Collector A. K. Kamal Kishore honours freedom fighter and former civil servant Lakshmikanthan Bharathi during the Independence day celebrations in Tenkasi on Friday.
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District Collector A. K. Kamal Kishore hoisted the national flag and handed over welfare measures worth ₹18.17 lakh to 27 beneficiaries during the Independence Day celebrations held at ICE Government Boys’ Higher Secondary School ground here on Friday.
After inspecting the guard of honour by the police, fire and rescue services personnel, home guards and the NCC cadets, Mr. Kamal Kishore honoured 342 government officials, police personnel, bankers, non-governmental organisations and sportspersons from the district with certificates for their outstanding contribution in their fields.
Students from various schools presented colourful cultural events and the Collector felicitated the children with certificates and the respective schools with mementoes.
Mr. Kamal Kishore honoured Gandhian, freedom fighter and former civil servant K. Lakshmikanthan Bharathi during the celebration.
Sub-Collector, Tenkasi, Vaishnavi Paul, Tenkasi MLA S. Palani Nadar, District Revenue Officer S. Jayachandran and senior officials participated in the Independence Day celebrations.
Published – August 15, 2025 06:41 pm IST
