Cuddalore Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar distributing a scooter to a beneficiary at the 77th Republic Day celebrations in Cuddalore on January 26, 2026
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Honouring of freedom fighters, recognition of the services of government employees and police personnel, and distribution of welfare assistance marked the 77th Republic Day celebrations in Cuddalore, Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts on Monday (January 26, 2026).
In Cuddalore, Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar unfurled the national flag at the Anna Stadium and took the salute along with Superintendent of Police S. Jeyakumar.
The Collector also honoured 105 government employees for their commendable and meritorious services. He also presented them with certificates of merit and appreciation. He then distributed the Chief Minister’s Police medal to 117 police personnel. The Collector distributed welfare assistance worth ₹6.29 crore to 107 beneficiaries.
Villupuram
Villupuram Collector Sheik Abdul Rahman unfurled the national flag at the Armed Reserve grounds here.
Mr. Rahman received the received the guard of honour from the police and distributed certificates of appreciation to 353 best-performing employees of the various departments.
Villupuram Collector Sheik Abdul Rahman inspecting the guard of honour at the 77th Republic Day celebrations in Villupuram on January 26, 2026
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Deputy Inspector General of Police (Villupuram Range) R. Arularasu, Villupuram Superintendent of Police V.V. Sai Praneeth and other senior officials participated.
Kallakurichi
Patriotic fervour and gaiety marked the Republic Day celebrations at Kallakurichi district.
Kallakurichi Collector M.S. Prasanth unfurled the national flag during the celebration at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School. The Collector received the salute during the parade by the contingents.
Kallakurichi Collector M.S. Prasanth presenting certificate of appreciation to a policewoman at the 77th Republic Day celebrations in Kallakurichi on January 26, 2026
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He presented appreciation certificates to 312 government officials besides giving away the Chief Minister’s Police Medal to 40 police personnel. Kallakurichi district Superintendent of Police S. Aravind and senior officials participated.
Students from various schools in the district presented cultural programmes.
Published – January 26, 2026 03:49 pm IST
