Students performing during the 77th Republic Day celebrations in Kurnool on Monday. | Photo credit: U. SUBRAMANYAM
Patriotic fervor marked the Republic Day celebrations in Nandyal, Kurnool and Anantapur districts, with the national flag unfurled across government offices, educational institutions and cultural and non-governmental organizations on Monday (January 26, 2026). Held as part of the official district level celebrations, the parade featured scenes from various departments representing the developmental achievements of the respective districts.
In Nandyal, Collector Rajakumari Ganiya unfurled the national flag at the Government Degree College Parade Grounds here. The parade featured contingents of police and paintings from various government departments. Addressing the gathering, Ms. Rajakumari outlined the development achieved by the district in agriculture, irrigation and other sectors while highlighting various government programs and initiatives.
An image of the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Srisailam, during the Republic Day parade in Nandyal on Monday. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT
For the first time, the scene of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Srisailam participated in the Republic Day Parade held at the District Headquarters. The painting won second prize among all participating departments. Apart from the scene depicting the temple and its majesty, the Dharma Prachara Radham and Dharma Prachara tableau of the temple were also displayed in the procession.
At Srisailam, Pothugunta Temple Trust Committee Chairman Ramesh Naidu and Executive M. Srinivasa Rao unfurled the national flag.
District Collector Dr. A. Siri congratulated the family members of the freedom fighters on the occasion of 77th Republic Day in Kurnool on Monday. | Photo credit: U. SUBRAMANYAM
In Kurnool, collector Dr. A. Siri unfurled the national flag and received a guard of honor from the police and other contingents. On this occasion, she thanked the families of the freedom fighters.
Viswa Vani, the first woman from the state to be trained to drive heavy vehicles under the PM-AJAY scheme, drove an RTC bus during the Republic Day Parade in Kurnool on Monday. | Photo credit: U. SUBRAMANYAM
Viswa Vani, the first woman from the state to be trained to drive heavy vehicles under the PM-AJAY scheme, drove an RTC bus at the Parade Ground. She rode the bus alongside paintings from other departments and was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the collector.
Celebrations were also held at the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and Lokayukta offices.
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Chief Registrar Dr. J. Krishnaiah unfurled the national flag on the campus and addressed the gathering highlighting the national theme of ‘150 years of Vande Mataram’.
He emphasized that patriotism must be practiced through education, innovation, discipline, ethical conduct and service to the nation in accordance with the ideals of India’s freedom fighters and constitutional values.
NSS-NSO, IIITDM Kurnool also organized a blood donation camp which reflects the institute’s commitment to social responsibility, humanitarian services and community welfare.
Republic Day celebrations were held in Anantapur at a police parade attended by Collector-in-Charge C. Vishnu Charan.
Published – 26 Jan 2026 19:29 IST
