Jallikattu

Union Minister Pon Radhakrishan Sees Maoist Hand In Tamil Nadu Protests

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday June 22, 2018

Amid a spate of arrests of prominent personalities in Tamil Nadu, Union minister from the state Pon Radhakrishnan has alleged that there is a Maoist angle to the unrest and protests. Maoists, he said, have infiltrated multiple spheres and unrest is brewing in the state because the government of E Palaniswami has not taken proper action.

5 Reasons Why Kamal Haasan Chose Madurai For His Political Party Launch

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday February 21, 2018

South star Kamal Haasan's political launch-pad is Madurai, considered the political and cultural capital of Tamil Nadu.

Jallikattu: PETA Seeks Tamil Nadu Minister's Support To Repeal An Act

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 16, 2018

Animal rights advocacy group, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has written to a Tamil Nadu Minister, whose bull died during a jallikattu event, seeking his support to repeal an act passed to ensure conduct of the bull taming event in the state.

Tamil Nadu Becoming A Training Centre For Extremists: Union Minister

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 15, 2018

Union Minister and senior BJP leader Pon Radhakrishnan today claimed that Tamil Nadu no longer remained a peaceful state, but turning out to be a training centre for extremists.

Jallikattu Bull Owned By Tamil Nadu Minister Dies After Hitting A Wall

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 11, 2018

A prize-winning Jallikattu bull owned by a Tamil Nadu minister today died after it was injured when it hit a wall at the venue today, police said.

PETA Urges Tamil Nadu Government To Ban Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 8, 2018

Animal rights body PETA today urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami to ban Jallikattu, claiming that at least 23 people have died since the state allowed the bull-taming sport in January last year.

42-Year-Old Gored To Death, 16 Injured At Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 7, 2018

A 42-year-old man succumbed to injuries he sustained when a bull gored him at a 'Jallikaattu' event held here today and 16 others were injured, police said.

Bull Tamer Killed At Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday February 5, 2018

A bull tamer was killed at a Jallikattu event at Manaparai in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli district, around 400 km from Chennai on Sunday, becoming the sixth victim of the dangerous sport that is making a comeback after a ban. The victim was identified as 25-year-old P Manikandan, a local mason.

Can Jallikattu Be A Protected 'Cultural Right'? Supreme Court To Decide

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 2, 2018

The Supreme Court today referred matters related to the bull-taming sport Jallikattu to a Constitution bench.

Coimbatore Will Hold Its First Bull-Taming Sport Jallikattu Today

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 28, 2018

The stage is set for the city's first ever bull taming sport of Jallikkattu today.

5 Gored To Death At Jallikattu Events Held In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 18, 2018

A 42-year-old man was gored to death during a bull-taming event organised as part of the Pongal festivities at Vadamalapur in the district today, taking the toll related to Jallikattu this season to five police said.

3 More Deaths At Jallikattu Events Amid Big Prizes Offered By Tamil Nadu Leaders

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday January 16, 2018

Four people have been gored to death while watching and participating in Jallikattu or bull-taming in Tamil Nadu, but the political importance of the controversial tradition was driven home as both Chief Minister E Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam attended an event and offered brand new cars as gifts for the best performers.

11 Injured In Palamedu Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 15, 2018

11 competitors were injured while engaged in Jallikattu on Monday in Palamedu, famous for the bull-taming sport.

19-Year-Old Gored To Death During Jallikattu Festival In Madurai

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday January 15, 2018

A 19-year-old spectator was gored to death at Madurai in Tamil Nadu during Jallikattu or bull-taming festivities, in which scores of young men wrestle with bulls in a tradition to celebrate the harvest.

Jallikattu Held In Madurai As Part Of Pongal Festivities

Tamil Nadu News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday January 14, 2018

Tamil Nadu's traditional Jallikattu or bull taming sport got off to a great start on Sunday as part of Pongal celebrations in Madurai district.