Just because Jallikattu is old doesn't mean it's justified: Supreme Court

Edit The Times of India 26 Jul 2016
NEW DELHI ... "The mere presence of tradition can't justify practices," the court said ... We have not come across any instance of inflicting cruelty on the participating cattle in the way of pinching with a stick, rubbing chilli powder on the rectum of the animal and providing arrack to the bull participating in the game", a spokesperson for ARHAM, a Jallikattu advocacy organisation said earlier this month ... RELATED. From around the web....

Truck carrying IMFL bottles seized in Cuddalore

Edit The Hindu 24 Jul 2016
The police arrested a 32-year-old man from Puducherry in this connection ... Thirumalaisamy said ... A senior police official said that vigil had been strengthened at all the nine PEW check posts in Cuddalore to curb the movement of IMFL and arrack from all entry points from Puducherry. ....

Khiri Travel announces trips to undiscovered Jaffna in Northern Sri Lanka (PATA - Pacific Asia Travel Association)

Edit Public Technologies 21 Jul 2016
(Source. PATA - Pacific Asia Travel Association). The time is right for tour operators to add Jaffna to their Sri Lanka itineraries, says Khiri Travel. BANGKOK, July 21, 2016 - Khiri Travel has launched pioneering 4-day/3-night trips to Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka ... Much of the conflict took place here. In Jaffna town centre, guests stay in a new four-star hotel ... Day 1 ... Day 2 ... Day 3 ... It is lighter than arrack but will sure give you a buzz....

'Amend Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act'

Edit The Times of India 20 Jul 2016
Chennai ... ARHAM Trust founder Balakumar Somu said, "I have watched the sport in several places. We have not come across any instance of inflicting cruelty on the participating cattle in the way of pinching with a stick, rubbing chilli powder on the rectum of the animal and providing arrack to the bull participating in the game." ... RELATED ... Recommended By Colombia ....

Jallikattu supporters demand amendments to Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Edit The Times of India 19 Jul 2016
CHENNAI ... ARHAM Trust founder Balakumar Somu said, "I have watched the sport in several places. We have not come across any instance of inflicting cruelty on the participating cattle in the way of pinching with a stick, rubbing chilli powder on the rectum of the animal and providing arrack to the bull participating in the game." ... RELATED ... Recommended By Colombia ....

AIDWA demands closure of arrack shops in UT

Edit The Hindu 18 Jul 2016
Demanding closure of arrack shops in Puducherry, All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) State president, Tamil Nadu, S ... We would soon submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister to consider closing down all the arrack shops in Puducherry,” she said ... Ms ... Sexual abuse ... ....

Bar reopening question remains unanswered

Edit The Hindu 01 Jul 2016
The question whether the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government would reopen closed bars remained unanswered though the matter was a recurrent theme in the three-day Assembly debate on the Governor’s speech that ended here on Thursday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addressed the issue in a cryptic manner during his reply in the House ... Did we re-open arrack shops after the A.K ... On strongman image ... ....

1,056 excise raids in district

Edit The Hindu 24 Jun 2016
... of wash, 195.030 litres of ‘arishtam,’ 68.25 litres of beer, 36,736 packets of tobacco products, 500 grams of tobacco powder and six litres of arrack....

KSISF personnel to guard Krishnarajasagara reservoir

Edit The Times of India 24 Jun 2016
Mandya. Specially trained 66 personnel from the Karnataka State Industrial Secuirty Force (KSISF) have been deployed to guard Krishnarajasagara (KRS) reservoir, which has always been on the radar of terror outfits ... The CNNL owns the responsibilities of providing logistical support including accommodation to KSISF personnel. "We provided them (KSISF) quarters, arracks and guard rooms at sensitive places ... RELATED. From around the web....

These Cocktails Inspired by Game of Thrones Are as Delicious as They Are Ingenious

Edit Slate 24 Jun 2016
Game of Thrones is the kind of show that inevitably makes you want to drown your sorrows in booze. As we approach the series’ sixth season finale—and look toward its eventual conclusion—we figured it was time we stepped up our drinking game of thrones ... Tseng works at the Reading Room in Petworth Citizen, a tiny book-lined bar at the back of another bar ... Some notes on those drinks are below ... The Faith and the Crown ... 1 oz ... — Batavia-Arrack ... ....

Visakha rural cops get city complaints on WhatsApp

Edit The Times of India 19 Jun 2016
Visakhapatnam. The new WhatsApp initiative launched by the Visakha Rural cops has gained more popularity among the urban people of the district than the rural areas ... While 11 complaints are related to issues in rural areas including photos and videos of belt shops, arrack, civil disputes, SC and ST atrocities, threats, illegal sand transportation, obscene dances and property offences, 30 messages are from Vizag city ... RELATED....

Toll-free helpline operational

Edit The Times of India 18 Jun 2016
Chennai ... The number 10581 is meant for complaints against arrack distillation, sale of illicit liquor and running wine shops beyond the permitted hours ... tnn ... RELATED....
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