The 80th Independence Day was celebrated at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex, Peren, with patriotic fervour on 15th August 2026.
The programme commenced with the singing of the National Song, followed by the hoisting of the National Flag by Deputy Chief Minister, National Highways, Planning and Transformation, T.R. Zeliang, who attended the celebration as the special guest. The flag-hoisting ceremony was followed by the Rashtriya Salute and singing of the National Anthem. T.R. Zeliang thereafter inspected the parade contingents and delivered the Independence Day address. The ceremony concluded with the singing of the National Song, Rashtriya Salute and National Anthem.
The parade was commanded by Dy. SP, 9th NAP (IR), Saijang, Ronvungthung Yanthan, with ABI, DEF Peren, Toviho Sema, as the Parade 2nd-in-Command. The contingents comprised personnel from DEF Peren, 9th NAP (IR), Saijang and the Ex-Servicemen League, Peren.
District Commendation Awards were presented in recognition of outstanding contributions and achievements. The awardees included Medical Officer (Ayush), District Hospital, Peren, Dr. Avika P Jimo; Head Pharmacist, District Hospital, Peren, Hosea Apon; and Operation and Maintenance Staff, Power Department, Peren, Rangbambo.
ATMA Awards were also presented to Veineihoi Sitlhou of Ahthibung Village for piggery farming; Imlinungla Imti and Athini of Jalukie Town for Integrated Farming System; Hezumbuing Ngaubui of Ndunglwa Village for ginger cultivation under Peren Block; and Namik Chewang of Tening Village for Mithun farming.
The celebration featured cultural presentations by the Jalukie B Hornbill Dancing Troupe and Ahthibung Cultural Troupe. A special song was presented by Bamile Pame, winner of the Northeast Adolescent Fest 2019.
T.R. Zeliang also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up as part of the celebration.
Following the main programme, institutional visits were undertaken to the District Jail, Peren; District Hospital, Peren; and Children Home, Peren. The visit to the District Jail was coordinated by Peren Town Council, the visit to the District Hospital by IRCS, Peren, and the visit to the Children Home by DHEW and SBI, Peren.
The Independence Day programme commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag at government offices, residences and institutions across the district followed by the review of the parade by the Superintendent of Police, Peren.
The day-long celebration concluded with ceremonial retreat by the DEF Peren.
(DPRO & IA Peren)
