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Jallikattu agitation: NHRC issues notices to TN Govt., Police Commissioner
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 24 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday took suo motu cognizance of media reports that after the passage of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the State Assembly, police, without any prior caution, resort
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Jallikattu row: TN Guv promulgates ordinance titled 'The Prevention o
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan. 22 (ANI): In the wake of protest against ban on Jallikattu and considering the sentiments of Tamil people, it has been decided to promulgate an ordinance titled "The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Ordinance, 2017" to amend
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Jallikattu row: Centre says its 'mulling' on implementing ban on
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Jan.21 (ANI): Amidst a growing call for the ban on the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) by the people of Tamil Nadu for opposing Jallikattu, Environment Minister Anil Dave on Saturday said it is mulling to consider on the same.
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TN Govt. can promulgate ordinance revoking ban on Jallikattu: Rohtagi
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 20 (ANI): Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on Friday said the Tamil Nadu Government has the authority to promulgate an ordinance to lift the ban on Jallikattu and added that the Prevention of Cruelties to Animals Act, 1960, is under the Concurrent List of the Constituti
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Jallikattu row: Pon Radhakrishnan pulls up PETA
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 20 (ANI): Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Pon Radhakrishnan on Friday alleged that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) is unnecessarily interfering in traditional festivals like Jallikattu.
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Jallikattu is not a bull fight, its embracing the animal: Sadhguru
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Jan. 20 (ANI): Coming out in support of the banned bull taming sport, Jallikattu, spiritual writer and founder of Isha Foundation Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Friday said it is not a bull fight but a festival to honour the animals.
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Lawmakers should not support Jallikattu as it causes unnecessary pain to a
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 19 (ANI): Asserting that cruelty is inherent in the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu which cannot be regulated, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) on Thursday said lawmakers should not encourage a tradition which causes unnecessary pain to an animal.
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Will leave no stone unturned in opposing Jallikattu: PETA
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 13 (ANI): People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Friday asserted that they will leave no stone unturned in opposing the practice of Jallikattu.
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Tourists throng zoo to witness rare animals in Himachal
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Kufri (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Jan 1 (ANI): A zoo in Himachal Pradesh's Kufri hill station, home to several endangered species of birds and animals, is attracting visitors in large numbers.
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You can hit these places to welcome the New Year, with a bang!
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 30 (ANI): Just a day left in between to welcome the New Year and bid 2016 adieu. So all the party animals, wear your best from the wardrobe and get ready to make the time memorable!
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Animals' response to signals reduces in presence of noise
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 28 (ANI): Be it in any specie, pollution causes tremendous harm. A new study finds that traffic noise makes birds less responsive to alarm calls that would otherwise alert them to dangers such as predators.
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NGT raps U'khand Govt. over rehabilitation of villagers facing threat
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 19 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday questioned the Uttarakhand Government over the issue of relief and rehabilitation of villagers residing inside Rajaji National Park, who are facing threat from wild animals.
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