Niuland District celebrated the 80th Independence Day at Niuland Public Ground on 15th August 2026 with Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, Advisor, School Education Government of Nagaland as Special Guest.

            Dr Yhome hoisted the national flag and took Rashtriya salute from five different continents, with Nokin Longkumar ACP Niuland as parade commander. The program includes singing of National Song, National Anthem, inspection of parade contingents and Independence Day speech by the special guest.

            The celebration also featured the presentation of district awards to five progressive farmers in the district. The awardees were, Vitoho Shohe, Silkworm- rearing farmer from S. Vihuto Village; Toiho Awomi, Soybean farmer from Vizheto Village; Tokato Sema, mushroom cultivator from L. Vihoto Village; Tozato A. Aye, piggery farmer from Kuhuboto Town and Toli, strawberry farmer from Shitoi village.

            The program also witnessed spectacular demonstrations from Niuland Pencak Silat Association and cultural presentation (Sumi war dance) from Suhoi village.

            Special Guest later inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various departments and Civil societies of Niuland district.

                                                                        (Vihepu, IA Niuland)