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Ceremonial parades mark Republic Day celebrations in delta districts
The Hindu
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Ceremonial parades, honouring of freedom fighters and distribution of certificates to government employees for commendable service marked the Republic Day celebrations in districts in the central region on Wednesday.
In Thanjavur, Collector Dinesh Ponraj Oliver hoisted the tri-colour at the Armed Police Parade Grounds and inspected the guard of honour presented by the District Police, Home Guard and National Cadet Corps contingents along with the Additional Superintendent of Police, V. Jayachandran as Superintendent of Police Ravali Priya Gandhapuneni had tested positive for COVID-19.In view of the pandemic situation, the Republic Day celebration was cut short to a one-and-half hour event. Distribution of welfare assistance to the public and cultural programmes by the school children were cancelled.