Jallikattu Protests

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Big-hearted effort to give the Tamil dream its due

The Jallikattu protests in Chennai’s Marina Beach brought attention to, among other things, the plight of indigenous cattle.

05 Jan 2020 2:22 AM

The court was clear in making a distinctionbetween the right to peaceful dissent and creation of violence in the name of protest.

TN getting stuck in vortex of protests and strikes

The fact is the state is stuck in a vortex of protests, strikes and disruptions.

16 Sep 2017 2:57 AM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (Photo: PTI)

TN CM announces probe into Jallikattu violence

He also announced withdrawal of cases filed against 36 students,

31 Jan 2017 2:01 PM

Probe street battles in Jallikattu protest

It is noteworthy events took a regrettable turn even as the state Assembly was giving shape to a new law to allow Jallikattu.

25 Jan 2017 1:59 AM

Pro-Jallikattu protesters during a violent clash with the police near Marina Beach in Chennai on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Jallikattu: NHRC notice to TN police over 'arson' by cop

The Commission observed on the basis of media reports that unprovoked police action amounts to violation of human rights.

24 Jan 2017 9:26 PM

Jallikattu: Kamal Haasan seeks explanation on arson by cop

Videos on social media showed police personnel indulging in arson and beating women during Jallikattu protests.

24 Jan 2017 1:07 PM

Youngstres and Students during the protest to Lift ban on jallikattu and impose ban on PETA, at Kamarajar Salai, Marina Beach in Chennai on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Protests reap fruit, Jallikattu bill passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly

The ban on Jallikattu had led to a week of massive protests, which on Monday intensified with protesters burning vehicles.

23 Jan 2017 5:30 PM

Supporters of Jallikattu set fire at Ice House Police Station near Marina Beach in Chennai. (Photo: DC)

Jallikattu protesters set police station on fire in Chennai

In view of the violence, TN Guv has said a bill to replace the ordinance would be placed by AIADMK govt in the Assembly in 'immediately'.

23 Jan 2017 3:23 PM

TN: Jallikattu starts amid protests against ordinance in Madurai

The bull taming sport began at Manapparai in Tiruchirappali district with thousands witnessing the event.

22 Jan 2017 12:29 PM

On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao promulgated an ordinance paving the way for resuming Jallikattu in the state. (Photo: PTI)

Protestors threaten to stop Jallikattu at Madurai, seek permanent solution

Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam said on Friday that he will launch Jallikattu at Alanganallur in Madurai today.

22 Jan 2017 11:37 AM

Members of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagham (DMK) stop a train during a demonstration against the ban on the Jallikattu in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu shuts down for Jallikattu

Life comes to halt as dawn-to-dusk strike gets unprecedented support in state.

21 Jan 2017 1:13 AM

Jallikattu: Centre clears TN govt's ordinance, sends it to Prez

Earlier in the day, 46 AIADMK MPs meet Home Minister Rajnath Singh to press for an ordinance allowing Jallikattu.

20 Jan 2017 8:54 PM

Students protest against the ban on Jallikattu at Marina Beach in Chennai. (Photo: AFP)

Decision on Jallikattu issue in couple of days: Govt

'By today evening or tomorrow, we will able to reach some conclusion on the Jallikattu issue,' said Environment Minister Anil Dave.

20 Jan 2017 3:33 PM

Thousands of students protesting at Tamukkam grounds. (Photo: DC)

Jallikattu ban: PM meets TN CM, says matter sub-judice

Massive protests in support of Jallikattu continued for the third day at the Marina beach in Chennai

19 Jan 2017 10:59 AM

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