https://vettrithalapathy.com Daily news and governance tracking for Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay en-in Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0530 https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-madurai-gold-ring-launch-gandhi-museum-meenakshi-temple-september-28-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-madurai-gold-ring-launch-gandhi-museum-meenakshi-temple-september-28-2026.html Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay launched the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme at Madurai Rajaji Hospital on Sep 28, placing the first ring on baby Muthu Yazhini, reopened the ₹10.25 Cr Gandhi Museum and worshipped at the Meenakshi Amman temple. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/madurai-gandhi-memorial-museum-reopened-10-crore-renovation-september-28-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/madurai-gandhi-memorial-museum-reopened-10-crore-renovation-september-28-2026.html Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay reopened the Gandhi Memorial Museum at the Rani Mangammal Palace after a ₹10.25 Cr renovation; open to the public from 29 Sep. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-madurai-meenakshi-amman-temple-worship-road-show-september-28-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-madurai-meenakshi-amman-temple-worship-road-show-september-28-2026.html Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0530 Poorna kumbham welcome at the East Tower, special puja and an open-vehicle road show through Madurai. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/palaniswami-dharapuram-bypoll-campaign-aiadmk-banumathi-september-28-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/palaniswami-dharapuram-bypoll-campaign-aiadmk-banumathi-september-28-2026.html Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0530 AIADMK chief campaigns on 27–28 Sep, making the former MLA’s switch to TVK his central attack — his claims and the record. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/madurantakam-dharapuram-bypolls-final-week-campaign-september-27-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/madurantakam-dharapuram-bypolls-final-week-campaign-september-27-2026.html Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0530 With nine days to the 6 October bypolls, TVK, AIADMK and DMK campaign hard in Madurantakam and Dharapuram. The May 2026 results, the defection debate, local issues and who is campaigning where. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-karur-crowd-crush-first-anniversary-tribute-september-27-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-karur-crowd-crush-first-anniversary-tribute-september-27-2026.html Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay paid tribute to the 41 people who died in the Karur crowd crush a year ago, calling it a wound that does not heal and a pain that does not fade. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-madurantakam-bypoll-campaign-speech-september-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-madurantakam-bypoll-campaign-speech-september-25-2026.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay campaigned in Madurantakam for TVK candidate Maragatham Kumaravel on Sep 25, defended state borrowing as spending for the people, and attacked the DMK and AIADMK. Dharapuram rally on Sep 30. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-september-23-cooum-restoration-tangedco-kamalini-monsoon-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-september-23-cooum-restoration-tangedco-kamalini-monsoon-2026.html Tue, 23 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0530 Sep 23 2026 Day 136: Cooum River global tender in 1 month; TANGEDCO HQ visit amid power cuts; VS Babu hospital visit; Rs 75L for cricketer Kamalini (Asian Games gold); Monsoon landslide alert to Collectors. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-breakfast-scheme-expansion-classes-6-8-september-22-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-breakfast-scheme-expansion-classes-6-8-september-22-2026.html Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay inaugurated the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme expansion to Classes 6-8 on September 22 at Tiruvanmiyur. 15.30 lakh additional students in 15,454 schools. Total budget Rs 724 crore. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-september-18-walgreens-gcc-gold-ring-uk-investment-review-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-september-18-walgreens-gcc-gold-ring-uk-investment-review-2026.html Thu, 18 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0530 Five major developments Sep 18 2026: Walgreens India signs MoU for first GCC in India at DLF Downtown Taramani Chennai 250+ jobs; Gold Ring scheme launch confirmed September 28; Vijay reviews UK investment Rs 15300 Cr; Breakfast Scheme Cl 6-8 launches September 22; Anbil Mahesh CCB inquiry. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-seven-nursing-colleges-270-crore-september-19-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-seven-nursing-colleges-270-crore-september-19-2026.html Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu government announced 7 new government nursing colleges with Rs 270.26 crore investment. 660 additional B.Sc Nursing seats. September 19 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-london-shard-public-meet-cancelled-tamil-diaspora-september-16-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-london-shard-public-meet-cancelled-tamil-diaspora-september-16-2026.html Tue, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0530 Planned public interaction at The Shard London cancelled after Metropolitan Police raised safety concerns. Hundreds had gathered. Investment mission unaffected. Vijay returns Chennai September 17. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-london-investment-12300-crore-mou-samvardhana-motherson-september-14-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-london-investment-12300-crore-mou-samvardhana-motherson-september-14-2026.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0530 CM Vijay UK visit secures MoUs worth Rs 12300 crore and 9400 high-value jobs. Samvardhana Motherson International Rs 11000 crore through European UK joint ventures. Wilson Power Solutions Rs 300 crore manufacturing unit Thiruvallur 400 jobs. PTI September 14 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-ajith-silverstone-le-mans-cup-september-12-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-ajith-silverstone-le-mans-cup-september-12-2026.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay attended Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone September 12, officially starting the race. Ajith Kumar drove No 16 Ligier for Ajith RedAnt by Virage with French co-driver Romain Vozniak. The two embraced in the paddock. Ajith: One small step by TN government, one giant leap for motorsports in India. Vijay also studied Silverstone for proposed Motor Sports City. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/thaimaman-thanga-mothiram-gold-ring-tender-joyalukkas-kalyan-september-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/thaimaman-thanga-mothiram-gold-ring-tender-joyalukkas-kalyan-september-2026.html Wed, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0530 4,41,667 one-gram 22-carat gold rings for babies in government hospitals. Joyalukkas 70%, Kalyan 30%. 0.01 paisa making charge. Madras HC dismissed PIL Sep 10. Launch ~Sep 25. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tvk-ec-state-party-recognition-whistle-symbol-september-10-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tvk-ec-state-party-recognition-whistle-symbol-september-10-2026.html Wed, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0530 ECI recognises TVK as state party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. 108 seats 34.92% in TN. 2 seats 16.85% in Puducherry. Whistle symbol reserved permanently. Alliance named Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cauvery-sc-hearing-september-15-2026-backlog-karnataka.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cauvery-sc-hearing-september-15-2026-backlog-karnataka.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta hears Cauvery dispute. TN seeks Karnataka to release 17.604 TMC ft backlog. 24700 acres farmland dependent. Karnataka says releasing mandated 9000 cusecs. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-digital-driving-licence-rc-anna-birthday-september-15-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-digital-driving-licence-rc-anna-birthday-september-15-2026.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu digital driving licences and vehicle registration certificates from September 15. Physical smart cards eliminated, Rs 250 fee gone. Same-day DL after driving test. QR code verification. Anywhere Registration. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/dharapuram-by-election-october-6-2026-candidates-tvk-dmk-aiadmk.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/dharapuram-by-election-october-6-2026-candidates-tvk-dmk-aiadmk.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0530 TVK fields former AIADMK MLA P. Sathyabama, now TVK Tiruppur south-east district secretary. DMK fields S. Suganya, young advocate. AIADMK and NTK also contesting. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/madurantakam-by-election-october-6-2026-candidates-tvk-dmk-aiadmk.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/madurantakam-by-election-october-6-2026-candidates-tvk-dmk-aiadmk.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0530 TVK fields former AIADMK MLA K. Maragatham Kumaravel under Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance. DMK fields I. Paranthamen, former Egmore MLA, vocal TVK critic. AIADMK and NTK also contesting. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-london-uk-investor-trip-september-10-16-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-london-uk-investor-trip-september-10-16-2026.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay departed Chennai 10 PM September 10 for London via Emirates/Dubai. First official overseas trip. Delegation: PWD Minister Aadhav Arjuna, Industries Minister Keerthana. Investors conference, MOU signings, European industrial outreach. Returns Sep 17 8 AM. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-fishermen-rescued-myanmar-navy-september-14-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-fishermen-rescued-myanmar-navy-september-14-2026.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0530 Nine fishermen who set sail July 23 and were overdue from August 7 rescued by Myanmar Navy on September 14. Fisheries Minister D. Jayakumar confirmed safety. Steps initiated to bring them home. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/modi-tamil-nadu-visit-5650-crore-projects-september-9-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/modi-tamil-nadu-visit-5650-crore-projects-september-9-2026.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0530 PM Modi inaugurated BPCL city gas Rs 3680 Cr, IOCL Lube Plant Rs 1490 Cr, 89 rural roads 370 km, NH-81 bypass, 5 new trains in Tiruchirappalli. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tvk-alliance-meeting-september-9-2026-cpm-skip-name-panaiyur.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tvk-alliance-meeting-september-9-2026-cpm-skip-name-panaiyur.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0530 Second TVK alliance meeting at Panaiyur. Congress VCK MDMK IUML attended. CPI and CPI-M skipped second consecutive boycott. Alliance name CMP steering committee discussed. