

Sep 09, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

After he stoked controversies, Mahesh Sharma told by BJP to keep low profile

Union Minister of State for Tourism and Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma, who has recently stoked several controversies with his controversial statements, has been ticked off by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and asked to keep a low profile, a report said on Saturday.

Sep 26, 2015, 12:21 PM IST

Rajdeep Sardesai replies to Devendra Fadnavis, asks 'does asking questions make me agenda driven'

The exchange of open letters between senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seems to be drawing more interest on social media than any other political debate. In a reply to Fadnavis' letter, slamming his 'biased' views, Sardesai took to Facebook to thank the former for creating space for a public debate and also defended his stance.

Sep 23, 2015, 17:45 PM IST

Will not allow meat ban in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

In wake of a raging controversy over ban of meat in several parts of the country, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asserted her government will not allow any such ban in the state.

Sep 21, 2015, 22:05 PM IST

SC refuses to stay Bombay HC order, says meat ban can't be forced down people's throat

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the recent Bombay High Court order on meat ban in Mumbai on September 17 (today).

Sep 17, 2015, 13:15 PM IST

Beef ban row: J&K HC issues notice to state govt

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Wednesday gave a week's time to the state government to file its response to a writ petition seeking to strike down the Constitutional provisions criminalising bovine slaughter in the state.

Sep 16, 2015, 14:06 PM IST

Now Bengaluru civic body bans meat on Ganesha Chaturthi

 Congress-Janata Dal (Secular)-controlled city civic body BBMP has become the latest civic body to ban sale of meat within its limits on the day of Ganesha Chaturthi on September 17.

Sep 15, 2015, 22:10 PM IST

Autorickshaw permits only to Marathi-speaking people in Mumbai: Maharashtra govt

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued a circular stating that from November 1, 2015 fresh autorickshaw permits will be issued to only those who can speak the regional language of the state - Marathi.

Sep 15, 2015, 18:54 PM IST

Meat ban: Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma calls for respecting sentiments

 Amid raging row over meat ban, Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma on Monday said though he did not favour any type of "ban", it would be a good gesture if people respected sentiments of other communities during their special occasions and not consume non-vegetarian food.

Sep 14, 2015, 18:56 PM IST

HC decision on beef ban must be strictly implemented: Balyan

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Sanjeev Balyan on Monday said the decision of Jammu and Kashmir High Court on beef ban in the state should be strictly implemented, and action must be taken against any individual who defies the court ruling.

Sep 14, 2015, 16:33 PM IST