<span style="color: #222222;">In Kerala, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi this morning in commemoration of 73rd Republic Day.<br />'' <br />'' The Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Southern Naval Command Vice Admiral M A Hampiholi laid the wreath at the War Memorial. Two-minute silence was observed to honour the valour and brave sacrifice of every soldier known and unknown in the service of the nation.<br />'' <br />'' At the Kerala High Court, Chief Justice S Manikumar unfurled the national tri-colour.<br />'' <br />''<br />''The government and other private establishments also participated in the  Republic Day celebrations, but public participation was kept to the bare minimum. Across the state, the day was celebrated with much enthusiasm, while strictly adhering to Covid protocols.</span>