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Ordinance clears way for Jallikattu tomorrow

This marks end of a five-day protest across state; Jallikattu will now take place after 3-year gap

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Despite Supreme Court ban, people celebrate Jallikattu festival

T E NarasimhanPress Trust of India Chennai
The President of India and the Governor of Tamil Nadu on Saturday gave their nods to an ordinance allowing the bull taming sport of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu. This marks the end of a five-day protest by students and youth across the state. Jallikattu will now take place after a gap of three years on Sunday and Monday across Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam is expected to inaugurate a Jallikattu event in Alanganallur, Madurai district, which is famous for the sport, on Sunday at 10 am. In other areas, ministers from respective regions will inaugurate the sport at

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