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-first-assembly-monsoon-session-complete-record-august-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-first-assembly-monsoon-session-complete-record-august-2026.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0530 Every sitting day Aug 5-28 2026: Budget, Agriculture Budget, 5 unanimous resolutions, Parandur scrapped, free LPG, Hanur call-attention, milk hike, crop waiver, delimitation, 6 DMK walkouts. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-first-28-days-chief-minister-may-june-2026-complete-record.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-first-28-days-chief-minister-may-june-2026-complete-record.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0530 The complete day-by-day record of CM Vijay first 28 days: oath at 10:10 AM, 717 TASMAC closures, floor test 144-22, first Modi meeting, first women payment, Ajith condolence visit, Trichy thanksgiving, 436 schemes cabinet. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-uk-trip-malaysia-pm-brics-september-10-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-uk-trip-malaysia-pm-brics-september-10-2026.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay scheduled UK investor trip Sep 10-16 but Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim confirmed Chennai visit Sep 13 for BRICS Summit. Vijay also planned Silverstone visit for Ajith Kumar race Sep 11-12. Schedule unresolved. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-by-elections-madurantakam-dharapuram-october-6-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-by-elections-madurantakam-dharapuram-october-6-2026.html Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0530 EC announces by-elections to Madurantakam SC and Dharapuram SC on October 6, counting October 9. Both seats vacated by AIADMK MLAs who joined TVK. Model Code of Conduct in force. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-assembly-speech-law-order-dmk-corruption-walkout-september-7-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-assembly-speech-law-order-dmk-corruption-walkout-september-7-2026.html Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0530 40-minute Assembly reply on law and order: police philosophy, women dignity warning, document-backed DMK corruption attack (Sarkaria Commission, MAWS, TASMAC ED dossier naming Stalin/Udhayanidhi/Senthil Balaji). Viral jaw gesture. DMK walkout. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-tamil-hc-language-resolution-new-secretariat-1200-crore-september-3-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-tamil-hc-language-resolution-new-secretariat-1200-crore-september-3-2026.html Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Karnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next hearing: September 15, 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-water-4800-crore-farmer-teacher-cases-withdrawn-assembly-september-2-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-water-4800-crore-farmer-teacher-cases-withdrawn-assembly-september-2-2026.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Karnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next hearing: September 15, 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/aavin-milk-procurement-price-hike-44-rupees-august-31-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/aavin-milk-procurement-price-hike-44-rupees-august-31-2026.html Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Aavin procurement price raised Rs 41 to Rs 44 per litre (Rule 110). Cumulative Rs 6 rise since Aug 19. Incentive raised Rs 3 to Rs 5 per litre. Rs 720 crore annual outlay for 3.16 https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cauvery-sc-hearing-karnataka-compliance-backlog-august-31-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cauvery-sc-hearing-karnataka-compliance-backlog-august-31-2026.html Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Karnataka told SC it released 11,547 cusecs — above the 9,000-cusec CWMA direction. Tamil Nadu pressed for proportionate-share backlog clearance. Next hearing: September 15, 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-infrastructure-56000-crore-power-semiconductor-assembly-august-31-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-infrastructure-56000-crore-power-semiconductor-assembly-august-31-2026.html Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Rs 33,066 Cr TN Transmission Scheme (196 substations, 15,000 km). Rs 20,800 Cr Thoothukudi thermal plant. Rs 175 Cr Semiconductor Park, Kancheepuram. Rs 400 Cr Coimbatore FinTech H https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-opens-mettur-dam-cauvery-delta-irrigation-september-1-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-opens-mettur-dam-cauvery-delta-irrigation-september-1-2026.html Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay opened Stanley Reservoir sluice gates at Mettur on September 1 — 81 days after June 12. 45 days of release for 16-17 lakh acres across 13 districts. Chellam moment goes vi https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/assembly-housing-perambur-praggnanandhaa-chess-august-28-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/assembly-housing-perambur-praggnanandhaa-chess-august-28-2026.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Tamil Nadu Assembly moved a call-attention motion seeking a high-level probe into the killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department personnel in the Cauvery Wildlif https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/nepal-floods-tamil-pilgrims-rescue-vijay-august-27-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/nepal-floods-tamil-pilgrims-rescue-vijay-august-27-2026.html Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay chaired a high-level review and directed IAS officer Ashish Kumar to Kathmandu and four ministers to Delhi to coordinate rescue of 106 Tamil Nadu pilgrims caught in Nepal https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-breaks-assembly-seating-convention-ministers-august-27-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-breaks-assembly-seating-convention-ministers-august-27-2026.html Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Tamil Nadu Assembly moved a call-attention motion seeking a high-level probe into the killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department personnel in the Cauvery Wildlif https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-pm-preference-9-percent-india-today-motn-poll-august-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-pm-preference-9-percent-india-today-motn-poll-august-2026.html Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 India Today CVoter Mood of the Nation: Modi 48.7%, Rahul Gandhi 27.1%, Vijay 9.2% — third place in first appearance. Also 2nd choice for Opposition leader at 12.2%. Survey: 25,184 https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-250-buses-130-electric-ac-mtc-august-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-250-buses-130-electric-ac-mtc-august-25-2026.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Phase 1 of a 750-bus Rs 1,337-crore electric programme. 130 low-floor AC electric buses for MTC and 120 for state transport corporations. Total cost Rs 290.08 crore. Key routes: Ai https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-vettri-payanam-bus-august-24-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-vettri-payanam-bus-august-24-2026.html Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Annapoorani Super Six: 3 free LPG cylinders per year for 1.30 crore families via DBT from Pongal 2027 at Rs 4,000 crore. Vettri Payanam: Express and mofussil buses added from Octob https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/parandur-airport-cancelled-vijay-assembly-august-24-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/parandur-airport-cancelled-vijay-assembly-august-24-2026.html Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay announced in the Assembly that the proposed Parandur greenfield airport will be abandoned and alternative sites identified, fulfilling a promise made at Vikravandi in 2024 https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-zee5-premiere-highest-grossing-tamil-2026-august-21-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-zee5-premiere-highest-grossing-tamil-2026-august-21-2026.html Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan begins streaming on ZEE5 today, arriving as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026 after overtaking Karuppu, with roughly Rs 320 crore worldwide. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-southern-zonal-council-delimitation-assurance-august-20-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-southern-zonal-council-delimitation-assurance-august-20-2026.html Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 At the 31st Southern Zonal Council, CM Vijay sought a legislative assurance that no state would lose parliamentary representation under the Delimitation Bill 2026, and pressed for https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cmchis-25-lakh-perambur-hospital-august-19-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cmchis-25-lakh-perambur-hospital-august-19-2026.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay announced that CMCHIS annual coverage will rise from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh, and that a 400-bed multispeciality hospital will be built in Perambur at a cost of ₹300 crore. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/milk-procurement-price-hike-aavin-august-19-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/milk-procurement-price-hike-aavin-august-19-2026.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay announced a ₹3 increase in the milk procurement price paid to cooperative societies, benefiting over 3.16 lakh producers at an additional cost of ₹360 crore a year. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/mla-vehicles-allowance-announcement-august-19-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/mla-vehicles-allowance-announcement-august-19-2026.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay announced official vehicles and a monthly allowance for all 234 MLAs to travel across constituencies and monitor government projects. The decision has drawn criticism over https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/southern-zonal-council-kovalam-amit-shah-august-19-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/southern-zonal-council-kovalam-amit-shah-august-19-2026.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Chennai to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Chengalpattu on August 20. CM Vijay will attend alongside Karnataka CM D. K. Sh https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/hanur-firing-three-tamils-killed-assembly-motion-august-18-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/hanur-firing-three-tamils-killed-assembly-motion-august-18-2026.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Tamil Nadu Assembly moved a call-attention motion seeking a high-level probe into the killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department personnel in the Cauvery Wildlif https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-crop-loan-waiver-75000-full-august-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-crop-loan-waiver-75000-full-august-17-2026.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay announced a full waiver of cooperative crop loans up to Rs 75,000 under Rule 110, adding Rs 953.06 crore for 1.38 lakh more farmers and taking the total waiver to Rs 6,220 https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/presenceless-registration-online-property-launch-august-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/presenceless-registration-online-property-launch-august-17-2026.