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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: 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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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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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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TN CM urges PM Modi to draft ordinance lifting ban on Jallikattu
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselam, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday, urged him to promulgate an ordinance to lift the ban on bull taming sport Jallikattu.
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Jallikattu ban: SC refuses to admit hearing on Marina beach protests
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear a plea related to public protests taking place on Chennai's Marina Beach over the issue of the banning of the bull taming sport of Jallikattu.
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Lawmakers should not support Jallikattu as it causes unnecessary pain to a
Updated : 8 years, 11 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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Social media flooded with messages favouring Jallikattu as protests intens
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): As the protests in support of Jallikattu intensified in Tamail Nadu, scores of people have taken to social media to vent their ire against the decision on the bull-taming sport and urged all to support the cause.
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Panneerselvam knocks PM's door as protest over Jallikattu intensifies
Updated : 8 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): As the protest over lifting of ban on bull taming sport Jallikattu intensifies, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter's official 7, Lok Kalyan Marg here on Thursday.
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