Award for MLA at R-Day celebrations in Pondy

By Our Staff Reporter

PONDICHERRY, JAN.26 The Lieutenant Governor, Dr Rajani Rai, gave away an award to the Yanam MLA, Mr.Malladi Krishna Rao (independent), during the Republic Day celebrations here today.

After unfurling the Tricolour, inspecting a guard of honour and releasing a new paddy variety Subramania Bharathi (PY 6), developed by Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Krishi Vigyan Kendra, she handed a pair of silver `kuthuvilakku,' a gold medal and `the Best MLA award' to Mr Malladi Krishna Rao.

This is the first time that an MLA was honoured at a ceremonial function. The award was in recogniton of his dedicated services towards the Yanam people, contributions as Chairman of Pondicherry Housing Board, relief measures to cyclone victims.

The Lt Governor released the new paddy variety and the first bunch of the paddy was received by the Chief Minister, Mr R V Janakiraman.

Dr Rajani Rai presented President's police medals for meritorious services to Mr.P.R.Ramachandran (Inspector of Police) Mr.A.F.Benjamin (Subinspector-band master) and President's Home Guards and civil defence medals were also presented to Mr.S.Victor and Mr.M.Gabriel.

The Lt Governor's police medals for meritorious services were presented to Assistant Sub Inspector Mr.Kali Sundararasu and Head constable Mr.R.Perumal.

Nine schools - Petit Seminaire Higher Secondary School, Seventh Day Adventist HSS, Nirmala Ranee Girls HSS, Amalorpavam HSS, Servite English High School, Immaculate Heart of Mary's Girs HS (Ariankuppam), St Joseph Girls HS, St Patrick's HSS and Government HS Thattanchavady) - were awarded jointly the Chief Miniter's Rolling Trophy for their outstanding achievement of cent per cent passes in the school final examination.

The Education Minister's trophy for second best institution was presented to Immaculate Heart of Mary`s Girls HSS. Among the government Higher Secondary Schools the Education Minister's rolling trophy was handed to Tiruvalluvar Government Girls HSS for its best performance in the public examination.

Pondicherry University's Vice-Chancellor trophy for best performance in the HSC examinations was handed jointly to Petit Seminaire HSS, St Joseph of Cluny Girls HSS, Immaculate Heart of Mary's Girls HSS, St Patrick's HSS and Nirmala Ranee Girls HSS in view of their cent percent pass record in the public examination.

The same schools bagged jointly the Archbishop`s rolling trophy for their best results in the examinations.

The Lion Professor Ambady Narayanan Rolling trophy went to Veeramamunivar Government Boys High School for its all- round performance in academic and extra curricular activities.

The Lt Governor presented cash incentive of Rs 5000 to each of the two couples under a scheme of Department of Social Welfare to encourage marriages between disabled and normal persons.

Ten health workers were presented cash awards for their best performance while prizes and certificates were presented to children proficient in management of traffic.

Lt Governor took salute at march past presented by various contingents of police, Home guards, scouts and guides, school children, NCC, and children of the Observation Home.

Cultural programmes were also presented by school children.

Tableaux presentation by several departments formed part of the highlights of the celebrations.

Chief Secretary Mr T T Joseph announced that President gold medal for meritorious performance by Inspector of Police Mr.Lakshaprabu on the occasion.

Among those who witnessed the Republic Day celebrations included Chief Minister Mr R V Janankiraman, Education Minister Mr S P Sivakumar, legislators belonging to the TMC, PMK, Janata Dal (U), Rajya Sabha member Mr C P Tirunavukarasu, Inspector General of Police Mr J P Singh, Senior Superintendents Mr.Anandh Mohan and Dr M Ponnayyan, besides officers, tyagis, representatives of some French institutions and family members of the Lt Governor.

Deputy Speaker Mr M Kandasamy unfurled the National Flag later inside the premises of the Assembly in the presence of the Chief Minister and MLAs.

Vice Chancellor of Pondicherry University Dr V T Patil presented cash award of Rs 200 to each of the two security guards in the University in recognition of their dedicated services to protect the property at the Republic Day celebrations in the University campus.

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