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Low key R-day fete this year in TN in view of corona pandemic

Chennai, Jan 22 (UNI) It would be a low key Republic Day
celebrations this year, sans cultural programmes by school
and college students, in view of the corona virus pandemic.
An official release here on Friday said Tamil Nadu Governor
Banwarilal Purohit will hoist the National tricolour on the
Marina beach front at 0800 hrs on January 26 morning.
It said normally every year freedom fighters, general public,
school and college students would participate in the R-Day
celebrations.
Taking into account the prevailing unusual situation arising
out of the corona pandemic, cultural events by school and
college students would be avoided this year.
Also taking into account the age factor and to prevent spread
of corona virus, district collectors were directed to honour
the freedom fighters at their respective houses by presenting
them shawls.
Stating that all arrangements have been made for live telecast
of the R-Day celebrations in TV and AIR, the general public,
school and college students and senior citizens were advised
not to throng the beach front to witness the celebrations.
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