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Jallikattu violence: NHRC issues notice to Chennai cops

Jan 25, 2017, at 12:57 am

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday said it has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that after the passage of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the State Assembly, police, without any prior caution, resorted to beating, arresting and damaging private property in order to disperse a large number of people gathered at landmark places in Chennai in support of Jallikattu.

Jallikattu: Celebrities urge people of Chennai to calm down

Jan 24, 2017, at 12:19 am

Chennai, Jan 23 (IBNS): Celebrities urged people of Chennai to calm down as violence hit Tamil Nadu over the Jallikattu issue on Monday.

Tamil Nadu: Police and pro-Jallikattu protesters clash in Chennai Marina Beach and other places

Jan 23, 2017, at 06:21 pm

Chennai, Jan 23 (IBNS): The police and pro-Jallikattu protesters clashed in Chennai and other places in Tamil Nadu when the police went to evict the protesters on Monday, according to media reports.

Tamil Nadu government clears Jallikattu Ordinance

Jan 21, 2017, at 11:36 pm

Chennai, Jan 21 (IBNS): In a major victory for people demonstrating across the state for the past few days, the Tamil Nadu government has cleared Jallikattu Ordinance.

Protest continues in Chennai over Jallikattu ban, CM likely to meet Modi today

Jan 19, 2017, at 02:45 pm

Chennai, Jan 19 (IBNS): Thousands of proptesters on Thursday continued to demonstrate at the Marina Beach in Chennai, pressing for their demand to lift ban on banned bull-taming festival-Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.

Jallikattu: Protest continues in Tamil Nadu, CM leaves for Delhi

Jan 19, 2017, at 03:26 am

Chennai, Jan 18 (IBNS): Large number of people joined the peaceful protest at Marina Beach in Chennai where demonstration is going on for the past 24 hours to lifty the ban on banned bull-taming festival-Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.

Jallikattu: Demonstration continues at Marina beach

Jan 18, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Chennai, Jan 18 (IBNS): Large number of people have gathered at Chennai's Marina Beach to demonstrate and demand for permission to host the banned bull-taming festival-Jallikattu- in Tamil Nadu.

DMK appoints MK Stalin as working president

Jan 04, 2017, at 05:12 pm

Chennai, Jan 4 (IBNS): The DMK on Wednesday appointed party treasurer and opposition leader in the state assembly, MK Stalin, as its working president, reports said.

Central team to visit Tamil Nadu to assess Cyclone Vardah damage

Dec 27, 2016, at 07:20 pm

Chennai, Dec 27 (IBNS): A central team is visiting Tamil Nadu to assess the damage inflicted on the state by Cyclone Vardah. according to media reports.

Cyclone Vardah: Tamil Nadu recovers, 10 killed

Dec 13, 2016, at 02:46 pm

Chennai, Dec 13 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu is attempting to recover from the shock after Cyclone Vardah hit close to Chennai on Monday, killing at least 10 people, reports said.

J Jayalalithaa laid to rest, supporters mourn

Dec 06, 2016, at 11:57 pm

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Huge number of supporters and politicians assembled at the Marina Beach in Chennai as the last rites of late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa was held with full state honours on Tuesday.

Last rites ceremony of Jayalalithaa underway, supporters mourn

Dec 06, 2016, at 11:34 pm

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Amid presence of mourning supporters, last rites ceremony of late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is currently going on at MGR Memorial here on Tuesday.

Mamata Banerjee pays homage to Jayalalithaa

Dec 06, 2016, at 10:22 pm

Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid homage to late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa during the Sanhati Dibas" programme here.

People from all walks of life pay tributes to late CM J Jayalalithaa

Dec 06, 2016, at 08:34 pm

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): People from various walks of life have been paying tributes to the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who passed away on Monday night at Chennai Apollo Hospitals.

