jallikattu

Vijayakumar (A) Navalpattu S. VIJI of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Thiruverumbur constituency with a margin of 8705 votes. He garnered 89837 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi came second with 81132 votes.

As electioneering intensifies, candidates are enlisting family members to add a personal touch to campaigns across Tamil Nadu. Daughters and wives are actively participating, addressing voters, and sharing heartfelt appeals. This strategy aims to connect with constituents on an emotional level, highlighting candidates' dedication and commitment to their respective constituencies.

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked CM MK Stalin at a rally, accusing him of forming alliances out of fear of defeat and alleging a breakdown of law and order. Palaniswami also criticized Stalin's use of language and warned of retaliation, while assuring financial support for jallikattu events.

The Tamil Nadu government has permitted jallikattu to be held in Madurai, much to the jubilation of jallikattu organisers.

The ferocious bulls that were once the star attraction in a jallikattu arena no longer come at a premium price.

The district administration has instructed jallikattu organisers to refrain from registering excess number of bulls for events in the district. The decision was taken after the recently held jallikattu events witnessed over 800 bulls participating on an average.

For hundreds of villagers across south and central Tamil Nadu, jallikattu is not just a event but a ritual associated with the temple festival in the locality.

With hardly 10 days to go for the jallikattu events to be held during Pongal festival in Madurai, veterinarians started issuing fitness certificates for jallikattu bulls and owners. The certificates are a must for registering for jallikattu events.

The Supreme court's refusal to stay the jallikattu events in Tamil Nadu has given a fillip to the preparations going on in a feverish pace at villages in Madurai.

The Madras high court has sought a response from the state on a plea challenging a government order (GO) notifying the conduct of jallikattu at Srivaikuntam taluk in Tuticorin district.

A group of people in a village in Tamil Nadu are demanding that they be allowed to conduct the jallikattu as was done in previous years. They are also petitioning the district collector. A different group of people in the same village are protesting the village general committee's right to conduct the jallikattu.

Veterinarians in Madurai started issuing fitness certificates for jallikattu bulls on Wednesday. These certificates are a requirement for registering for jallikattu events this year. Many bull owners lined up eagerly at veterinary hospitals to get their bulls checked on Wednesday. Dr. Nataraj Kumar, Regional Joint Director of Animal Husbandry, said that the certificates are valid for one year and can be used for registering in various jallikattu events for one season which usually lasts till May. All bulls must be free of illness and injuries to participate in jallikattu and various parts of the bull, including teeth, eyes, horns, and hump, are examined by qualified vets. Registration for the renowned jallikattu events in Madurai including Avaniyapuram jallikattu, Palamedu jallikattu, and Alanganallur jallikattu is expected to begin in a few days.

While the state government has permitted jallikattu events ahead of the Pongal season amidst the pandemic, conducting these events would be a challenge for jallikattu organisers as they have to follow the regulations put forth by the government.

Following the Supreme Court ban, many voices have been raised for and against jallikattu.

Villagers in Vazhapadi and Pethanaickenpalayam areas organise ‘fox jallikattu’ on Kaanum Pongal day.

Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take immediate steps to get necessary permission to hold jallikattu celebrations.

Condemning chief minister M K Stalin for allegedly making false statements about jallikattu protests, AIADMK coordinator and former deputy CM O Panneerselvam hit out at the DMK saying that it was responsible for the jallikattu ban since it was in alliance with the then ruling Congress party

As in the past few years, Pudukkottai district would witness the highest number of jallikattu events in Tamil Nadu in 2019, said health minister C Vijaya Baskar on Monday.

The district administration has organised a training programme in Madurai on Saturday for youth participating in jallikattu events.