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay launched Presenceless Registration at the Secretariat, allowing first-sale documents for plots and flats to be registered fully online without visiting a Sub-Registrar off https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/special-report-first-100-days-vijay-government-august-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/special-report-first-100-days-vijay-government-august-17-2026.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 A complete record of the TVK government's first 100 days - the Budget, the crop loan waiver, five Assembly resolutions, two Supreme Court battles and the manifesto scorecard. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/supreme-court-cauvery-karnataka-comply-august-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/supreme-court-cauvery-karnataka-comply-august-17-2026.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed Karnataka to ensure compliance with CWMA directions on Cauvery releases, sought a status report and posted the matter to https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vck-thirumavalavan-alliance-tvk-ulundurpet-august-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vck-thirumavalavan-alliance-tvk-ulundurpet-august-17-2026.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Thol. Thirumavalavan announced at the VCK conference in Ulundurpet that the party will move forward in alliance with Vijay's TVK, ending months of speculation about its political a https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-government-100-days-record-august-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-government-100-days-record-august-17-2026.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The TVK government completes 100 days in office. A record of what has been announced and delivered - from a Rs 6,220 crore crop loan waiver to over Rs 1 lakh crore in investment co https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-ott-zee5-august-21-reported-august-16-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-ott-zee5-august-21-reported-august-16-2026.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Trade reports place Jana Nayagan's digital premiere on ZEE5 from August 21, 2026, after a reported ₹121 crore Amazon Prime Video deal did not materialise. Neither the makers nor ZE https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-maiden-independence-day-address-fort-st-george-august-15-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-maiden-independence-day-address-fort-st-george-august-15-2026.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 In his first Independence Day speech, CM Vijay called freeing Tamil Nadu from corruption equal to achieving freedom, confirmed the ₹755.83 crore gold ring scheme from September 15, https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/independence-day-2026-history-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-august-15-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/independence-day-2026-history-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-august-15-2026.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 From Plassey to Purna Swaraj — the full history of India's freedom struggle, Tamil Nadu's freedom fighters, and CM Vijay's first Independence Day at Fort St George, where a 1947 fl https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-letter-pm-modi-delimitation-543-seats-august-14-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-letter-pm-modi-delimitation-543-seats-august-14-2026.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay wrote to Prime Minister Modi urging constitutional amendments to permanently freeze the Lok Sabha at 543 seats and implement 33% women's reservation from the next general https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/supreme-court-stays-karur-jobs-order-august-14-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/supreme-court-stays-karur-jobs-order-august-14-2026.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court judgment quashing compassionate appointments for families of the 41 Karur stampede victims, asking why the government should not prov https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/delimitation-explained-tamil-nadu-seats-august-13-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/delimitation-explained-tamil-nadu-seats-august-13-2026.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Why delimitation has become Tamil Nadu's biggest federal fight — the 1971 seat freeze, the constitutional amendments behind it, and what the projections say about the state's 39 Lo https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/supreme-court-cauvery-hearing-deferred-august-17-august-13-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/supreme-court-cauvery-hearing-deferred-august-17-august-13-2026.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Supreme Court deferred Tamil Nadu's Cauvery hearing to August 17. The state has filed an additional plea seeking full monthly allocations, putting the shortfall at Biligundlu a https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vettri-tamil-nadu-investors-conclave-67542-crore-august-13-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vettri-tamil-nadu-investors-conclave-67542-crore-august-13-2026.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu secured investment commitments of ₹67,542 crore across 97 projects at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2026, expected to generate over one lakh jobs. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/assembly-delimitation-resolution-543-seats-august-12-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/assembly-delimitation-resolution-543-seats-august-12-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed CM Vijay's special resolution urging the Centre to permanently fix the Lok Sabha at 543 seats and implement 33% women's reservation in the 2029 elect https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/supreme-court-cauvery-hearing-august-13-listed-august-12-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/supreme-court-cauvery-hearing-august-13-listed-august-12-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 A Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant will hear Tamil Nadu's Cauvery plea on August 13, after the state told the court it was not receiving its due share in a rain-deficient https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/assembly-neet-abolition-fcra-resolutions-august-11-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/assembly-neet-abolition-fcra-resolutions-august-11-2026.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to abolish NEET nationally, proposing Class 12 marks as the admission basis, alongside a second resolution opposing th https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cwrc-karnataka-12000-cusecs-cauvery-august-11-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cwrc-karnataka-12000-cusecs-cauvery-august-11-2026.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs per day to Tamil Nadu from August 12 for 15 days — a sharp escalation from the earlier 3,500 cuse https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-third-weekend-317-crore-august-10-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-third-weekend-317-crore-august-10-2026.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan jumped 41% on its third Sunday to cross ₹317 crore worldwide after 18 days, narrowing the gap with Karuppu for 2026's top Tamil grosser to under ₹5 crore. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/paddy-sugarcane-procurement-incentives-august-10-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/paddy-sugarcane-procurement-incentives-august-10-2026.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay announced higher state incentives taking fine-variety paddy to ₹2,750 per quintal, common-variety to ₹2,600, and sugarcane to ₹4,000 per tonne, with procurement beginning https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-thai-vazhthu-assembly-resolution-august-10-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-thai-vazhthu-assembly-resolution-august-10-2026.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed CM Vijay's resolution mandating that Tamil Thai Vazhthu be sung first at government functions, with the DMK, AIADMK and every major party https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-third-week-308-crore-august-9-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-third-week-308-crore-august-9-2026.html Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan has entered its third week in theatres with a worldwide gross of about ₹308 crore and India net crossing ₹186 crore, as daily collections settle into a late-run patter https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/thalaivaa-2013-release-ban-13-years-august-9-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/thalaivaa-2013-release-ban-13-years-august-9-2026.html Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 On August 9, 2013, Thalaivaa released worldwide but not in Tamil Nadu. Thirteen years later, the man whose film was stalled — and whose tagline read 'Time to Lead' — is the state's https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-biggest-overseas-grosser-2026-august-8-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-biggest-overseas-grosser-2026-august-8-2026.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan crossed ₹306 crore worldwide after 14 days and became the biggest overseas grosser among Tamil films of 2026, closing in on Karuppu for the year's top domestic spot. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tvk-alliance-mps-delimitation-resolution-august-8-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tvk-alliance-mps-delimitation-resolution-august-8-2026.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 19 MPs from the TVK alliance passed a unanimous resolution declaring delimitation 'unnecessary' and 'an injustice' to Tamil Nadu, at a meeting chaired by CM Vijay that most opposit https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-defends-cauvery-outreach-assembly-august-7-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-defends-cauvery-outreach-assembly-august-7-2026.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay defended his proposed Bengaluru talks with Karnataka in the Assembly, saying he was prepared to face humiliation for Tamil Nadu's rights, and rejected calls for an all-par https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-letter-pm-veterinary-admissions-neet-august-7-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-letter-pm-veterinary-admissions-neet-august-7-2026.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay wrote to Prime Minister Modi urging that veterinary science admissions not be made to depend on a common entrance exam or NEET, and instead continue based on Class 12 mark https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-mps-meeting-delimitation-august-8-august-7-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-mps-meeting-delimitation-august-8-august-7-2026.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay has called a meeting of all Tamil Nadu MPs on August 8 to discuss the proposed Delimitation Bill, which he says would harm the state's interests. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-agriculture-budget-2026-27-august-6-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-agriculture-budget-2026-27-august-6-2026.