Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission for the first Jallikattu event of 2026 to be held on January 3 at Thatchankurichi village in Pudukkottai district, officially marking the beginning of the state’s annual bull-taming season. The approval was issued through a government gazette by the Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department.The event has been permitted under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as am…
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Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) With the jallikattu season set to begin in the coming days, bull rearers across Tamil Nadu have renewed their demand for the implementation of the DMK government’s long-pending promise to provide a monthly incentive of Rs 1,000 to native bull owners. As preparations intensify ahead of the traditional sport, farmers say the assistance is crucial for sustaining indigenous cattle breeds and easing the financial burden on small-scale rearers.Ravikumar, state president of the…