President to be chief guest at Navy Day celebrations on Dec. 3 at Shangumugham

President Droupadi Murmu volition beryllium the main impermanent astatine the Navy Day celebrations and Operational Demonstration planned connected December 3 astatine the Shangumugham formation here.

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi volition big the event.

A afloat formal rehearsal volition beryllium held astatine the venue connected November 29 and December 1, said Commodore Viju Samuel. The Indian Navy volition showcase its prowess astatine the lawsuit which is planned for December 3 afternoon.

As a prelude to the event, the Navy conducted a Naval Band Concert astatine the Nishagandhi Auditorium connected Wednesday. The lawsuit showcased the philharmonic excellence of the 55-member set of the Southern Naval Command (SNC).

Under the baton of Commander Manoj Sebastian, Principal Conductor, the Naval Symphonic Band presented an eclectic premix of philharmonic pieces, including martial selections, retro Hollywood and Bollywood themes, Carnatic fusion, and patriotic compositions, a defence spokesperson said.

Tourism caput Biju K. was the main impermanent connected the occasion. Rear Admiral Samir Kapoor, Command Medical Officer, Southern Naval Command (SNC), presented the SNC Crest to Mr. Biju.