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth presented the TVK government's maiden Agriculture Budget for 2026-27, with a new Soil Conservation Mission and ₹17,000 crore in crop loans. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-day-13-box-office-august-5-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-day-13-box-office-august-5-2026.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan has crossed ₹303 crore worldwide after 13 days, with a normal weekday dip in its second week, as it chases Kollywood's 2026 box office crown. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-27-first-tvk-budget-august-5-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-27-first-tvk-budget-august-5-2026.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the TVK government's maiden Tamil Nadu Budget for 2026-27, with ₹44,527 crore for school education, the Vetri Laptop Scheme, and a $1.5 t https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-tvk-mlas-meeting-budget-session-august-4-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-tvk-mlas-meeting-budget-session-august-4-2026.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay chaired a meeting of TVK MLAs at the party's Panaiyur headquarters to discuss strategy ahead of the government's first General and Agriculture Budgets. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-nears-300-crore-worldwide-august-4-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-nears-300-crore-worldwide-august-4-2026.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan has crossed ₹300 crore worldwide after 12 days, with India net at ₹179.45 crore and India gross at ₹209.35 crore. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jason-sanjay-interview-vijay-identity-august-4-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jason-sanjay-interview-vijay-identity-august-4-2026.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay's son Jason Sanjay, in a new interview ahead of his directorial debut Sigma, says his father always encouraged him to build his own identity rather than lean on the family https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-sriperumbudur-oragadam-industrial-corridor-august-3-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-sriperumbudur-oragadam-industrial-corridor-august-3-2026.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay toured the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam manufacturing corridor, visiting Saint-Gobain's World Glass Complex, the SIPCOT project office, Daimler Buses India and the Renault-Nissa https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-supreme-court-cauvery-water-release-august-3-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-supreme-court-cauvery-water-release-august-3-2026.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 On CM Vijay's directions, Tamil Nadu has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking directions to Karnataka to release Cauvery water, citing actual inflows far below the CWMA-ordered 3,5 https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-second-weekend-day-11-august-2-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-second-weekend-day-11-august-2-2026.html Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan's India net collection crosses ₹165 crore as the film holds momentum through its second weekend, with worldwide gross approaching ₹290 crore. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/karnataka-all-party-meeting-cauvery-outcome-august-2-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/karnataka-all-party-meeting-cauvery-outcome-august-2-2026.html Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Karnataka CM Shivakumar's all-party meeting on the Cauvery dispute secured cross-party backing and urged withdrawal of a planned August 13 bandh, while confirming Vijay's Bengaluru https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-275-crore-worldwide-second-weekend-august-1-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-275-crore-worldwide-second-weekend-august-1-2026.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan's India net collection approaches ₹163 crore as the film enters its second weekend with a Saturday uptick, taking the worldwide gross toward ₹275 crore. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-police-medal-ceremony-rajarathinam-stadium-july-31-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-police-medal-ceremony-rajarathinam-stadium-july-31-2026.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay presented President's, Union Home Minister's and Chief Minister's Police Medals to 630 police, fire and prison personnel, and flagged off a new Coastal Security Group vehi https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-260-crore-worldwide-8-days-july-31-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-260-crore-worldwide-8-days-july-31-2026.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan crosses ₹260 crore worldwide gross and ₹153 crore India net within 8 days, ranking among the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/karnataka-postpone-august-3-bengaluru-visit-july-31-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/karnataka-postpone-august-3-bengaluru-visit-july-31-2026.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar asks CM Vijay to defer his proposed August 3 Bengaluru visit for Cauvery talks, citing the tense atmosphere following the water release order, and pled https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-gcc-investments-university-western-australia-july-30-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-gcc-investments-university-western-australia-july-30-2026.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay presided over four MoUs bringing Chubb, Nordex, MotiveLink and the University of Western Australia's first Tamil Nadu campus, creating nearly 3,000 jobs. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-supreme-court-karur-compassionate-jobs-july-30-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-supreme-court-karur-compassionate-jobs-july-30-2026.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Tamil Nadu government has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court order quashing compassionate government jobs given to families of Karur stampede vict https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-chennai-metro-phase-2-inspection-july-29-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-chennai-metro-phase-2-inspection-july-29-2026.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay travelled by Chennai Metro from Omandurar to Nandanam, buying his own ticket, and inspected Phase II progress including the Porur-Poonamallee driverless trial stretch. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/karnataka-cauvery-helicopter-survey-offer-july-29-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/karnataka-cauvery-helicopter-survey-offer-july-29-2026.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar offers CM Vijay a helicopter survey of the Cauvery basin ahead of the August 3 bilateral talks, as the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directs Karna https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-chicken-biryani-noon-meal-proposal-july-29-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-chicken-biryani-noon-meal-proposal-july-29-2026.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu is considering adding chicken biryani once a week to its noon-meal scheme, with School Education Minister Rajmohan's proposal now under CM Vijay's review. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-civic-polls-deferred-2027-july-29-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-civic-polls-deferred-2027-july-29-2026.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Local body elections in Tamil Nadu are likely to be postponed to early 2027 after the government extended the State Finance Commission's tenure to December 31, 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-233-crore-worldwide-5-days-july-28-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-233-crore-worldwide-5-days-july-28-2026.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan's 5-day India net collection reaches ₹134.90 crore, with worldwide gross crossing ₹233 crore, holding strong through its first weekday test. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-koyambedu-water-treatment-plant-inspection-july-27-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-koyambedu-water-treatment-plant-inspection-july-27-2026.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay conducted a surprise evening inspection of the Koyambedu tertiary sewage treatment plant in Chennai, reviewing industrial water reuse and quality standards, drawing crowds https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-raja-muthupandi-commonwealth-games-reward-july-27-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-raja-muthupandi-commonwealth-games-reward-july-27-2026.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay announces a ₹30 lakh cash reward for Tamil Nadu weightlifter Raja Muthupandi after his silver medal in the men's 65kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-200-crore-worldwide-opening-weekend-july-27-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-200-crore-worldwide-opening-weekend-july-27-2026.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan crosses ₹200 crore worldwide and ₹100 crore India net within four days, closing a strong opening weekend with a solid Sunday finish. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-government-corruption-audit-report-dmk-july-27-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-government-corruption-audit-report-dmk-july-27-2026.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson says the Vijay government will table an audit report on alleged corruption during the previous DMK regime in the upcoming Budget session, naming a https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-office-move-fort-st-george-july-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-office-move-fort-st-george-july-25-2026.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay's office is set to shift from the historic Fort St. George complex to the 10th floor of Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai, driven by an acute shortage of space. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-first-budget-august-5-2026-confirmed-july-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tamil-nadu-first-budget-august-5-2026-confirmed-july-25-2026.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Tamil Nadu government confirms its first Budget under CM Vijay will be presented on August 5, 2026, by Finance Minister Marie Wilson, after weeks of departmental review meeting https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-cauvery-talks-karnataka-mekedatu-july-24-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-cauvery-talks-karnataka-mekedatu-july-24-2026.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay has written to Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar seeking talks on Cauvery water releases and the Mekedatu project. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-journey-against-all-odds-july-24-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-journey-against-all-odds-july-24-2026.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 From a missed Pongal release to a Supreme Court battle, a massive piracy leak and 12 CBFC-mandated cuts — the seven-month struggle behind Jana Nayagan's release, and how it overcam https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-special-screening-jana-nayagan-parents-july-23-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-special-screening-jana-nayagan-parents-july-23-2026.