#Independence Day
Boko Agriculture Office Skips Independence Day Flag Hoisting
Residents demand answers after the Boko Agriculture Office in Assam failed to host an Independence Day flag ceremony on August 15.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Aug 2026
Student Boycott Mutes 80th Independence Day Celebration in Zunheboto
Zunheboto’s 80th Independence Day was marked by a student boycott and poor ground conditions, leaving the celebration at the district headquarters quiet.
Naro Jamir • 15 Aug 2026
Tripura Ministers Mark 80th Independence Day with Unity Call
Tripura state ministers led 80th Independence Day celebrations, calling for national self-reliance and honoring the legacy of freedom fighters.
Nihar Jamatia • 15 Aug 2026
Manipur Deputy CM Leads 60km Independence Day Bike Rally
Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen led a 300-rider bike rally in Kangpokpi, Manipur, to mark Independence Day as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Ranjana Devi • 15 Aug 2026
Nagaland CM Rio Pushes for Naga Political Solution and Frontier Authority
Nagaland celebrated its 80th Independence Day as CM Neiphiu Rio demanded an early Naga political settlement and the launch of the Frontier Nagaland Authority.
Kiyeto Swu • 15 Aug 2026
Margherita Bazaar Committee Delivers Food to Hospital Patients on Independence Day
The Margherita Bazaar Committee handed out food and fruit to 300 hospital patients to celebrate India's 80th Independence Day in Assam.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Aug 2026
Assam Chief Minister Creates Eight New Sub-Districts
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced eight new sub-districts to bring government services closer to residents across the state.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Aug 2026
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma faces death threat on Facebook livestream
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma received a death threat from a Facebook user during his Independence Day speech broadcast. Security agencies are investigating.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Aug 2026
Tripura CM Credits Har Ghar Tiranga With National Patriotism Surge
Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha marked India's 80th Independence Day by praising the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign's impact on national pride and infrastructure.
Ayan Debbarma • 15 Aug 2026
Security Forces Seize Weapons Cache Near Churachandpur Dam
Security forces found a stash of homemade firearms and ammunition near the Sehken-Khuga Dam ahead of India's 80th Independence Day celebrations.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 15 Aug 2026
Manipur Chief Minister Links Regional Progress to Lasting Peace
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh says peace is essential for growth while condemning a deadly attack in the Kangpokpi district.
Ranjana Devi • 15 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Honors 23 Citizens on 80th Independence Day
Arunachal Pradesh recognized 23 state awardees and top police officials during 80th Independence Day celebrations to honor public service excellence.
Tani M • 15 Aug 2026
Arunachal Police Officer Awarded Gold Medal for Bravery
Sub-Inspector Tamo Bakhang earns an Arunachal Pradesh Gold Medal for his courage during the 2025 Hollongi gunfight and recent duty-related injuries.
Tani M • 15 Aug 2026
Arunachal Governor Marks 80th Independence Day at Lok Bhavan
Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik hoisted the flag at Lok Bhavan to celebrate 80 years of Independence and honor the nation's progress and collective future.
Tani M • 15 Aug 2026
Upside-down flag error halts Assam Independence Day event
Assam officials faced embarrassment after hoisting the national flag upside down during an Independence Day ceremony in Dudhnoi on August 15.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Plans 7,834 Crore Infrastructure Overhaul
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu announced a 7,834 crore infrastructure plan for 2026-29 following recent devastating floods and landslides.
Tani M • 15 Aug 2026
Assam Locals Demand Repairs for 139-Year-Old Historic Bungalow
Residents in Silghat want better care for a historic 1887 bungalow that once hosted Mahatma Gandhi and other Indian freedom movement icons.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Aug 2026
Nagaland Governor Grants Sentence Remission to 29 Prisoners
Nagaland will grant sentence remissions to 29 prisoners for the 80th Independence Day, excluding those convicted of serious or federal crimes.
Naro Jamir • 14 Aug 2026
Shillong Marks Independence Day With Rallies and Exhibits
Shillong hosts an Independence Day lineup featuring a motorcycle rally, a religious freedom signature campaign, and an open house at the IMD center.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
The Shillong Times Suspends Publication for Independence Day
The Shillong Times will pause printing this weekend to observe India's 80th Independence Day. No paper will hit newsstands on Sunday, August 16.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
