The New Indian Express

Tamil Nadu makes Tamil Thaai Vazhthu mandatory as first song at all official events

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order mandating the singing of the official state song - Tamil Thaai Vazhthu - first in the sequence of songs to be rendered at all official events.
The Hindu

T.N. govt. orders ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ to be mandatorily rendered first at official events

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday issued an order mandating the rendition of the State song ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ (Invocation to Mother Tamil), first before the commencement of programmes in all ...
Deccan Chronicle

Tamil Nadu MPs Demand Restoration of Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu at Govt Events

Chennai: A fresh row has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the protocol followed at official events, with 21 Members of Parliament writing to Governor Arlekar, urging restoration of the convention of ...
Hindustan Times

21 MPs seek Tamil Nadu anthem to be sung first at state events, write to governor

Twenty-one members of parliament (MPs) have written to Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar amid a controversy over the state anthem, 'Tamil Thai Vaazhthu', being placed third during a ...
Mena FN

Tamil Thaai Vazhthu To Be Sung First At All Official Events In Tamil Nadu

(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has directed that Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, the official State song, must be rendered first at all government, public and educational ...
The New Indian Express

Tamil Nadu MPs urge Governor to restore Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu as opening song at official events

A fresh controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the protocol followed at official events, with 21 Members of Parliament writing to Governor Rajendra Arlekar, urging Raj Bhavan to restore the ...
The Pioneer

‘Tamil Is not just a language’: Vijay takes stand for Tamil Thaai Vazhthu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay moved a government resolution in the Assembly on Monday mandating the rendition of Tamil Thaai Vazhthu at the commencement of government events. Piloting the ...
The Star

Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be sung first at Tamil Nadu events; CM Vijay calls it state right, Kamal Haasan welcomes move

TAMIL NADU, (India): The Tamil Nadu Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution making Tamil Thai Vazhthu the first song to be sung at government events, educational institutions and other public ...
Indiatimes

TN assembly adopts resolution making Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu the opening song at all publicevents

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a special resolution mandating “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu” as the opening song — ahead of Vande Mataram and the national anthem — at events ...
NDTV

'Trisha, Trisha' Chants At Udhayanidhi Event Trigger Political Row in Tamil Nadu

A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK workers were heard chanting "Trisha, Trisha" during Udhayanidhi Stalin's speech on the Cauvery water issue. The incident drew criticism from ...
The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts resolution for ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ to be sung first at events

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday (August 10, 2026) unanimously adopted a resolution for Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be mandatorily sung first before the commencement of programmes in all educational ...
Indiatimes

Sasikumar clarifies his political stand at 'Vadhandhi 2' event; says his only focus is acting

Questions about actors entering politics have become common in Tamil cinema, especially after Vijay's successful political journey. Several leading stars have been linked with political rumours in ...