Jayalalithaa's demise: Bengal assembly adjourned

Dec 06, 2016, at 06:40 pm

Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): Condoling Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's death, the West Bengal Assembly has been adjourned for the day.

Maneka Gandhi hails Jayalalithaa as one of the greatest woman leaders

Dec 06, 2016, at 05:51 pm

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS) Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi hailed deceased Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa as one of the greatest woman leaders, while mourning her demise.

People pay last respect to J Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall

Dec 06, 2016, at 02:15 pm

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): People lined up at Rajaji Hall on Tuesday to pay last respect to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa who passed away at a hospital in Chennai on Monday.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa dies, supporters mourn loss

Dec 06, 2016, at 06:34 am

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Leaving her countless followers heart-broken, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, considered one of the most powerful regional politicians who would also play an instrumental role in national politics, passed away on Monday, Apollo Hospitals and her party the AIADMK confirmed shortly after midnight.

PM Modi mourns Jayalalithaa's death, says her demise left a void in Indian politics

Dec 06, 2016, at 06:13 am

New Delhi/Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mourned the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa, who was on life support system following a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening.

J Jayalalithaa passes away

Dec 06, 2016, at 05:58 am

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalaithaa on Monday passed away at a hospital in Chennai.

Jaylalithaa's condition continues to be extremely grave

Dec 05, 2016, at 09:52 pm

Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS) : The condition of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayallatihaa remains "extremely grave" even though all efforts are being made to give her the best treatment, reports said.

Tamil Nadu governor reaches Chennai's Apollo Hospital as Jayalalithaa's condition turns grim

Dec 05, 2016, at 09:36 pm

Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao reached Apollo Hospital on Monday as the condition of the state's ailing chief minister J Jayalalithaa continued to be critical, according to media reports.

J Jayalalithaa undergoes treatment,supporters gather outside hospital

Dec 05, 2016, at 02:22 pm

Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday, is undergoing treatment as her supporters gathered outside the hospital where she is undergoing treatment to pray for her recovery.

TCS techie among four terror suspects arrested in Tamil Nadu for targeting PM Modi

Nov 29, 2016, at 07:43 pm

Chennai, Nov 29 (IBNS) : A joint team of security forces has apprehended four terror suspects, inspired by al Qaida, who reportedly planned to target at least 22 VVIPs, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, The Times of India reported.

I have taken a rebirth: Jayalalithaa

Nov 14, 2016, at 04:30 am

Chennai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who underwent treatment at a hospital, on Sunday said she had a "rebirth" due to the prayers of her supporters.

Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa is well, can leave hosp anytime says Apollo chairman

Nov 12, 2016, at 08:23 pm

Chennai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is in good health and can leave hospital any time she wants to said Apollo Hospitals chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy, media reported on Saturday.

Infection in Jayalalithaa's blood isn’t contained, says AIIMS doctor

Oct 07, 2016, at 05:19 pm

New Delhi/Chennai, Oct 7 (IBNS): Sounding alert over Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's health, an AIIMS doctor said that infection in her blood isn't contained, according to a Hindustan Times report.

Samsung Note 2 catches fire inside Chennai-bound flight

Sep 23, 2016, at 11:13 pm

Chennai, Sept 23 (IBNS): Growing troubles for tech giant Samsung, a Note 2 smartphone was suspected to have caught fire inside an aircraft while it was landing in south Indian city of Chennai on Friday, media reports said.

Chennai metro rail:Airport to Little Mount route inaugurated

Sep 21, 2016, at 09:37 pm

Chennai, Sep 21 (IBNS): The second stage of the Chennai Metro Rail, from the airport to Little Mount was inaugurated on Wednesday, according to media reports.

One killed and several injured when Porsche hits auto-rickshaws in Chennai

Sep 19, 2016, at 06:44 pm

Chennai, Sep 19 (IBNS): An auto-rickshaw driver was killed and several people injured in Chennai on Monday after a Porsche rammed into them, according to media reports.