Along with the rest of the country, the 80th Independence Day was celebrated at Public Ground, Kiphire, on 15th August 2026, with Advisor, Department of Science & Technology, Kuzholuzo Nienu as the Special Guest.

            The event began with a parade review by the Superintendent of Police Kiphire, Chinese Chakhesang, NPS. The Chief Guest hoisted the National Flag, inspected the parade, and delivered the Independence Day speech, and took the Rashtriya Salute, led by the Parade Commander, Imlitemjen Chang, Assistant Commandant Coy 3rd NAP Kiphire. The parade contingents consist of 30th Assam Rifles, 30th Assam Rifles Piped Band, DEF Kiphire, 14th NAP (IR), NVG Kiphire Village, Zisaji Presidency College/NCC, Bharat Scout & Guides, Trinity School, and Loyala School.

            The Special Guest gave away the District Commendation Certificate Award 2026 to Zavito Ltu, EAC; Litsacho Sangtam, MTS (Peon); Khalise Sangtam, MTS (Cook); K. Lenlithong, Constable, DEF; Aokumdang Jamir, Computer Oprator DEF; Sechumla K Sangtam, CHO. Seyochung HWC; Meyilemba Jamir, ASI, Fire & Emergency Services; Tsongtsa, Surveyor, DLRSO; L. Sepi Sangtam, LDA-cum-Computer, District Election Office; Tsaliba, MTS/Jugali, Electrical Division/Power; L. Chotsathrong, LDA, District Education Office; Tsipise Anthony, Institution award to GMS Longya, PHE Ward c/o Head Teacher, Seopa. Anar for securing 1s position at the Viksit Bharat. Buildation (VBB) 2025 under “Life - Style Category” organised by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and AICTE.

            The highlights of the celebration were Drill display by 30 Assam Rifles Piped Band, Kiphire, Sound of silence by Leochum Thonger & Albert Jingru. Aerobic Drill by Agape Higher Secondary School Kiphire and Maa Tujhe Salaam by Lisula. Other highlights of the programme include Folk song by Thangthur Women Fellowship and Folk Dance by Taimetong Club Kiphire Town Tikhir, and Kiphire Town Sumi Totimi Loka.

            The Chief Guest also inaugurated the exhibition stall set up by various departments and Self-Help Groups.

            Later, the exhibition football match was played between United Viking Club and Sporting Club Kiphire Village. As part of the occasion, NStCB Ltd, and SBI Kiphire visited the Shalom Children's Home, and District Jail, Kiphire. The programme was compered by T. Shumong Tikhir, Asst. Professor and Bolito K Achumi, Asst. Professor both from ZPC, Kiphire.

            The programme concluded with the Beating of Retreat by DEF, Kiphire.

          (DPRO and IA Kiphire)