December 27, 2023 8:14 am
The party has not yet been able to repeal laws against conversion and cattle slaughter, and last week clarified it had not yet revoked the ban on hijab in government schools and colleges
February 27, 2018 8:49 am
The original version, dated May 23, 2017, had notified a ban on sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets, triggering an outcry over its effect on trade across the country.
July 12, 2017 10:40 am
The order came after the central government said it was seriously considering the various representations made to it on the issue, and would make amendments to the rules if needed. The Centre did not ask for any modification of the HC order, or for the stay to be lifted.
July 11, 2017 10:23 pm
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the interim direction of the Madras High Court, staying the notification, would remain in force and apply to the entire country.
June 15, 2017 4:14 pm
The ban on sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter has hit the export and trade of meat and leather. "We have already said that whosoever has any concern related to this issue, we will seriously and honestly address those," said Harsh Vardhan.
June 12, 2017 9:10 pm
Harsh Vardhan said that neither does the government want to influence food habits in the country nor is it interested in disturbing the business of slaughter.
June 08, 2017 3:02 pm
In a special one-day session of the Kerala Assembly, the ruling LDF and opposition UDF came together to oppose the Centre's new ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter.
June 07, 2017 6:04 pm
Various options, including approaching the Supreme Court and bringing in a law within the ambit of the state, are reportedly under the government's consideration.
June 05, 2017 9:29 am
The Centre passed an order on May 23 prohibiting the sale of cattle animals for slaughter, in a bid to regulate the sale of bovines at cattle markets.
June 02, 2017 2:03 pm
Various options, including approaching the Supreme Court and bringing in a law within the limit of the state were under the consideration of the government, officials said.