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70th Republic Day | Namakkal | 2019 | sicp

70th Republic Day | Karur | 2019 | sicp

70th Republic Day | Madurai | 2019 | sicp

70th Republic Day: Men, machines and glorious diversity

In a recognition of the Subhas Chandra Bose led Indian National Army’s (INA) role in India’s history, four of its veterans featured in the parade during the 70th Republic Day celebrations on Saturday. An all-women contingent of the Assam Rifles also made its debut as did the Army’s newly inducted K-9 Vajra and M777 howitzers in the military display, while an Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 aircraft powered by biodiesel flew in the flypast.

Republic Day celebrated with fervour

The 70th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic zeal in the district on Saturday. The national flag was hoisted at the Armed Reserve Police Grounds by Collector S. Natarajan.

Honouring of freedom fighters, distribution of welfare assistance, awards to employees, and cultural performance by students followed the flag hoisting ceremony.

The Collector inspected the guard of honour and took the salute of the parade by contingents of police, Fire and Rescue Services personnel, National Cadet Corps, and Home Guards, accompanied by Superintendent of Police N. Manivannan in an open vehicle. Medals, shields and certificates were awarded to personnel from Madurai city, rural police, government departments, and those involved in social work. Welfare benefits and subsidies from different departments to the tune of roughly Rs. 1 crore distributed to 57 beneficiaries.

As many as 765 students from six educational institutions enthralled the audience. ‘Mallar Kambam,’ a traditional gymnastics, was performed by students of S. K.V. Higher Secondary School from Paappanaickenpatti. Karate programme by students from E.M.G. Yadava Women’s College received wide applause. ‘Karakattam’ performance by M. Karuppasamy, a Class 12 student from Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Melur, was also well appreciated.

K.P. Shanmuga Rajeswaran, Inspector General, South Zone, S. Davidson Devasirvatham, Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Pradip Kumar, Deputy Inspector General (Madurai Range), S.P. Amrith, Additional Collector, and senior officials attended the ceremony.

This Video Covered From Namakkal District Reporter (Tamil Nadu) From South Indian Crime Point Weekly. For More Details Pl Visit : or or or or or

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