Trichy marked the start of Pongal celebrations with Jallikattu 2026, the traditional Tamil bull-taming sport held during the harvest festival. The event featured 750 bulls and hundreds of participants.
Likening the vengeful targeting of Tamil Nadu by the Modi government to the perennial attack of the Corona epidemic without respite, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday took pride in the state leapfrogging in growth and development despite the Union government’s vindictive discrimination.
Sankranti celebrations began in Kotha Shanambatla village in Chandragiri Mandal, Tirupati district.
Police said the deceased, identified as Navin Kumar of nearby Vilangudi, was admitted to the Government Rajaji Hospital after being critically injured while attempting to hold on to the hump of a raging bull.
The judgment mainly addressed the five questions referred to it and the contentions raised by the petitioner challenging the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017.
The SC verdict is likely today on challenge to TN, Karnataka and Maharashtra law allowing bull-taming sport Jallikattu and bullock cart races
Jallikattu and Manjuvirattu competitions are held in many places in south Tamil Nadu, including Madurai and Alankanallur.
According to the revenue department of Madurai, 11 of the injured persons were undergoing treatment at Madurai's Government Rajaji Hospital.
At least 36 persons including 2 police officials were injured during the bullfight and admitted to various hospitals for treatment.
The court also warned veterinarians of severe action like contempt of court and departmental action if they issue false certificates.