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay watched Jana Nayagan with his parents and senior officials at Tagore Film Centre, Adyar, a day before its release — making him only the second Tamil Nadu CM after MGR to h https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-releases-day1-box-office-reviews-july-23-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-releases-day1-box-office-reviews-july-23-2026.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan collects ₹41 crore net in India and ₹78 crore worldwide gross on Day 1, registering the best morning occupancy for a Tamil film in 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-neet-abolition-rahul-gandhi-detention-july-22-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-neet-abolition-rahul-gandhi-detention-july-22-2026.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay condemns the detention of Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders during anti-NEET protests in Delhi as undemocratic, and renews TVK's demand for NEET's complete aboliti https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-planning-development-review-july-22-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-planning-development-review-july-22-2026.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay chairs a high-level review of the Planning and Development Department at the Secretariat, examining progress on key schemes and future planning priorities. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-33-crore-worldwide-release-eve-july-22-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-33-crore-worldwide-release-eve-july-22-2026.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan's worldwide advance bookings cross ₹33 crore on the eve of its July 23 release, with 7.37 lakh tickets sold for opening day across 9,566 shows in India. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-sivaji-ganesan-birth-centenary-2028-july-21-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-sivaji-ganesan-birth-centenary-2028-july-21-2026.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu government announces CM Vijay will lead the official birth centenary celebrations of legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan in 2028, announced on his 25th death anniversary. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/niti-aayog-investment-index-tamil-nadu-infrastructure-july-21-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/niti-aayog-investment-index-tamil-nadu-infrastructure-july-21-2026.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026 ranks Tamil Nadu first among large states on infrastructure and third overall, citing its technical talent pool, ports and near-100% https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/v-siva-tamil-nadu-housing-board-chairman-july-21-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/v-siva-tamil-nadu-housing-board-chairman-july-21-2026.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 TVK's Chennai North district secretary V. Siva, who stepped aside from the Perambur constituency for CM Vijay, is appointed Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-biogas-plants-districts-july-20-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-biogas-plants-districts-july-20-2026.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay directs officials to establish biogas plants across Tamil Nadu after reviewing the Chetpet plant, approving DPRs for Vellore, Erode, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Tiruppur. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-advance-booking-momentum-july-20-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-advance-booking-momentum-july-20-2026.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Advance bookings for Jana Nayagan, Vijay's final film, cross ₹21 crore worldwide with over 236,000 tickets sold in 24 hours on BookMyShow alone, ahead of its release. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-congratulates-national-film-awards-july-19-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-congratulates-national-film-awards-july-19-2026.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay congratulates Dhanush, the Amaran team, and Tamil cinema's National Award winners after a historic 10-win haul at the 72nd National Film Awards, calling it a proud moment https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-tamil-nadu-day-greetings-july-18-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-tamil-nadu-day-greetings-july-18-2026.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay extends Tamil Nadu Day greetings and announces that the government will officially celebrate both November 1 and July 18 to honour the state's history and identity. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/how-to-contact-cm-vijay-grievance-guide-july-18-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/how-to-contact-cm-vijay-grievance-guide-july-18-2026.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Complete guide to reaching Chief Minister Vijay's office — the Mudhalvarin Mugavari (CM Helpline) grievance system, appointment request emails, and the new DVAC WhatsApp anti-corru https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/sengottaiyan-praises-government-erode-july-18-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/sengottaiyan-praises-government-erode-july-18-2026.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Revenue Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan praises the TVK government's performance at a public function in Erode, citing the five-year development plan and regular departmental reviews. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-census-2026-self-enumeration-appeal-july-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-census-2026-self-enumeration-appeal-july-17-2026.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay appeals to the people of Tamil Nadu to complete self-enumeration for India's first fully digital Census 2026, saying the data collected forms the foundation for all welfar https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-surprise-inspection-saidapet-hostel-july-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-surprise-inspection-saidapet-hostel-july-17-2026.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay makes a surprise inspection of the M.C. Rajah Adi Dravidar Hostel in Saidapet, hearing student complaints about food quality and facilities, and directs officials to take https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-official-release-date-july-23-poster-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-official-release-date-july-23-poster-2026.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 KVN Productions officially confirms Jana Nayagan's worldwide theatrical release on July 23, 2026, unveiling a new poster of Vijay in character — his final film before becoming Chie https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/ramdas-athawale-meets-cm-vijay-july-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/ramdas-athawale-meets-cm-vijay-july-17-2026.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Union Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale meets CM Vijay at the Secretariat in a courtesy call, discussing Dalit community welfare and expressing confidence on the https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-anti-corruption-warning-ministers-july-16-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-anti-corruption-warning-ministers-july-16-2026.html Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay warns Cabinet ministers that anyone found involved in corruption or policy irregularities will be removed, saying his government will have 'no corruption and no reel gimmi https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-cabinet-meeting-budget-2026-27-july-16-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-cabinet-meeting-budget-2026-27-july-16-2026.html Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay chairs a Cabinet meeting to approve proposals for the 2026-27 Tamil Nadu Budget, expected to be presented in the first week of August. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/varalaxmi-sarathkumar-meets-cm-vijay-july-16-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/varalaxmi-sarathkumar-meets-cm-vijay-july-16-2026.html Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar meets Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to discuss women's welfare and social issues, sharing an appreciative message on social media afterward. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-kerala-operation-toofan-anti-drug-july-15-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-kerala-operation-toofan-anti-drug-july-15-2026.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay accepts an invitation from the Kerala Government to participate in Operation Toofan, a major anti-drug awareness campaign, where he is expected to share the stage with act https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/sivakarthikeyan-meets-cm-vijay-july-15-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/sivakarthikeyan-meets-cm-vijay-july-15-2026.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Actor Sivakarthikeyan meets Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay ahead of the release of Jana Nayagan, sharing photos of the meeting on social media with a heartfelt message. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-first-perambur-visit-mla-office-july-14-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-first-perambur-visit-mla-office-july-14-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay makes his first official visit to his own Perambur constituency, inaugurating a new digitally-equipped MLA office, launching a statewide ration card distribution programme https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-nalam-tn-health-portal-launch-july-14-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-nalam-tn-health-portal-launch-july-14-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay launches the Nalam TN digital health portal during his Perambur visit, aimed at improving access to government healthcare services and enabling citizens to access health s https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/supreme-court-stays-cow-slaughter-ban-july-13-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/supreme-court-stays-cow-slaughter-ban-july-13-2026.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Supreme Court stays a Madras High Court order that imposed a blanket ban on cow and calf slaughter across Tamil Nadu, siding with the state government's challenge to the ruling https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-tribute-s-janaki-passes-away-july-11-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-tribute-s-janaki-passes-away-july-11-2026.html Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Playback legend S. Janaki, the 'Nightingale of South India,' passes away in Mysuru at 88. CM Vijay calls her death 'an irreplaceable loss to the Indian music world,' joining tribut https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-karur-speech-video-july-10-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-karur-speech-video-july-10-2026.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Watch CM Vijay's emotional address to the people of Karur — his first public speech in the district since the stampede tragedy, announcing a memorial for the 41 victims. