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Cop Injured As Tamil Nadu's Bull-Taming Sport Jallikattu Hikes Covid Fear
The popular bull-taming Jallikattu event entered its third and final day as it kicked off in Alanganallur area of Madurai in Tamil Nadu this morning amid concerns over animal cruelty as well as the pandemic.
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Jallikattu: As Pongal Approaches, Madurai Bull Trainers Gear Up
Jallikattu during Pongal: The popular bull-taming sport held during Pongal is approaching. Bull trainers in Madurai have started gearing up for Jallikattu. The process of registration for the bull fighting event begins10 days in advance, with medical check-up for both the bulls and Jallikattu cattle players. The Tamil Nadu government has given a se...
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43 Injured At Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu. 1,000 Bulls At Mega Fest
Forty-three people were injured as bulls targeted tamers and spectators at massive Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district on Wednesday. The state is celebrating Maattu Pongal, a day dedicated to cattle.Three participants were injured at another Jallikattu event in Pudukottai district on Monday.
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Despite Protests, Tamil Nadu Gets To Watch Some Jallikattu
Jallikattu, the popular bull-taming sport, was held in some parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, even though the locals at Madurai's Alanganallur stuck to their demand for a more 'permanent solution' and refused to hold the event. Jallikattu shows were held in Manapparai in Tiruchirappali district. The ruling AIADMK tweeted that more than 500 young peopl...
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Will Jallikattu Protests Affect Chennai's Republic Day Parade? Protesters Say Yes
Chennai's Marina beach was flooded with protesters demanding a 'permanent solution' for Jallikattu on Sunday. The traditional bull-taming sport which is a part of Pongal celebrations, failed to take off in Madurai on Sunday, a day after the state government passed an ordinance or executive order for its resumption. Chief Minister O Pannerselvam, wh...
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Two Die During Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu's Pudukottai: 10 Updates
Jallikattu made a re-appearance in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, claiming the lives of two men in Pudukottai. The men, who were injured while holding on to a bucking bull, died on the way to the hospital. The traditional bull-taming festival was held in some parts of Tamil Nadu, even though locals in Madurai's Alanganallur, where Chief Minister O Panneerse...
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Jallikattu Returns As Tamil Nadu Governor Approves Ordinance: 10 Updates
After a three year long ban, Jallikattu will finally be held across Tamil Nadu today. Governor Vidyasagar Rao has approved an executive order or ordinance by the state government which will allow the bull-taming sport to be held in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said this evening. The chief minister is now headed to Alanganallur in Madu...
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Over 3,000 Protest At Chennai's Marina Beach Supporting Jallikattu
Over 3,000 people, mostly students and techies, are protesting at Chennai's Marina beach since last night demanding permission to host the banned bull-taming festival Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu and a ban on animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals or PETA.
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Nearly 200 Detained In Tamil Nadu's Madurai Over Jallikattu Protests
Nearly 200 people have been detained by the police in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district for protesting the Supreme Court ban on Jallikattu and demanding that the bull taming festival be held. The protest, that lasted overnight, happened in a small town called Alanganallur.
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Several Jallikattu Supporters Detained In Tamil Nadu
Police today detained several people for trying to organise Jallikattu despite a ban on the sport in place. Several people were detained at Mudakathan, Alanganallur, Palamedu and Vilangudi in Madurai district, at Nallampatti in Dindigul district and Pottuchavadi inThanjavur district of Tamil Nadu.
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Angry Jallikattu Supporters Threaten To Boycott Tamil Nadu Polls
Angry people at Tamil Nadu's Alanganallur, the capital for the traditional bull taming sport Jallikattu, are threatening to surrender their voter ID cards and boycott the upcoming state polls till the ban on the sport is removed.
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Cop Injured As Tamil Nadu's Bull-Taming Sport Jallikattu Hikes Covid Fear
The popular bull-taming Jallikattu event entered its third and final day as it kicked off in Alanganallur area of Madurai in Tamil Nadu this morning amid concerns over animal cruelty as well as the pandemic.
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Jallikattu: As Pongal Approaches, Madurai Bull Trainers Gear Up
Jallikattu during Pongal: The popular bull-taming sport held during Pongal is approaching. Bull trainers in Madurai have started gearing up for Jallikattu. The process of registration for the bull fighting event begins10 days in advance, with medical check-up for both the bulls and Jallikattu cattle players. The Tamil Nadu government has given a se...
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43 Injured At Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu. 1,000 Bulls At Mega Fest
Forty-three people were injured as bulls targeted tamers and spectators at massive Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district on Wednesday. The state is celebrating Maattu Pongal, a day dedicated to cattle.Three participants were injured at another Jallikattu event in Pudukottai district on Monday.
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Despite Protests, Tamil Nadu Gets To Watch Some Jallikattu
Jallikattu, the popular bull-taming sport, was held in some parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, even though the locals at Madurai's Alanganallur stuck to their demand for a more 'permanent solution' and refused to hold the event. Jallikattu shows were held in Manapparai in Tiruchirappali district. The ruling AIADMK tweeted that more than 500 young peopl...
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Will Jallikattu Protests Affect Chennai's Republic Day Parade? Protesters Say Yes
Chennai's Marina beach was flooded with protesters demanding a 'permanent solution' for Jallikattu on Sunday. The traditional bull-taming sport which is a part of Pongal celebrations, failed to take off in Madurai on Sunday, a day after the state government passed an ordinance or executive order for its resumption. Chief Minister O Pannerselvam, wh...
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Two Die During Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu's Pudukottai: 10 Updates
Jallikattu made a re-appearance in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, claiming the lives of two men in Pudukottai. The men, who were injured while holding on to a bucking bull, died on the way to the hospital. The traditional bull-taming festival was held in some parts of Tamil Nadu, even though locals in Madurai's Alanganallur, where Chief Minister O Panneerse...
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Jallikattu Returns As Tamil Nadu Governor Approves Ordinance: 10 Updates
After a three year long ban, Jallikattu will finally be held across Tamil Nadu today. Governor Vidyasagar Rao has approved an executive order or ordinance by the state government which will allow the bull-taming sport to be held in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said this evening. The chief minister is now headed to Alanganallur in Madu...
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Over 3,000 Protest At Chennai's Marina Beach Supporting Jallikattu
Over 3,000 people, mostly students and techies, are protesting at Chennai's Marina beach since last night demanding permission to host the banned bull-taming festival Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu and a ban on animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals or PETA.
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Nearly 200 Detained In Tamil Nadu's Madurai Over Jallikattu Protests
Nearly 200 people have been detained by the police in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district for protesting the Supreme Court ban on Jallikattu and demanding that the bull taming festival be held. The protest, that lasted overnight, happened in a small town called Alanganallur.
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Several Jallikattu Supporters Detained In Tamil Nadu
Police today detained several people for trying to organise Jallikattu despite a ban on the sport in place. Several people were detained at Mudakathan, Alanganallur, Palamedu and Vilangudi in Madurai district, at Nallampatti in Dindigul district and Pottuchavadi inThanjavur district of Tamil Nadu.
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Angry Jallikattu Supporters Threaten To Boycott Tamil Nadu Polls
Angry people at Tamil Nadu's Alanganallur, the capital for the traditional bull taming sport Jallikattu, are threatening to surrender their voter ID cards and boycott the upcoming state polls till the ban on the sport is removed.
