Raising Day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 14 2026:
The 165 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home & Hearth) ASSAM celebrated its 22nd Raising Day at its Battalion Headquarters in Tulihal today.
Around 400 guests, including veterans, families, school and college students, local club members and Meira Paibis.
attended the celebration.
Raised on November 1, 2005 at Umroi Cantt, the battalion is popularly known as "The Manipur Terriers" .
Composed purely of domiciles of Manipur, the unit reflects the class and tribal composition of the State as "Sons of the Soil", functioning as a "Mini Manipur" showcasing unity across tribes and religions.
A major highlight was a performance by the acclaimed "Northeast Warriors" from the Assam Regimental Centre, Shillong.
The team demonstrated combat skills by integrating traditional Manipuri martial art Thang-Ta with Wushu and bodybuilding, celebrating the Army's martial legacy.




