The 80th Independence Day was celebrated at Public Ground, Tamlu Sub-Division, Longleng district on August 15, 2026. The celebration begins with the hoisting of the National Flag at all Government Offices.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tamlu, T. Lankonsen Tsanglao, NCS, hoisted the National Flag followed by the National Anthem and delivered the Independence Day speech.

A march past was conducted by the contingents comprising the Village Guard, Tamlu HQ; Village Guard, Tamlu Village; Government High School and Government Middle School, Tamlu Town; Christian School, Tamlu Town; and St. Thomas School, Tamlu. The St. Thomas School band party participated in the celebration.

The celebration featured a special presentation by Nyupong Cecelia K and a cultural presentation by Vangvungla Tamlu Town. The Special Guest also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up at the venue by the government agencies and SHGs.

In the afternoon, a football exhibition match organised by the Tamlu Area Sports Association (TASA) was also held. The day-long celebration concluded with the Beating of Retreat by 12th NAP (IR) 'C' Coy, Tamlu.

(DPRO Longleng)