Tamil Nadu to be declared drought-hit: CM

Tamil Nadu would be declared a drought-hit state in view of deficient Northeast Monsoon and central funds will be sought to meet the situation, Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said on Tuesday. He......

Tamil Nadu's controversial Jallikattu is back after Centre lifts ban

The Narendra Modi government has lifted the ban on Jallikattu (bull taming) in Tamil Nadu. Making the announcement, Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan tweeted: 'The Union government has made......

Madras HC bars buying of elephants by temples, others

The Madurai bench of the Madras high court has directed the secretary, environment and forest department, to ensure that there are no more acquisitions of elephants by private individuals or......

Animal activists move SC against decision to lift Jallikattu ban

The Centre's notification lifting ban on bull taming sport Jallikattu during the festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu was on Monday challenged in the Supreme Court. The petitions seeking urgent hearing......