Chennai, June 30 (IANS) The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has initiated the process of formalising its political alliance by bringing together its friendly parties under a common state-level front ahead of upcoming electoral contests, including local body elections and possible Assembly bypolls. Chief Minister and TVK president C. Joseph Vijay will chair a meeting of leaders of friendly parties in Chennai on July 1, marking the first major effort to institutionalise the coalition that su…
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Chennai, June 28 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu’s Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Sunday demanded a thorough and independent investigation into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment of Assistant Professors conducted by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), urging the state government to suspend the appointment process until the inquiry is completed. In a strongly-worded statement, Palaniswami said the allegations surrounding the recently a…
Chennai, June 27 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday appointed Lok Sabha Whip and three-time Virudhunagar MP B. Manickam Tagore as the new president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), replacing K. Selvaperunthagai in a significant organisational reshuffle that reflects the party high command’s bid to reset its strategy in Tamil Nadu following the recent Assembly election.The leadership change comes amid growing differences within the state unit over the Congress’ political direction and al…
Chennai, June 23 (IANS) Actress Trisha on Tuesday wished Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay a happy birthday and posted a picture of the cake cutting event that had happened on his birthday, a day earlier. Taking to her Instagram page to post a picture of the birthday cakes presented to Vijay on his birthday, Trisha wrote, “To the person who makes it all worth it,HBD 00.00.”The “00.00” in her post, indicated that she had been among the first to wish him on his birthday on June 22, contrary…
Chennai, June 22 (IANS) Actor, producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan and actor and producer Raghava Lawrence were among several celebrities who greeted former actor and present day Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on his birthday on Monday. Taking to his X timeline, Kamal Haasan in Tamil wrote, ” My heartfelt birthday wishes to Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam’s Chief and my beloved younger brother Vijay, who has won the love of crores of hearts.”Actor and…
Chennai, June 22 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay turned 52 on Monday as he marked his first birthday since assuming office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. To mark the occasion, TVK functionaries have organised special prayers in temples, ‘annadanam’ programmes, blood donation camps and welfare assistance initiatives across the State, transforming Vijay’s first birthday as Chief Minister into a statewide celebration.The occasion has sparked celebrations across Tamil Nadu, with part…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, wishing him a long and healthy life. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Birthday greetings to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay Ji. I pray for his long and healthy life.”Born on June 22, 1974, in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, Vijay is an actor-turned-politician who currently serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Before…
Chennai, June 21 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL) has initiated the process for revamping municipal solid waste management in 12 major municipal corporations by inviting tenders to appoint consultancy firms for preparing Detailed Feasibility Reports (DFRs) and providing transaction advisory services under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The proposed initiative covers the municipal corporations of Avadi, Hosur, Tambaram, Vellore, Coimbatore…
Chennai, June 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will celebrate his 52nd birthday on Monday, marking his first birthday since assuming office as the state’s Chief Minister. The occasion has generated considerable excitement among party cadres and supporters across Tamil Nadu, who have already begun celebrations in various districts.Vijay, one of Tamil cinema’s most popular actors before entering politics, formally launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),…
Chennai, June 20 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has crossed the two-crore membership mark, party sources said on Saturday, underlining the remarkable growth of the organisation within a little over two years of its launch. Party functionaries and supporters celebrated the milestone on social media, describing it as a reflection of TVK’s growing acceptance among people across Tamil Nadu.The achievement comes barely a month after the party formed its f…