The 80th Indian Independence Day was celebrated in Longleng with Minister of Road & Bridges, G. Kaito Aye, as the special guest, on 15th August 2026, at the public ground Longleng.
The special guest hoisted the national flag, followed by a Rashtriya Salute from the 11 parade contingents led by parade Commander District Command Home Guards & Civil Defence, Chibeni Ezung. The parade consisted of the DEF Longleng; 12th NAP (IR) Chingtok; NVG, Pongching; NVG, Hukphang (Traditional); NCC Yingli Govt. College (6). PM Shri Bautung GHSS; St. Joseph School, Longleng; Christian School, Longleng; Shamakok Mission School Longleng; GHS Nyengching and Band Party 12th NAP (IR) Chingtok
The special guest inspected the ceremonial parade contingent, and delivered the Independence message.
The special guest also gave away the district awards to the following individuals.
W. Manpai Phom, Deputy Commissioner, Longleng; Yanger Jamir, NPS, Sr. Superintendent of Police, DEF. Longleng; T. Lankonsen tsanglao, NCS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tamlu; Dr. T. Temsu Imti, Principal Yingli College, Longleng; Talimeren, District Horticulture Officer, Longleng; Dr. Moingan M Phom, M.O. CHC. Tamlu & PHC. Namsang; Dr. Mahavira Jha, Asso. Professor Yingli College; Dr. Lipok Phom, Junior Specialist, District Hospital, Longleng; Er. H. Pae Phom, Junior Engineer, Water Resource Department, Longleng were awarded on officer’s level.
On the Staff Level, UBSI. Y. Koishom Phom, OC. Police Station, Yonglok & Tamlu; Longjei L Phom, PMAM (Operator) CMHIS/PMJAY District Hospital, Longleng; Mongnei Phom, LDA/CA. Chief Medical Office, Longleng; Pongmei Phom, GNM. Sub-Center Sakshi; B. Longla Phom, ANM. PHC. Yongnyah; ABC. Sangpong I Phom, DEF. Longleng; Layongshemlen O Phom, LDA Chief Veterinary Office, Longleng; Besuto Chizo, LDA District Education Office, Longleng; Manok O Phom, LDA District Forest Office, Longleng; Panglum Phom, SCA. District Soil Conservation Office, Longleng; ABSI. Tokato Yeptho, 12th NAP (IR) Battalion, Chingtok; NAIK (GD) T. Yezato, 12th NAP (IR) Battalion, Chingtok; CN. Sushanta Pradhan, 12th NAP (IR) Battalion, Chingtok; Enyuh Phom, Field Investigator Attached to DDMA. Longleng; C. Hitong Phom, Typist District Agriculture Office, Longleng; M. Ayuh Phom, Head Assistant SDEO, Longleng.
On Social Services Category: Y.B.Angam Phom, President, Phom People's Council; N.Tialemba Phom, Executive Secretary PBCA. Nyengchingkong; Dr. Y. Nuklu Phom, Chairman & Team Leader Lemsachenlok. Longleng.
Rev. L. Among Phom, Translator of Phom Bible & Hymn Book was awarded for Literature, while A. Akai Phom, Artist Longleng and Bű-OO-Li band, Longleng were awarded for Arts and Music Categories respectively. The Academic Excellency was awarded to Sreeniti Mahapatra, 19th Rank Topper of HSLC 2026 from GHS Yachem.
The special guest also inaugurated the expedition stalls set up by various Departments and Societies during the occasion.
The highlights of the day-long programme included a special song presented by P. Manchai Phom, and the demonstration of Taekwondo followed by a Folk Dance and Cultural item by Tangha cultural troops.
The programme was compared by, Assistant Professor Yingli College Longleng, Kiriahungle and Assistant Professor, Manngai H. Phom.
(Manjong IA Longleng )