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-karur-visit-memorial-job-orders-july-10-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-karur-visit-memorial-job-orders-july-10-2026.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay meets stampede victims' families in Karur, hands over 32 job appointment orders cleared by the Madras High Court, and announces a TVK memorial to honour the 41 victims. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/karur-footwear-factory-1700-crore-13500-jobs-july-10-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/karur-footwear-factory-1700-crore-13500-jobs-july-10-2026.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay will lay the foundation stone for a ₹1,700 crore non-leather footwear manufacturing unit in Karur district, expected to create around 13,500 jobs. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/madras-hc-stays-byelections-five-constituencies-july-10-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/madras-hc-stays-byelections-five-constituencies-july-10-2026.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Madras High Court restrains the Election Commission from notifying by-elections to Tiruchirappalli East, Karur, Ambasamudram, Perundurai and Viralimalai until July 31, citing pendi https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/dmk-fresh-sc-petition-karur-visit-july-9-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/dmk-fresh-sc-petition-karur-visit-july-9-2026.html Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 DMK files a fresh Supreme Court petition seeking to restrain CM Vijay and named ministers from public comment on the Karur case, days after the Court declined an earlier, similar p https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-egmore-hospital-surprise-visit-july-8-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-egmore-hospital-surprise-visit-july-8-2026.html Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay makes an unannounced inspection of Government Hospital Egmore, Chennai — reviewing patient care, infrastructure, cleanliness and medicine availability, and directing offic https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-release-nears-cbfc-clearance-july-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-release-nears-cbfc-clearance-july-2026.html Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan is confirmed for release on July 23, 2026, after a long CBFC certification battle — set to be the first film released by a sitting Tamil Nadu Chi https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-karur-visit-victims-families-july-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-karur-visit-victims-families-july-2026.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay is scheduled to visit Karur to meet families affected by the recent stampede, review relief measures, and ensure announced assistance reaches beneficiaries without delay. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/sc-declines-restrict-cm-vijay-karur-july-7-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/sc-declines-restrict-cm-vijay-karur-july-7-2026.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Supreme Court declines DMK's plea seeking restrictions on CM Vijay's public statements and visits related to the Karur stampede case — questions the legal basis of the petition, wh https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-higher-education-review-vc-appointments-july-6-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-higher-education-review-vc-appointments-july-6-2026.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay chairs a high-level review of higher education, directing officials to expedite Vice-Chancellor appointments to 15 state universities and address faculty shortages across https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-perur-desalination-plant-inspection-july-6-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-perur-desalination-plant-inspection-july-6-2026.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay inspects the under-construction 400 MLD Perur Desalination Plant near Chennai, directing officials to complete the project on schedule — set to benefit over two million re https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/mudhalvar-makkal-sevai-nanbar-5-lakh-jobs-tvk-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/mudhalvar-makkal-sevai-nanbar-5-lakh-jobs-tvk-2026.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay's TVK government will deploy 5 lakh Mudhalvar Makkal Sevai Nanbar youth to deliver 100+ government services at citizens' doorsteps across Tamil Nadu. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/rs-4000-graduate-stipend-scheme-tvk-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/rs-4000-graduate-stipend-scheme-tvk-2026.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay's TVK government has promised ₹4,000 monthly unemployment allowance for graduates and ₹2,500 for diploma holders in Tamil Nadu — expected in Budget Session July 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-citizen-privilege-card-tvk-ai-welfare-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-citizen-privilege-card-tvk-ai-welfare-2026.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu's TN Citizen Privilege Card — CM Vijay's AI-driven system that auto-identifies every welfare scheme a citizen is eligible for and delivers benefits without manual applic https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-msme-ai-app-development-training-july-15-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-msme-ai-app-development-training-july-15-17-2026.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu MSME Department offers a free 3-day AI App Development training programme July 15–17, 2026. No coding experience needed. Register at www.editn.in. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-tvk-headquarters-visit-july-4-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-tvk-headquarters-visit-july-4-2026.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu CM and TVK President C. Joseph Vijay visited TVK headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai on July 4, 2026 — holding discussions with senior functionaries on party strengthening https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/aiadmk-leaders-join-tvk-mamallapuram-july-3-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/aiadmk-leaders-join-tvk-mamallapuram-july-3-2026.html Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Former AIADMK ministers Dr. C. Vijayabaskar, M. R. Vijayabhaskar, M. S. M. Anandan and S. Valarmathi join TVK at a grand induction ceremony in Mamallapuram... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-annadurai-curriculum-committee-july-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-annadurai-curriculum-committee-july-2026.html Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay reconstituted Tamil Nadu's school curriculum design committee with former ISRO scientist M. Annadurai as chair — a landmark step in TVK's education... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-department-review-launch-july-2-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-department-review-launch-july-2-2026.html Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay on July 2, 2026 launched a month-long department-wise performance review of all Tamil Nadu government departments to accelerate welfare scheme... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-letter-pm-modi-vb-gramg-july-1-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-letter-pm-modi-vb-gramg-july-1-2026.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay wrote to PM Narendra Modi on July 1, 2026 opposing the Centre's VB-GRAMG scheme — rejecting the 60:40 cost formula and... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-tvk-allied-parties-front-meeting-july-1-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-tvk-allied-parties-front-meeting-july-1-2026.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu CM Vijay met leaders of Congress, VCK, IUML and MDMK on July 1, 2026 at Chennai to formalise a broader political front, while CPI and CPI(M) met separately to reiterate https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-collectors-conference-day2-june-30-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-collectors-conference-day2-june-30-2026.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Day 2 of CM Vijay's Collectors Conference, June 30, 2026 — welfare scheme delivery, forest conservation, illegal sand mining crackdown and closing address.... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-collectors-conference-day1-june-29-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-collectors-conference-day1-june-29-2026.html Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Day 1 of CM Vijay's Collectors Conference, June 29, 2026 — law and order, women's safety, Drug-Free Tamil Nadu, Vetri Tamilagam vision plan reviewed with... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-collectors-conference-june-29-30-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-collectors-conference-june-29-30-2026.html Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay chairs Tamil Nadu's first Collectors Conference on June 29–30, 2026 — reviewing governance, law and order, welfare schemes and district performance... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/chennai-polio-vaccination-centres-uphc-june-28-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/chennai-polio-vaccination-centres-uphc-june-28-2026.html Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Complete list of all 140 Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) vaccination booths in Chennai for Pulse Polio Day June 28, 2026. Launched by CM Vijay. Find... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-pulse-polio-campaign-june-28-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-pulse-polio-campaign-june-28-2026.html Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay inaugurated Tamil Nadu's annual Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign on June 28, 2026 at Palavakkam, Chennai. Target: 52.91 lakh children under 5... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-condolence-bhagyaraj-death-june-27-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-condolence-bhagyaraj-death-june-27-2026.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay condoles the passing of legendary director K. Bhagyaraj and announces state honours for the King of Screenplay. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/mdmk-vaiko-exits-dmk-alliance-supports-tvk-june-27-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/mdmk-vaiko-exits-dmk-alliance-supports-tvk-june-27-2026.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 MDMK's Vaiko announced exit from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance on June 27, 2026, after 9 years. MDMK's 2 MLAs — Senthil Selvan (Sirkazhi) and... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-30-minute-approval-nirmalkumar-june-26-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-30-minute-approval-nirmalkumar-june-26-2026.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Minister CTR Nirmalkumar reveals CM Vijay approved a key electricity sector decision in just 30 minutes — a testament to the TVK government's decisive and... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-300-new-buses-june-26-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-300-new-buses-june-26-2026.