Slaughterhouses

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The new rules banning the sale of cattle for slaughter, with their agenda not very well hidden, added a whole new dimension to the intolerance issue.

Disquiet over intolerance

A pattern of wilful majoritarianism was established by the arguments, including muzzling of media criticism of the people in power.

15 Jun 2017 1:50 AM

While slaugherhouses are normally kept shut on Mahavir Jayanti, the Bombay high court had recently said that the state government has no statutory powers to direct local bodies to close slaughterhouses and meat shops on any particular day. (Representational Image)

Jain bodies want abattoirs shut today, BJP MLA backs demand

Mangal Prabhat Lodha had also raised the issue in the Legislative Assembly.

09 Apr 2017 4:20 AM

Slaughter houses in Gujarat running without license: CAG

Only 55 meat shops have been registered in Gujarat, a state where almost 39.05 per cent of the population is non-vegetarian.

01 Apr 2017 12:15 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditiyanath (Photo: PTI)

UP’s meat sellers meet CM, but get no relief

CM told the delegation that the directives of the NGT would be followed since this was the constitutional obligation of the government.

31 Mar 2017 3:31 AM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (Photo: File)

CM Mamata Banerjee slams UP government for meat crisis

She held herself up as an example, saying that she performs Durga Puja, attends Iftar parties and midnight mass during Christmas.

29 Mar 2017 3:36 AM

Now, Jharkhand govt orders to shut illegal slaughterhouses

The step was taken keeping in view the overall public order, safety and health of the general public, an official release said.

28 Mar 2017 3:47 PM

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. (Photo: PTI)

SP leader Azam Khan demands nationwide ban on animal slaughter

The Samajwadi Party leader also advised the Muslims to stop eating meat.

27 Mar 2017 7:06 PM

Workers stand outside a slaughter house where they used to work after the same was shutdown by authorities in Allahabad. (Photo: AP)

Action against abattoirs: Don't overstep your jurisdiction, UP govt tells officials

UP Health Minister said action will only be taken against illegal abattoirs and licensed slaughterhouses need not fear.

27 Mar 2017 2:32 PM

Police have formed anti-Romeo squads in every police station in the wake of the orders of new Chief Minister.

Wrap-up: Clampdown on Romeos, slaughterhouses in UP

Among the several decisions taken by him is the banning of mechanised slaughterhouses which has drawn severe flak.

27 Mar 2017 3:59 AM

Policemen raid at a slaughterhouse in Moradabad. (Photo: PTI)

As meat supply dries up, Lucknow kabab makers brace for losses

Closure of slaughterhouses has affected the business of these outlets by around 80 to 90 per cent, the owners say.

24 Mar 2017 6:21 PM

Authorities at the Lucknow zoo said the supply of meat has been affected since the past two days. (Photo: Pixabay)

Closure of slaughterhouses lead to shortage of buffalo meat for UP zoo lions

Deputy director of Etawah Lion Safari Anil Patel said that they were facing a problem arranging food for eight lions including cubs.

24 Mar 2017 4:30 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressing a press conference in Lucknow on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Prepare plan to shut down slaughterhouses: Yogi to UP police

Within three days since coming to power, the BJP government has already shut down 3 slaughterhouses in the state.

22 Mar 2017 1:03 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leaves after a meeting in Lucknow. (Photo: AP)

UP: 2 slaughterhouses sealed soon after Adityanath takes office

Almost an year ago the National Green Tribunal had ordered the closure of these two slaughterhouses, an official said.

20 Mar 2017 9:23 PM

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