Neyveli, Jan. 26 -- The 71st Republic Day of the Nation was celebrated at NLCIL with great fervour and enthusiasm. Rakesh Kumar, CMD, NLCIL garlanded the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Township Administration Office premises in the presence of Functional Directors and inaugurated the day long celebrations. Later, he hoisted the tricolour at the Bharathi Stadium. He inspected the ceremonial parade and accepted the Guard of Honour presented by the Rifle, Commando and Fire Service units of Central Industrial Security Force, NLCIL's Security Force, Fire Services, Home Guards, NCC volunteers and students of Neyveli Schools and College.

The function commenced with the welcome address by R. Vikraman, Director/HR. He recalled the occasion when a ...