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu CM Vijay flags off 300 new buses worth ₹127.21 crore — 164 diesel and 136 CNG/BS-VI buses — boosting public transport across urban and suburban... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-start-run-stop-drugs-marathon-june-26-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-start-run-stop-drugs-marathon-june-26-2026.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay participates in the Start Run Stop Drugs (ஸ்டார்ட் RUN ஸ்டாப் DRUGS) marathon on June 26 — International Anti-Drug Day. 10,000+ participants run... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/speaker-clears-cm-vijay-assembly-gesture-june-26-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/speaker-clears-cm-vijay-assembly-gesture-june-26-2026.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar officially rules that CM Vijay's gesture in the Assembly was not a breach of protocol — putting opposition claims... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/by-election-evm-verification-june-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/by-election-evm-verification-june-25-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 First round of EVM verification completed in five of six vacant Assembly constituencies — Election Commission yet to announce by-election schedule https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-401-appointment-orders-june-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-401-appointment-orders-june-25-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay distributes 401 appointment orders to candidates selected through merit-based recruitment across state government departments https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-anti-drug-anthem-un-thalai-nimira-june-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-anti-drug-anthem-un-thalai-nimira-june-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay released Tamil Nadu's official Anti-Drug Awareness Anthem 'Un Thalai Nimira' on June 25, 2026, ahead of International Anti-Drug Day. Music by SS... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-june-25-2026-updates.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-june-25-2026-updates.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay personally hands appointment order to pregnant beneficiary, cancels KfW electric bus tender, 401 appointment orders issued, by-election EVM... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-pregnant-beneficiary-appointment-june-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-pregnant-beneficiary-appointment-june-25-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Unscripted moment at Chennai ceremony goes viral — captures CM Vijay's people-first leadership https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/edii-tn-chatgpt-ai-training-entrepreneurs-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/edii-tn-chatgpt-ai-training-entrepreneurs-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 EDII-TN, under the TVK government, offers government-certified skill training programmes for entrepreneurs and MSMEs, including Generative AI. ₹2,000–₹10,000. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/kfw-electric-bus-tender-cancelled-june-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/kfw-electric-bus-tender-cancelled-june-25-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu government cancels previous DMK administration's KfW-funded tender for 500 electric buses — fresh procurement expected on the TVK government's... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/rajinikanth-called-cm-vijay-birthday-june-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/rajinikanth-called-cm-vijay-birthday-june-25-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Superstar Rajinikanth puts birthday speculation to rest — confirms personal phone call to CM Vijay on June 22 and explains preference for direct wishes... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/sc-tn-medical-seats-plea-june-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/sc-tn-medical-seats-plea-june-25-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Supreme Court of India admits petition challenging transfer of 152 vacant in-service super-speciality seats in Tamil Nadu to All India Quota — raises... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/sridhar-vembu-praises-tvk-government-june-25-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/sridhar-vembu-praises-tvk-government-june-25-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Zoho Corporation founder Sridhar Vembu publicly praises CM Vijay government's governance style — independent validation from one of India's most respected... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/thaimaaman-gold-ring-scheme-june-24-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/thaimaaman-gold-ring-scheme-june-24-2026.html Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu CM Vijay issues GO for Thaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam — every child born in a government hospital gets a 1-gram gold ring. ₹755.83 crore... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-first-assembly-speech-actors-party-june-23-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-first-assembly-speech-actors-party-june-23-2026.html Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM C. Joseph Vijay delivers his first comprehensive speech in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on June 23, 2026 — responding to critics who called TVK an actors'... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tiruvallur-ammonia-leak-assembly-vijay-response-june-23-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tiruvallur-ammonia-leak-assembly-vijay-response-june-23-2026.html Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Five women workers died in the Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit on June 21, 2026. CM Vijay orders statewide audit of 6,609... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-birthday-celebrations-zoo-plantation-jana-nayagan-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-birthday-celebrations-zoo-plantation-jana-nayagan-2026.html Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu marks CM Vijay's 52nd birthday on June 22, 2026 with free zoo entry, a 52,000-sapling plantation drive and Assembly tributes — even as his final... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-vijay-final-film-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jana-nayagan-vijay-final-film-2026.html Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Jana Nayagan, C. Joseph Vijay's 69th and final film directed by H. Vinoth, was meant to mark the end of his 34-year cinema career — but its January 2026... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-assembly-sessions-cm-vijay-june-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-assembly-sessions-cm-vijay-june-2026.html Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Complete record of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly sessions under CM Thalapathy Vijay since May 10, 2026 — Floor Test win, Speaker election, Mekedatu... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/neet-ug-retest-june-21-2026-tn-vijay-response.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/neet-ug-retest-june-21-2026-tn-vijay-response.html Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 NEET UG 2026 retest held on June 22, 2026 after paper leak controversy. CM Vijay renews Tamil Nadu's demand to scrap NEET, calling it discriminatory against... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-bharathiraja-condolence-visit-june-10-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-bharathiraja-condolence-visit-june-10-2026.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, known as Iyakkunar Imayam, passed away at 84 on June 10, 2026. CM Vijay visited his residence, garlanded his... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-condolence-ajith-mother-mohini-mani-death-may-30-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-condolence-ajith-mother-mohini-mani-death-may-30-2026.html Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay personally visited Ajith Kumar's Chennai residence after his mother Mohini Mani's death on May 30, 2026. The emotional hug between the two friends... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-meets-pm-modi-tn-demands.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-meets-pm-modi-tn-demands.html Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 On his first Delhi visit as CM, Vijay met PM Modi and raised key Tamil Nadu demands including NEET, Mekedatu, and infrastructure funds. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/phase2-cabinet-expansion-23-ministers.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/phase2-cabinet-expansion-23-ministers.html Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay expanded his cabinet on May 21, 2026 with 23 new ministers, including India's second AI Ministry (after Kerala) and Congress's historic return. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/floor-test-144-79-tvk-wins.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/floor-test-144-79-tvk-wins.html Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government cleared the floor test in the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly on 13 May 2026, winning 144 in favour, 22 against, 5... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/s-keerthana-youngest-minister-sivakasi-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/s-keerthana-youngest-minister-sivakasi-2026.html Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 29-year-old Sampath Keerthana from Virudhunagar becomes Industries Minister — TVK's youngest and only woman cabinet minister, Sivakasi MLA. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-5-by-elections-2026-tvk-aiadmk.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-5-by-elections-2026-tvk-aiadmk.html Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 6 Assembly seats vacant: CM Vijay's TVK and AIADMK gear up to contest Tamil Nadu's pending 2026 by-elections. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-budget-session-july-2026-whitepaper.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-budget-session-july-2026-whitepaper.html Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu's White Paper on finances sets the stage for the TVK government's first Budget session, expected in July 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-52nd-birthday-june-22-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-52nd-birthday-june-22-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 C. Joseph Vijay celebrates his 52nd birthday on June 22, 2026 — the first as Tamil Nadu's 13th Chief Minister after a historic 43-day governance journey. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-52nd-birthday-june-22-mla-office-perambur.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-52nd-birthday-june-22-mla-office-perambur.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 On June 22, 2026, CM Vijay turns 52 and marks his first birthday as Chief Minister by inaugurating his Perambur MLA office and launching a monthly public g https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-first-month-report-card-june-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-first-month-report-card-june-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 A comprehensive report card of C. Joseph Vijay's first month as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, covering key decisions and milestones. