Jaya lauds Tenzing Norgay National Adventure awardee

Chennai, Aug 30: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today lauded Tenzing Norgay National Adventure awardee B Rajkumar, saying the honour was in recognition of the latter's "splendid achievements as a sky diver."

"I am delighted to learn that based on the recommendation of the Government of Tamil Nadu, you have been selected by the Government of India for the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2015, for air adventure. This award is in recognition of your splendid achievements as a sky diver," she said.

In a letter to Rajkumar congratulating him, Jayalalithaa said she hoped the award would encourage him to work harder to achieve higher goals in future and bring many more laurels to the country and Tamil Nadu.

PTI