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Tamil Nadu CM presents awards on Independence Day

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On Saturday evening, the Chief Minister had presented the first Thagaisal Thamizhar Award to veteran Communist leader and centenarian, N. Sankaraiah

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin conferred the Kalpana Chawla Award for Courage and Daring Enterprise posthumously to late Dr. P Shanmuga Priya, medical officer at the Annuppanadi Primary Health Centre in Madurai for her exemplary service during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Her husband Shanmugam Perumal receiving the award.

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TN government to publish document on State’s contribution in freedom struggle

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Chief Minister also announced an increase in the pension for freedom fighters from ₹17,000 to ₹18,000

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The commemorative pillar unveiled by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin near Napier Bridge, Sivananda Salai on August 15.

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Low-key celebrations mark 75th Independence Day in southern districts of Tamil Nadu

Southern district Collectors presented shawls to the freedom fighters and inspected the guard of honour on the occasion

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Aneesh Sekhar, District Collector, inspecting the guard of honour during a ceremonial parade marking country's 75th Independence Day at Armed Reserve Parade Ground in Madurai on August 15, 2021.

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Chargesheet filed against Siva Shankar Baba, 3 others

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40 witnesses have been cited in it

Siva Shankar Baba was arrested in June for assaulting minors.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin conferred the Kalpana Chawla Award for Courage and Daring Enterprise posthumously to late Dr. P Shanmuga Priya, medical officer at the Annuppanadi Primary Health Centre in Madurai for her exemplary service during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Her husband Shanmugam Perumal receiving the award.

Tamil Nadu CM presents awards on Independence Day

The commemorative pillar unveiled by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin near Napier Bridge, Sivananda Salai on August 15.

TN government to publish document on State’s contribution in freedom struggle

Aneesh Sekhar, District Collector, inspecting the guard of honour during a ceremonial parade marking country's 75th Independence Day at Armed Reserve Parade Ground in Madurai on August 15, 2021.

Low-key celebrations mark 75th Independence Day in southern districts of Tamil Nadu

Siva Shankar Baba was arrested in June for assaulting minors.

Chargesheet filed against Siva Shankar Baba, 3 others

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Life of freedom fighters inspiration to youth: Union Minister

TN government to publish document on State’s contribution in freedom struggle

Tamil Nadu CM presents awards on Independence Day

Low-key celebrations mark 75th Independence Day in southern districts of Tamil Nadu

AICTE’s circular on lateral entry into B.Tech., B.E. surprises colleges

Garden scheme to increase cultivation of vegetables

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