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-neet-exemption-thirukkural-june-12-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-neet-exemption-thirukkural-june-12-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay renews Tamil Nadu's demand for NEET exemption and recognition of Thirukkural as India's national literature. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-niti-aayog-7-demands-june-11-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/cm-vijay-niti-aayog-7-demands-june-11-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Chief Minister Vijay addresses the 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council on June 11, raising NEET exemption, second AIIMS Coimbatore, ₹3,284 Cr education funds https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/congress-returns-tn-cabinet-59-years-vijay-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/congress-returns-tn-cabinet-59-years-vijay-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 S. Rajesh Kumar and P. Viswanathan inducted as Ministers on May 21, 2026 — ending Congress's 59-year absence from TN cabinet since 1967. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/congress-returns-tn-cabinet-59-years.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/congress-returns-tn-cabinet-59-years.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The Indian National Congress returned to the Tamil Nadu government after nearly six decades, with two MLAs taking oath as ministers. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/da-hike-govt-employees-2percent-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/da-hike-govt-employees-2percent-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for state government employees and teachers, effective January 1, 202... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/day1-free-electricity-womens-safety-tasmac.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/day1-free-electricity-womens-safety-tasmac.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay signed 3 landmark Government Orders on Day 1 in office — expanding free bus for women, ordering 717 TASMAC closures and revising farmer MSP to ₹2,60... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/governor-rajendra-arlekar-cm-vijay-oath-may-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/governor-rajendra-arlekar-cm-vijay-oath-may-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Governor R.V. Arlekar administered oath to CM Vijay and the TVK cabinet on May 10, 2026 at JN Indoor Stadium, marking a new era in the Governor–CM relationsh... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jcd-prabhakar-15th-speaker-tn-assembly-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/jcd-prabhakar-15th-speaker-tn-assembly-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Veteran TVK leader J.C.D. Prabhakar, who also served as Speaker during 2011–2016, elected to chair the 15th Tamil Nadu Assembly on May 12, 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/kalaignar-magalir-urimai-thogai-may.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/kalaignar-magalir-urimai-thogai-may.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the release of the May instalment of ₹1,000 monthly assistance under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme for... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/mango-farmers-support-krishnagiri-theni.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/mango-farmers-support-krishnagiri-theni.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay's government announces support measures for mango farmers in Krishnagiri and Theni districts amid price concerns. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/neet-scrapping-vijay-renews-demand-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/neet-scrapping-vijay-renews-demand-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, CM Vijay renewed Tamil Nadu's long-standing demand to scrap the medical entrance exam. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/rahul-gandhi-attends-vijay-swearing-in.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/rahul-gandhi-attends-vijay-swearing-in.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The swearing-in of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi among other dignitaries. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/rs-2500-monthly-womens-assistance-scheme-tn-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/rs-2500-monthly-womens-assistance-scheme-tn-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Everything you need to know about the ₹2,500 per month direct cash transfer for Tamil Nadu women — eligibility, how to apply, and when it starts. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/student-stipend-expanded-8-lakh.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/student-stipend-expanded-8-lakh.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The TVK government announced expansion of student stipend programs targeting government school students, particularly from Tamil-medium and economically weak... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tasmac-717-outlets-closed-temples-schools.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tasmac-717-outlets-closed-temples-schools.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay orders 717 TASMAC liquor outlets near temples, schools, and bus stands shut within 14 days of taking office. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-ai-ministry-first-dedicated-ministry-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-ai-ministry-first-dedicated-ministry-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay creates a dedicated AI, IT and Digital Services Ministry — India's most advanced state-level artificial intelligence governance. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-ai-ministry-first-india-dedicated-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-ai-ministry-first-india-dedicated-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay establishes a standalone Artificial Intelligence Ministry on Day 1 — CTR Nirmal Kumar leads Tamil Nadu into AI-powered governance, a first for any https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-assembly-resolution-mekedatu-dam-june-19-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-assembly-resolution-mekedatu-dam-june-19-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 CM Vijay moves a cross-party resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on June 19, 2026, opposing Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project — days after the Supreme Cou https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-budget-session-july-2026-vijay-government.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-budget-session-july-2026-vijay-government.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 The TVK government prepares for Tamil Nadu's first Budget session under CM Vijay, expected in July 2026, with major allocations. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-crop-loan-waiver-75000-june-17-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-crop-loan-waiver-75000-june-17-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamil Nadu raises full cooperative bank crop loan waiver limit from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000, benefiting 14.43 lakh (later 13.34 lakh as of August 17, 2026) farmers at ₹5,932 (expanded t https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-white-paper-finances-debt-13-lakh-crore-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tn-white-paper-finances-debt-13-lakh-crore-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson releases Tamil Nadu's White Paper on June 16 revealing ₹13.18 lakh crore total debt, nearly doubled direct debt in 5 years https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/trichy-east-by-election-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/trichy-east-by-election-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Five Tamil Nadu Assembly seats fall vacant as CM Vijay vacates Trichy East and four AIADMK MLAs resign — by-elections expected in July–August 2026. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tvk-108-seats-first-election-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/tvk-108-seats-first-election-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured 108 of 234 seats in its very first Assembly election, becoming the single largest party and forming the government with alli... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/udhayanidhi-stalin-leader-of-opposition-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/udhayanidhi-stalin-leader-of-opposition-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin becomes the 19th Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as TVK forms the government. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vetri-tamizhagam-436-schemes-june-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vetri-tamizhagam-436-schemes-june-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Vetri Tamizhagam — CM Vijay unveils 436 schemes across 10 pillars covering welfare, education, infrastructure and clean governance for Tamil Nadu. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-100-days-governance-roadmap.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-100-days-governance-roadmap.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay presented a structured 100-day governance plan covering infrastructure upgrades across 10 districts, welfare scheme launches... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-cabinet-phase1-key-portfolios.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-cabinet-phase1-key-portfolios.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Ten ministers took oath alongside Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on May 10, 2026 — with senior TVK leaders assigned critical portfolios including Revenue, Pu... https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-government-day-33-june-12-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-government-day-33-june-12-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 June 12, 2026: A complete governance snapshot of the Vijay government — 28+ GOs, 717 TASMAC closed, 35-minister cabinet, 436 schemes announced. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-sworn-13th-chief-minister-tamil-nadu.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-sworn-13th-chief-minister-tamil-nadu.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 Thalapathy Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu's 13th Chief Minister on May 10, 2026 in a historic ceremony in Chennai. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-trichy-east-thanksgiving-june-1-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-trichy-east-thanksgiving-june-1-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 On June 1, 2026, CM Vijay addresses a massive thanksgiving rally at Tiruchirappalli East constituency before vacating the seat — his first major public add https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-trichy-rally-first-speech-june-2026.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vijay-trichy-rally-first-speech-june-2026.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 In his first major public address as CM, Vijay drew massive crowds in Tiruchirappalli, pledging corruption-free, transparent governance. https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vikravandi-conference-800000-attendees.html https://vettrithalapathy.com/news/vikravandi-conference-800000-attendees.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 TVK's Vikravandi conference drew 800,000 attendees and passed 26 resolutions ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.