Patriotic fervour and gaiety marked the 79th Independence Day celebrations in Madurai district on Friday.
Agrofood Chamber of Commerce and Industry president S. Rethinavelu hoisted the national flag at the Agro Food Trade Centre. He said that Madurai must be immediately added to the list of Indian tourist cities recommended by the Civil Aviation Ministry for the unlimited air services between ASEAN Countries.
At Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, its president N. Jegatheesan hoisted the national flag on the chamber premises.
He said that Madurai Airport expansion project should be completed expeditiously. He added that a Global Investors meet should be held in Madurai.
Tamil Nadu Foodgrains Merchants Association president S.V.S.S. Velshankar hoisted the national flag on the association premises. He said encroachments along the Vaigai river should be removed and the projects announced for Madurai should be completed expeditiously. He added that the Metro Rail project for Madurai should be extended till Melur.
The American College Principal Dr. J. Paul Jayakar hoisted the tricolour on the college premises and spoke about the martyrs who fought for the freedom of the country.
SBOA schools Madurai celebrated the Independence Day with Lt. Col. Sreekant, Administrative Officer 7 TN Battalion NCC, Madurai, hoisting the national flag in the presence of Principal L. Latha Thiraviam.
Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College celebrated the Independence Day with M. Nallasivam, Member of SVN Kalluri Peravai hoisting the national flag.
Principal J. Easter Jothi hoisted the national flag on MEPCO Schlenk Higher Secondary School premises. Principal-in-charge Dr. B George hoisted the national flag at Madurai Kamaraj University College. Independence Day celebrations were held at Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College and Al-Ameen Higher Secondary School. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Madurai T Vasanthan hoisted the national flag on the office premises.
The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Managing Director V. Saravanan hoisted the national flag at the TNSTC office here in the presence of senior officials, trade union office-bearers and others.
On the occasion, 34 employees were honoured including drivers and conductors, maintenance team of engineers. The fuel efficiency of the vehicles and the drivers came in for special mention by the top officials. Children of the employees, who had secured top marks in the tenth and plus-two public examinations were also given prizes.
GM Gopalakrishnan and others participated.
Published – August 15, 2025 10:15 pm IST
