Patriotic fervour, gaiety mark Republic Day celebrations in districts
The Hindu
Republic Day celebrations in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Kallakurichi districts honor freedom fighters, government employees, and police personnel.
Honouring of freedom fighters, recognition of the services of government employees and police personnel, and distribution of welfare assistance marked the 76th Republic Day celebrations in Cuddalore, Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts on Sunday (January 26, 2025).
In Cuddalore, Collector Sibi Adhithya Sentil Kumar unfurled the national flag at the Anna Stadium and took the salute, along with Superintendent of Police S. Jeyakumar.
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The Collector also honoured 201 government employees for their commendable and meritorious services. He also presented them with certificates of merit and appreciation.
The Collector distributed welfare assistance worth ₹1.06 crore to 100 beneficiaries.
Villupuram Collector C. Palani unfurled the national flag at the Armed Reserve grounds here.
Mr. Palani received the received the guard of honour from the police and distributed welfare assistance to 29 beneficiaries at a cost of ₹ 8.82 lakh. He distributed certificates of appreciation to 309 best-performing employees of the various departments.
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