All India Radio, Tirunelveli’s FM Rainbow ((Frequency 102.6 MHz) has proposed to broadcast series of special programmes in connection with the 70th Independence Day celebrations to fill the air with patriotic fervour.
A statement from the FM Rainbow channel of AIR, Tirunelveli, said it will broadcast series of special programmes titled ‘Sigaram Thottavar’ from August 9 to August 23 between 12 noon to 1 p.m. everyday which will glorify the supreme sacrifices made by the freedom fighters from Tiruvelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari districts.
The programmes would include contents enlightening listeners about the role of patriotic folk songs, Tamil literature, Islamic freedom fighters in freedom struggle along the Tambirabarani watercourse.
The FM Rainbow channel will also broadcast a historical patriotic drama play titled ‘Swadeshi Sudar’ on August 15 at 9 p.m. based on the life of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, Bharathi and Subramania Siva.
