Sun Jan 26 20:32:54 IST 2025: ## Republic Day Celebrations Across Tamil Nadu Districts Marked by Honors and Cultural Performances

**Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Tenkasi, January 26, 2025** – The 76th Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm across multiple districts in Tamil Nadu. Celebrations included flag hoisting ceremonies, parades, and the honoring of distinguished individuals and government staff.

In **Thoothukudi**, Collector K. Ellambahavath led the ceremony at the district sports stadium, presenting certificates of excellence to 434 government employees and honoring the heirs of freedom fighters. The event also featured cultural performances by 917 school students.

**Kanniyakumari** Collector R. Alagumeena presided over a ceremony where 72 police personnel received Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s medals, and 92 others received certificates of appreciation. An additional 135 government officials were recognized for their contributions to the silver jubilee celebration of the Tiruvalluvar statue installation.

**Tirunelveli** Collector K.P. Karthikeyan oversaw the flag hoisting at V.O.C. Stadium, with 85 police personnel receiving Chief Minister’s medals and 368 staff from various departments receiving certificates of appreciation.

In **Tenkasi**, Collector A.K. Kamal Kishore honored 319 individuals from various departments.

Across all four districts, Collectors also distributed welfare measures to beneficiaries, including scooters for the differently abled, houses for those who lost their homes in natural calamities, and loans to self-help groups. The events were attended by various officials, including District Revenue Officers and District Superintendents of Police.

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