Jallikattu Protests

PETA India report to SC documents cruelty to Jallikattu bulls in TN

PETA India contended that as bull deaths and even many human injuries are not always recorded, the figures are likely to be vastly underestimated.

Jun 20, 2020

Tamil Nadu government not doing enough to check spread of Naxalism: Pon Radhakrishnan

Union Minister claims TN government has given a free hand to Naxals and other anti-social elements. Praises former governments for their efforts, singles out EPS government as a failure to stop the spread of Naxalism.

Jun 22, 2018

And Jallikattu is back with a bang! 500 contestants to fight it out at grand bull taming event in Chennai

The bull taming sport is at the centre of a legal battle in the Supreme Court, which is yet to release a verdict on Jalikattu.

Dec 15, 2017

Jallikattu is a cock and bull story; where were celebrity protesters during the Kudankulam stir?

The sounds of dissent further amplified after film stars joined the chorus. The pro-Jallikatu movement was an open-and-shut case, given the only lot that stood to lose were the bulls themselves.

Mar 5, 2017

Tamil Nadu Jallikattu : 36 bull tamers injured in Jallikattu event in Madurai district

With permission from the Tamil Nadu government, Jallikattu events are being scheduled in Madurai on different dates.

Feb 5, 2017

Here are the signs that Sasikala Natarajan aka Chinnamma will take over as Tamil Nadu chief minister

Sasikala Natarajan had succeeded J Jayalalithaa as AIADMK chief, but had let O Panneerselvam remain the chief minister.

Feb 4, 2017

Raghava Lawrence's stand on entering politics

Raghava Lawrence says that if the situation demands and if the students and youngsters are pushed to get into politics, he would support them as a backbone with public support.

Feb 2, 2017

Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam backtracks on Coke-Pepsi ban, says only appealing to shops to not sell soft drinks

The Tamil Nadu Traders Federation, another big trade association, has also asked its members to stop the sale of products manufactured by Pepsi and Coca-Cola from March 1, 2017.

Jan 25, 2017

Jallikattu ban: Animal Welfare Board of India moves SC challenging controversial Jallikattu Bill

The petition came after the state assembly passed an amendment bill, in a special session on Monday, to hold Jallikattu events across the state without obstacles.

Jan 25, 2017

Jallikattu protests turn violent: Actor Kamal Hassan shares video showing cops torching vehicles at Mylapore in Chennai [VIDEO]

Kamal Hassan shared the video on Twitter that shows a policeman throwing a sheaf of burning newspapers into an autorickshaw.

Jan 24, 2017

With Jallikattu back, protesters now turn out for Kambala; but what is Kambala?

Kambala was an annual buffalo race held in Karnataka. The bull taming sport was banned by the Karnataka High Court.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu mania takes spotlight away from farmers' deaths, agrarian crisis

Tamil Nadu is staring at an agricultural crisis, with all 32 districts declared "drought-hit" and deserves more attention than Jallikattu.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu controversy: 'Stay calm,' Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth's plea to the agitators

Kamal Haasan has requested Jallikattu protesters to stay calm. He says that the highest office in the country is watching and will talk in your favour soon.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu protest live updates: TN Assembly passes Jallikattu Bill unanimously; Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan call for calm

Earlier, the Ice House police station in Chennai had been set on fire, hile people taking part in Jallikattu protests were dispersed, and other live updates.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu protests turn violent: Protesters torch vehicles near Ice House Police Station, refuse to leave Chennai's Marina Beach

The police has also detained over 100 students, who were protesting against Jallikattu ban, near Meenakshi Hall in Coimbatore.

Jan 23, 2017

After peaceful protests for its reinstatement, 2 killed as Jallikattu celebrations turn violent

Nearly 83 persons were reported to be injured in the Jallikattu celebrations.

Jan 22, 2017

Jallikattu Protests: Locals call off bull-taming event in Madurai's Alanganallur village demanding permanent solution to the ban

The event was supposed to be inaugurated by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam at 10 am.

Jan 22, 2017

Vijay secretly visits Marina Beach to support Jallikattu movement

Vijay spent considerable time at Marina Beach without revealing his identity, and the photos of the actor have now gone viral.

Jan 21, 2017

Jallikattu Ban: DMK working president MK Stalin, Kanimozhi go on one-day hunger strike in support of bull-taming sport

Protesters refused to call off the agitation even after CM Panneerselvam promised that Jallikattu will take place within a day or two.

Jan 21, 2017

Jallikattu protests: Kannadigas join Tamilians in support of 2000-year-old traditional sport

A protest rally against the banning of Jallikattu was held at Town Hall in Bangalore on Thursday.

Jan 20, 2017