Child-friendly activities mark Children's Day celebrations
Source: The Sangai Express

Chd/Kjm/Kak/Kpi/Spi/Tbl/Ukl, November 14 2026: Children's Day was widely celebrated across the State to mark the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

A wide range of child-friendly activities marked the celebrations held at different places aimed at bringing joy to children.

The celebration was marked by various entertainment and recreational activities, providing the children with an opportunity to enjoy, participate and celebrate the special occasion in a cheerful and joyful atmosphere.

Assam Rifles

Assam Rifles celebrated Children's Day across Chandel, Kamjong, Senapati and Ukhrul districts through vibrant cultural, recreational and motivational programmes.

In Chandel district, Assam Rifles personnel celebrated the occasion with students of Aishi village, Junior High School at Sehlon and Jamkholun Memorial School at Sajik Tampak, said a press release by Assam Rifles.

Meanwhile, in Ukhrul district, vibrant celebrations unfolded across two Assam Rifles Public Schools (ARPS) At ARPS Shangshak, students and teachers participated in tambola, musical chairs, dancing, singing, poetry recitation and a cake-cutting ceremony, followed by the distribution of sweets.

Simultaneously, ARPS Somsai engaged students and teachers in cultural performances, games and interactive activities that promote teamwork and self expression.

Extending this spirit of care and togetherness to Kamjong district, Assam Rifles organised fun-filled activities and interactive sessions with the children of Nampisha village.

ARPS Maram, celebrated Children's Day with great enthusiasm and fervour on November 13 and 14, 2026 .

The two-day celebration witnessed active participation from students and teachers, featured a variety of engaging activities, including cultural programmes and food stalls established by students.

The students showcased their creativity, talents and entrepreneurial skills through vibrant cultural performances and food stalls, providing them with an opportunity of teamwork, leadership and self-reliance, added the press note.

Chandel

An awareness-oriented painting competition themed 'Child Labour and Child Rights Exploitation' was conducted today on the occasion of Children's Day at Lambung Junior High School, Lambung village, Chandel.

The competition was organised as a part of National Legal Services Authority (NALSAs) mega awareness drive phase-II for the implementation of various NALSAs schemes and initiatives.

The painting competition was conducted by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Chandel in association with Khuhringkhuw Legal Aid Clinic under the joint aegis of National Legal Services and Manipur State Legal Services Authority.

A total of 35 children inclusive of students, CCLs (Child in Conflict with Law) from the Juvenile Justice Board and children from various Child Care Institutions (CCIs) participated in the said painting competition.

Kakching

The Mission Blind School Heikakpokpi organised a Children's Day celebration at the school today.

The programme commenced with a prayer ceremony led by M Korungthang, Pastor of Laiching Khunman Baptist Church.

The event witnessed musical performance and poetry recitation programmes by the students of the school.

Kangpokpi

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Kangpokpi, Department of Social.

Welfare, organised a Children's Day celebration at Makhan Village Relief Camp and all the Child Care Institutions (CCIs) across Kangpokpi district with the aim of bringing joy, happiness and a sense of care and belongingness among children.

As part of the celebration, sweatshirts and wristwatches were distributed as gifts to all the children to make the occasion more memorable and special for them.

Additionally, essential eatables and refreshments, including eggs, fresh fruits, cakes and sweets, were distributed among the children as relief materials.

These initiatives were undertaken to promote the well-being of children and ensure that they feel valued, cared for and encouraged.

Thoubal

As part of Children's Day celebration, a programme on drug awareness and wellness was held today at Romeo Bal Vidya Mandir campus at Heirok Part-1 .

The programme was jointly organised by the Legal Aid Clinic Heirok and Heirok Apunba Club in collaboration with DLSA Thoubal under the aegis of Manipur State Legal Services Authority and NALSA.

Students from various schools across Heirok took part in today's celebration and enthralled the audience through their performance.

Ruda Academy Thoubal also celebrated Children' Day in the academy with a variety of performances showcased by the students.

The event was organised by Ruda Academy Children's Day Organising Committee.

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