It’s all patriotic fervour and gaiety at Independence Day celebration
The Hindu
Patriotic fervour and gaiety marked the 77th Independence Day celebrations in southern districts on Tuesday. Dindigul, Sivaganga, Theni
Patriotic fervour and gaiety marked the 77th Independence Day celebration in southern districts on Tuesday.
District Collector M.N. Poongodi hoisted the national flag at the District Sports Stadium in Dindigul. After inspecting the guard of honour presented by police, firemen and home guards, the Collector honoured freedom fighters. She also released pigeons and tricolour balloons in the air.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Dindigul) Abinavkumar, Superintendent of Police V. Baskaran and District Revenue Officer S.H. Sheik were present.
The Collector handed over certificates of appreciation and medals to 73 police personnel on the occasion. She also distributed certificates to 165 government employees. Later, she distributed various welfare assistance worth ₹1.01 crore to 223 beneficiaries.
Over 300 school students presented cultural programmes. The Collector honoured them with mementoes.
In Sivaganga, Collector Asha Ajith hoisted the tricolour and inspected the guard of honour presented by the police. She offered shawls to freedom fighters as a mark of respect to the sacrifices they made for the country. Ms. Asha Ajith also released pigeons and tricolour balloons on the occasion as a mark of fostering peace.
Officials were honoured with certificates of appreciation and 22 beneficiaries were given 1.67 lakh-worth welfare assistance.
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