Puducherry Lt Governor Leads Republic Day Celebrations, Honors Police for Bravery

• Puducherry Lt Governor K Kailashnathan unfurled the tricolour at Gandhi Thidal for the 77th Republic Day.
• He inspected a guard of honour and took the salute at a march past by various contingents.
• CM N Rangasamy, ministers, and other officials attended the event, which featured departmental tableaux.
• Lt Governor awarded medals to police personnel; Constable C Anbarasan received the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series for saving three tourists.
• President's medals were announced for SP Zinda Kothandaraman (distinguished service) and Head Constable Ragunathan (meritorious service).

Why It Matters: Puducherry celebrated Republic Day with traditional fervor, honoring police bravery and public service.