The Bhandari sub division celebrated the 80th Independence Day with Achumbemo Kikon, MLA & Advisor SCERT and Food Processing, and Chairman SDPDB Bhandari, as the Chief Guest at the public ground Bhandari on 15th August 2026.

The Chief Guest hoisted the National Flag which was followed by singing of the National song and the National Anthem, after which he received the Rashtriya Salute and delivered the Independence Day speech.

The lone parade contingent from the 7th NAP Bn was led by ABI, Tiatemjen Ao as the parade Commander.

Eloe Hoho Bhandari presented a folk song and Amos Kikon presented a special number.

The Chief Guest inaugurated and inspected the exhibition stalls put up by the Nagaland State Seed Farm Merapani, Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Bhandari, Sub District Industries Centre (SDIC) Department of Industries, Veterinary Department of Animal Husbandry Services and Siyen Openro Self-Help Group (SHG) Bhandari village. The veterinary Department also distributed Livestock medicines free of cost to the public.

(APRO & IA Bhandari)