Chennai, July 20 (IANS) Marking World Chess Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay extended his greetings to chess players, coaches and enthusiasts across the world, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening the state’s position as India’s and the world’s leading chess hub. In a message released on the occasion, the Chief Minister praised Tamil Nadu’s remarkable contribution to Indian chess, noting that the state has produced the highest number of young gra…
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Chennai, July 19 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government led by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay is preparing to reduce the State-level Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), a move aimed at lowering airline operating costs and making the State’s aviation sector more competitive. The proposal is expected to be announced in the forthcoming State Budget as part of a broader effort to align Tamil Nadu’s tax structure with those of neighbouring States.Officials famili…
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday congratulated artists and technicians from the Tamil film industry for securing 10 honours at the 72nd National Film Awards, describing the achievement as a proud moment for the state and a reflection of the industry’s creative excellence. In a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, Vijay said the remarkable performance of Tamil cinema at this year’s National Film Awards showcased the talent, dedication and inn…
Chennai, July 16 (IANS) Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who is also the daughter of well-known actor and politician Sarathkumar, on Thursday pointed out that people could say a hundred different things but at the end of the day, C Joseph Vijay was “our chief minister” and that he was here to stay. Posting a picture of her meeting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on her Instagram page, actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar wrote, “Thalapathy..!!I pondered over what to say about this post but then …
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) Actor and producer Sivakarthikeyan, who called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday, has said that the brotherhood and the bond between them continues.Taking to his social media timelines to post pictures of his meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Sivakarthikeyan wrote, ” From entertaining hearts to leading the state… some journeys are truly extraordinary. It was an honour to greet our Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru…
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday assured the Kerala government of full cooperation in its intensified campaign against narcotics, following a meeting with the neighbouring state’s Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala here. The meeting focused on strengthening inter-state coordination to curb the trafficking and distribution of narcotic substances, particularly along the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Addressing reporters after the discussions, Chennithala sai…
Chennai, July 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Law Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) joint general secretary R. Nirmalkumar on Tuesday strongly rejected allegations that the ruling party was luring leaders from rival parties through horse-trading, insisting that those joining TVK were doing so out of political conviction rather than monetary inducements. Addressing reporters in Chennai, Nirmalkumar said several leaders from the DMK and the AIADMK had become disillusioned with their respective part…
Chennai, July 14 (IANS) A sharp political exchange erupted between the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the AIADMK on Tuesday after AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, prompting an equally forceful response from the TVK’s Information Technology (IT) wing. Speaking to reporters at Omalur in Salem district, Palaniswami dismissed Vijay’s recent allegation that the AIADMK and the DMK were “joint thieves,” sayin…
Chennai, July 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday inaugurated his renovated MLA office in Perambur, marking his first official engagement in the constituency after assuming office. The visit also saw the launch of a dedicated mobile application designed to streamline the redressal of civic grievances for residents of the Assembly segment.Located on Sharma Nagar First Street in Vyasarpadi, the upgraded constituency office has been equipped to function as a full-fledged pu…
Chennai, July 13 (IANS) The Congress high command’s fact-finding panel, constituted to review the party’s disappointing performance in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, is expected to recommend sweeping organisational changes after reportedly uncovering evidence of weak campaign coordination, internal factionalism, and alleged pro-DMK activities by a section of district-level leaders. The committee, headed by former MP K. Jayakumar, has completed its state-wide inquiry and is scheduled…