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TN cripples as protest over Jallikattu enters fourth day
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan. 20 (ANI): Massive protest continued for the fourth day today at Chennai's Marina Beach with schools across Tamil Nadu remaining closed in support of bull taming sport Jallikattu.
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Jallikattu row: DMK announces state-wide 'rail roko agitation'
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan. 20 (ANI): As protests over the ban on bull-taming sport, Jallikattu continue to keep Tamil Nadu on the edge, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday announced a state-wide 'rail roko agitation' where they will create a massive blockade aroun
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Jallikattu row: 'Every individual free to express opinion,' Cong
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 20 (ANI): A day after music maestro A.R. Rahman called for hunger strike against Jallikattu ban, Congress on Friday backed the former saying that every individual is free to express his opinion.
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Jallikattu row: DMK to carry out 'rail roko' across TN
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): Reacting on the ongoing protest on the bull-taming festival of Jallikattu, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) working President MK Stalin on Thursday said that since the state government is not taking any serious steps on the same, the party is going
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A.R. Rahman to go on fast supporting protest against Jallikattu ban
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): With the protest against the ban on Jallikattu gaining momentum, biggies from all genres of society are weighing in to it.
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Why not ban cricket, Jaggi Vasudev ridicules opposition to Jallikattu
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Jan 19 (ANI): Taking a jibe at anti-Jallikattu forces, spiritual guru Jaggi Vasude on Thursday called for banning cricket as the ball used in the game has proved fatal for many players.
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Centre in favour of Jallikattu: Pon Radhakrishnan
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 19 (ANI): Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Pon Radhakrishnan on Thursday asserted that though the Centre is in favour of the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, rolling out an ordinance would not be a wise step as it will be opposed with a stay on it.
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Will support PM Modi's guidance over Jallikattu issue: TN BJP chief
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
Chennai, (Tamil Nadu), [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has to endorse the necessary activities to be taken into consideration by the state government in Jallikattu issue, assuring
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Jallikattu protest is a revolution: Actor Vishal
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
Chennai(Tamil Nadu)[India], Jan. 19 (ANI): Jallikattu protest storm is gaining momentum as Kollywood actor Vishal on Thursday called it a revolution and urged that the Centre should pass an ordinance in that regard.
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Congress respects rights of TN to protect Jallikattu: Surjewala
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): Extending support to the people of Tamil Nadu demanding lifting of ban on the bull-taming sport Jallikattu, the Congress on Thursday said it respects the rights of the state to protect the tradition of the festival.
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PMP MP Anbumani Ramadoss protests outside PM's residence demanding di
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader and Dharmapuri MP Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday protested outside the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi due to the latter's refusal to meet him for a discussion over the bull taming sport of Jallikattu.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar backs Jallikattu, calls for respecting people's
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, on Thursday voiced his support for the ancient bull-taming sport Jallikattu, saying the sentiments of the people of Tamil Nadu should be respected.
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