Cockfights

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US: Texas Cockfighting Bust – 21 Arrested, 65 Roosters Rescued

Apr 03, 2025
Celeste, Texas: In a major crackdown on illegal cockfighting, Hunt County Sheriff's deputies arrested 21 individuals and rescued 65 live roosters during a raid on Sunday afternoon.
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Sankranti Cockfights: Tradition Gaining Both Popularity and Controversy

Jan 12, 2025
As the Sankranti festival approaches, the tradition of rooster fights (cock fights) is taking center stage across Andhra Pradesh. Once confined to select regions, this controversial custom has now...

People Participate In Cockfights With Enthusiasm  

Jan 14, 2018
People Participate In Cockfights With Enthusiasm

Ganta’s Controversial Comment on Cockfights

Jan 13, 2018
Ganta’s Controversial Comment on Cockfights
TDP MP Thota Narasimham and MLA NVSN Varma pitching their respective roosters into the arena - Sakshi Post

TDP MP, MLA Organise Cockfights At Janmabhoomi Program Defying Court Ruling

Jan 12, 2018
TDP MP, MLA Organise Cockfights At Janmabhoomi Program 
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Srinivas alias Nani (left) and Vijayawada Central MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao participating in cockfights during the last Sankranthi season - Sakshi Post

Cockfight​s​ Should Be ​Dealt With Iron Hand: High Court

Jan 04, 2018
Cockfight​s​ Should Be ​Dealt With Iron Hand: High Court

MLAs shield gamblers at cockfights

Jan 18, 2017
MLAs shield gamblers at cockfights

Cockfights continue without fear of law

Jan 17, 2017
Cockfights continue without fear of law
A latest example of defiance is the refusal of the public in Tamil Nadu to respect the Supreme Court on the issue of Jallikattu. - Sakshi Post

Defiance Becoming The Order Of The Day 

Jan 16, 2017
Defiance Becoming The Order Of The Day

Despite Court orders, cock fights go on

Jan 14, 2017
In addition to the traditional cockfights, some villages in Krishna district also enjoyed sheep-fights on Friday. - Sakshi Post

Sheep-fights Introduced In Addition To Cockfights For Sankranti In AP

Jan 13, 2017
Sankranti Festivities Kicked Off In Telugu States Amidst Gaiety 

High Court bans cockfights

Dec 26, 2016
High Court bans cockfights
Cockfights are traditionally associated with Sankranti celebrations in AP. - Sakshi Post

High Court Bans Sankranti Cockfights In AP 

Dec 26, 2016
High Court Bans Sankranti Cockfights In AP
Bigwigs Enjoy Cockfights as Crores Change Hands in Betting - Sakshi Post

Bigwigs Enjoy Cockfights as Crores Change Hands in Betting

Jan 15, 2016
Bigwigs Enjoy Cockfights as Crores Change Hands in Betting
Sankranti Cockfights: Rs. 100 cr changes hands - Sakshi Post

Sankranti Cockfights: Rs. 100 cr changes hands

Jan 14, 2016
Sankranti Cockfights: Rs. 100 cr changes hands
SC allows cockfights, but officials say the ban stays - Sakshi Post

SC allows cockfights, but officials say the ban stays

Jan 12, 2015
SC allows cockfights, but officials say the ban stays
Andhra celebrates Sankranti with fervour - Sakshi Post

Andhra celebrates Sankranti with fervour

Jan 14, 2014
Andhra celebrates Sankranti with fervour
Case registered against Chintamaneni - Sakshi Post

Case registered against Chintamaneni

Jan 28, 2013
Case registered against Chintamaneni
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