Preparations for Republic Day parade in full swing in city

Preparation for the 67th Republic Day is in full swing in the capital city. National Cadet Corps (NSS) from some schools and colleges are busy involved in rehearsing for the parade. That apart, school students were also seen practising various kinds of dances and other programmes in connection with Republic Day celebrations. 

In addition to students, it is learnt that many artistes from some other districts have also arrived at the city to be part of the parade, which, despite being an annual affair, will be a cynosure of all eyes. Visitors have already started thronging the venue to witness the parade and take a selfie in front of armoured vehicles. The participation of departments such as Armed Reserve (AR) Police and battalion force will be the highlight of this year’s Republic Day parade. 

Meanwhile, a multi-layered security cover has been put in place in the Indian territorial waters along the south eastern coast supported by air and sea surveillance by the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard (ICG), said an official of ICG, Mandapam Station in Ramanathapuram district, on Sunday. 

The Indian maritime forces have deployed naval ships and patrol vessels along the Palk Bay, the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar.