<span style="color: #222222;">In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswamy hoisted the national flag on the ramparts of Fort St. George in Chennai this morning. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He lauded the contribution of the frontline warriors in the ongoing fight against the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Several awards for meritorious services, gallantry and public service were handed over by him. Flag hoisting functions were held by the public in most villages and city streets in the state.</span><br />''  <br />