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The Tamil Nadu Regulation of Jallikattu Act, 2009, was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2014 on the ground that the event of jallikattu would violate a couple of provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Two resolutions against Neet, for jallikattu passed

The two resolutions were passed by voice vote.

26 Jan 2017 6:38 AM IST

Lakshmi the temple elephant at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Koil, Puducherry (Photo: DC)

Pondicherry: Order to leave temple jumbo in sanctuary triggers debate

Ms Bedi issued the order based on a complaint letter filed by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta).

26 Jan 2017 6:34 AM IST

Chennai: No social media campaign in Producers' Council polls

Deposit for president for contesting elections is Rs 1 lakh, Rs 50,000 for VPs, secretaries, treasurers.

26 Jan 2017 6:29 AM IST

Deputy commissioners R. Sudhakar and S. Radhika having a look at the remains of burnt police vehicles at Ice House police station. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Senior cops inspect Ice House station

The team had also inspected MKB Nagar police station, which was damaged during the violence.

26 Jan 2017 6:26 AM IST

Madras High Court

Chennai: CBI probe sought into police action

On January 23, the police made a request to the protesters to withdraw their protest as the government was going to...

26 Jan 2017 6:22 AM IST

The Chennai police on Sunday disclosed that they are providing utmost security cover for Pakistan womens cricket team.

27 accused in Marina beach riots get bail

Vehemently opposing this, city public prosecutor M.L. Jegan submitted that the petitioners set fire to two police...

26 Jan 2017 6:20 AM IST

Dr Kousalya Devi receives the Renny Abraham Tanker Foundation Love for Service Award 2017. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Breakthrough in kidney replacement process

Almost 2.5 lakh people die of kidney failure in India every year.

26 Jan 2017 6:16 AM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: Representational Image/PTI)

Supreme Court plea: AWBI top brass keep Tamil Nadu chapter in dark

Highly placed sources in AWBI told DC, that the decision to challenge the new jallikattu law passed by the TN Assembly...

26 Jan 2017 6:14 AM IST

Women show door broken by police when they stormed into their houses. (Photo: DC)

Nadukuppam residents terrified: Fact-finding panel highlights...

According to residents of the hamlet, some policewomen set fire to the fish market using an inflammable powder.

26 Jan 2017 6:11 AM IST

Students of Everwin Vidyashram, Kolathur, stand together to form the national flag on the eve of Republic Day. (Photo: DC)

22 from Tamil Nadu police selected for President's medal

These medals are given taking into account overall performance, achievement and reputation.

26 Jan 2017 6:07 AM IST

Ripon buildings lit with colours of tricolour ahead of Republic Day on Wednesday.(Photo: DC)

25,000 cops to man Republic Day fest in Chennai

17 superintendents of police and four additional director-generals of police from other units across the state, will be...

26 Jan 2017 6:05 AM IST

Kiran Bedi seeks discussion on Pondicherry financial situation

Lt Guv asks govt to reduce dependency on loans.

26 Jan 2017 2:02 AM IST