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Vijayakant funeral will be done with state honours: T.N. CM Stalin

Vijayakanth death: Mourning the death of actor-politician Vijayakanth, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin hails him as a friend, good-hearted person & great loss to TN.

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Vijayakant’s demise | Tributes pour in from Tamil film fraternity

Vijayakanth death: Film fraternity and critics mourn the passing of actor-turned politician Vijayakanth, fondly known as 'Captain', in Chennai.

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Vijayakant: The ‘angry young man‘ of Kollywood who turned into a mass hero

Vijayakanth death: Here is a lookback on Vijayakanth’s Tamil cinema career, his road to politics

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Vijayakant: DMDK founder, actor, philanthropist, who briefly altered TN’s bipolar political landscape

Vijayakant, Tamil actor-turned-politician, dies at 71 after testing positive for COVID-19. He was the only actor after MGR to achieve success in politics.

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Vijayakant, actor and DMDK founder, passes away

Vijayakant, founder of DMDK, passes away in Chennai hospital due to pneumonia on 28 December 2023.

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Premalatha Vijayakant unanimously elected as DMDK General Secretary; CM Stalin seeks relief funds for Cyclone Michaung; Edappadi K. Palaniswami urges TN govt to move Vallalar International Centre.

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Premalatha Vijayakant elected as DMDK general secretary

Premalatha Vijayakant unanimously elected DMDK General Secretary at 18th executive council meeting.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN BJP leader Annamalai slams hospital for handing over baby's body in cardboard box. DMDK leader Vijayakant discharged from hospital after full recovery. CM Stalin urges Centre to ensure early repatriation of Indian fishermen arrested in SL. Nine wagons of goods train derail near Chengalpattu, disrupting EMU services to Chennai.

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DMDK leader Vijayakant discharged from hospital

Vijayakant, leader of CHENNAIDMDK, discharged from MIOT Hospitals in Chennai on Dec 11, 2023 after full recovery from febrile illness. Admitted Nov 18, bulletin on Nov 29 stated mild deterioration & pulmonary support needed, but doctors confident of full recovery.

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Justices direct TN govt to submit permissions for Formula 4 race around Island Grounds in Chennai. PIL filed against race on roads near Army, Navy establishments. Health condition of DMDK founder Vijayakant mildly deteriorated, requiring pulmonary support. TN CM Stalin takes dig at AIADMK Ministers for not helping to set…

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Mild deterioration in DMDK leader Vijayakant’s health

Vijayakant, founder of DMDK, admitted to MIOT Hospital in Chennai on Nov 18, has had mild deterioration in health condition over past 24 hrs, requiring pulmonary support. Doctors remain confident he will make full recovery, with estimated stay in hospital of another 14 days.

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DMDK general secretary Vijayakanth hospitalised

Vijayakanth, founder and general secretary of DMDK, admitted to private hospital in Chennai. Routine medical examination. Will return home in a day or two. Don't believe rumours. #DMDK #Vijayakanth #Chennai

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN govt informs HC of asking DGP to formulate SOP for regulating public events. PIL filed by S. Ayyaa of Tirunelveli, citing public annoyance & death of fans' lives. DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant to make announcement in Jan on electoral alliance. Jayaprada & partners of Jayaprada theatre in Chennai convicted…

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Vijayakant will announce DMDK’s poll alliance in January: Premalatha

DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant claims DMK govt. unable to implement Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam. DMK promised ₹1,000 to all women, but now saying scheme meant only for eligible women. DMK's false promise causing confusion. ₹1,000 yet to reach several women. DMK govt. finding it difficult to implement scheme. DMDK founder…

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PMK, DMDK, PT condemn arrest of teachers

PMK, DMDK, Puthiya Tamilagam condemn arrest of agitating teachers; urge govt. to hold talks, fulfil demands. DMDK warns of massive protest if issues not resolved. DMK accused of betraying teachers by not fulfilling poll promise.

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DMDK treasurer Premalatha meets Governor, submits representation on various issues including Cauvery water sharing

Premalatha Vijayakanth urged the Governor to intervene and advise the Central and State govts to pressure Karnataka to implement Cauvery Water Management Authority order, take action on illegal mining, Tasmac irregularities, NLC issue, fishermen issue, and teachers strike.

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Don’t believe rumours about my health: Vijayakant

Vijayakant, founder of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), is in good health and urged people not to believe rumours. He will meet party secretaries and cadre at DMDK HQ on his birthday, which he has celebrated as 'poverty eradication day' since 2006. He has implemented various welfare initiatives.

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DMDK leader Vijayakant condemns NLC land acquisition

DMDK founder Vijayakant condemns acquisition of fertile lands for NLC expansion. He demands farmers' approval before acquisition and protests if no action is taken. Police supporting NLC is "condemnable" and CM Stalin's support of NLC is a "betrayal". He urges talks to resolve the issue.

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Manipur sexual assault | DMDK, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi deplore incident, call for strict punishment of culprits

Vijayakant and Velmurugan deplore sexual assault in Manipur; demand Central and State govts take action. Velmurugan calls for detailed probe; Vijayakant blames Centre's inaction for violence. Urges Centre to control violence with army, ensure such incidents don't occur.

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DMDK to hold district secretaries meeting on July 24 in Chennai

DMDK to hold district secretaries meeting on July 24, 2023. Treasurer Premalatha Vijayakanth to chair. Internal elections completed, announcement of general body and executive committee members soon.

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Ensure alternative housing before eviction: Vijayakant

DMDK chief asks govt. to to take necessary steps in Vriddhachalam

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Tamil Nadu: DMDK leader and actor Vijayakant unwell, right toe amputated

CHENNAI: DMDK leader and actor Vijayakant has been hospitalised for a surgical procedure to amputate his right toe, said an official party statement. He is recovering well, it added. The hospital did not issue a medical bulletin. He was admitted on June 14. "The toe was amputated following doctor's advice…

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DMDK functionaries pass resolution condemning power cuts

State government urged to take measures to ensure a power surplus situation

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Chennai civic polls: For DMDK, AMMK, the fight is to stay relevant

CHENNAI: The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) are fighting for relevance in the elections to the Greater Chennai Corporation.

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DMDK, MNM seek probe into Thanjavur student’s death

Parents send children to school to study and not learn religion, says Kamal Haasan

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