79th Manipur Independence Day celebrated across State : 15th aug25 ~ E-Pao! Headlines

You are here: Home »

79th Manipur Independence Day celebrated across State
Source: The Sangai Express

Thoubal/Bishnupur , August 14 2025: In remembrance of the day the British left Manipur on Aug 14, 1947, the 79th Manipur Independence Day was observed widely across the State today.

In thoubal, the day was marked with the hoisting of the Manipuri flag imprinted with Ibudhou Pakhangba and various commemorative rituals.

The SCEASDO, HLCSU in collaboration with Heirok Apunba Meira Paibi organised the event at the SCEASDO office in Heirok.

Speaking on the occasion, Heirok Apunba Meira Paibi, convenor Khundongbam Gunamani Leima recalled that on August 14, 1947, King Maharaj Budhanchandra hoisted the Ibudhou Pakhangba flag, declaring Manipur's Independence.

She emphasised the importance of remembering this day so future generations understand the joy of freedom.

She further stated that even though Manipur merged in the Union of India, Manipur gained its Independence a day before India.

79th Manipur Independence Day celebrated across State

The event also honoured three Meira Paibi members of Heirok Apunba Meira Paibi for their continued vigil and sacrifice in safeguarding the community since the beginning of the ethnic conflict on May 3, 2023 .

They were presented with traditional shawls.

Observance of the 79th Manipur Independence Day also took place in Wangjing, Lamding, Nongpok Sekmai, Kakmayai, Athokpam, Waithou, Pechi, Salungpham, Thoubal Kshetri Leikai, Heirok, etc, organised by the Meira Paibis and local clubs of the area.

In Bishnupur, the 79th Manipur Independence Day was marked with the hoisting of the Ibudhou Pakhangba flag at Kumbi Keithel.

The event was jointly organised by the Kumbi Bazar Development Committee, Machasinggi Apunba Mama Lup (MAML) Bishnupur, Khuga Athletics and Library Association (KALIB), Kumbi and Kumbi Ideal Youth Development Organisation (KIYDO), Kumbi.

Social Activist Jaya Khangembam led the programme, which saw participation from members of KBDC, KALIB, KIYDO, and students of Kumbi Ideal English School.

The gathering celebrated the occasion by raising the flag depicting Ibudhou Pakhangba.

Later, as part of the event, 13 journalists were honoured for their dedicated role in delivering news and information to the public since the onset of violence in the State on May 3, 2023.They were presented shirts written 'Press' by Social Activist Jaya Khangembam, and conferred them the title "Athouba", in recognition of their service and dedication.

* This news is as published by respected news daily at Imphal, whose name is duly marked as 'Source'. E-Pao.net is not responsible for it's sanctity & originality.

* Comments posted by users in this discussion thread and other parts of this site are opinions of the individuals posting them (whose user ID is displayed alongside) and not the views of e-pao.net. We strongly recommend that users exercise responsibility, sensitivity and caution over language while writing your opinions which will be seen and read by other users. Please read a complete Guideline on using comments on this website.

Protest staged against Govt failure - Commemorative prayer held as Wuyawon Festival 2026 stands cancelled - Bangalore, Delhi visits to foster coexistence, says Meghen - Nagas observing KZC's 'peace' initiative - CM inspects security deployment at Kanto Sabal - No question of lifting blockade : UNC - Call for justice rings loud at sit-in protest - CoBRA raids residence of KZC leader - CM urged to remove Central forces, deploy State forces - Kukis set houses ablaze near Leimakhong Army Hqs - Two involved in abduction of Naga villagers arrested - Small Constitutional safeguard can end the crisis : Kuki CSO leader - Barely 24 hours after 14 Kuki hostages released safe..6 abducted Naga men found dead - 14 Kuki detainees released; fate of 6 Naga men unclear - 3 Church leaders killed in ambush at Kuki dominated area - Kuki militants from Myanmar attack border villages on Indian soil - Kuki militants give new understanding of terrorism in annihilating two sleeping kids - Delhi President's Rule lifted, Y Khemchand sworn in as 13th Chief Minister - PM's address to Manipur silent on roadmap to solution, vocal on development, peace - In a first, Thadou Inpi talks peace with CSOs in Imphal - 'No Manipur' in Manipur compels scribes to turn back - Kangpokpi thwarts Union Home Minister Amit Shah's free movement initiative - Arambai Tenggol lays down 246 weapons - Presidents Rule imposed; assembly under suspended animation - CM N Biren steps down amid high octane drama - Meitei legislators take pledge & endorse Arambai Tenggol's demand to quell Manipur violence - Body count rises to 54 on Day 3 of conflict- Toll stands at 11; violence, unrest rage on for second day- Tribal Solidarity March takes ugly turn; houses, offices, vehicles burnt- SHITULF, TCLF and others endorse ATSUM's 'Solidarity Rally'- Vested interest groups behind CCpur violence : COCOMI- CCpur dash: HSA gives darion call to maintain peace- Tribal Solidarity March on May 3- Forest office torched, night curfew clamped; unrest ebbs- Land survey is direct affront to hill people, says ATSUM- CM cancels CCpur visit as venue vandalised for second time- CCpur arson : Biren talks tough- CM cancels Ccpur trip as violent clashes continue- Gym set on fire just 24 hours ahead of CM's scheduled visit to inaugurate it- ITLF gives strike call, mob damages CM event venue-

Violence in Manipur :: 2023 - 2026 Naga Peace Process : Indo-Naga Talk :: 2012-2026 COVID-19 : Impact in Manipur :: 2020-2023 The Killing Fields 2008 - 2022 ILP Implementation Demand :: 2012-2020 District Creation Demand :: 2011-2018 Timeline for Irom Sharmila agitation to repeal AFSPA - 2006-2016 Racism in Delhi / India : Death of Nido Tania :: 2014/2015 Naga's 'Alternative Arrangement' :: 2011/2012 Murder of Richard Loitam 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election 2012 Bomb Blast at Sangakpham, Manipur :: 01 August 2011 Naga Peoples' Front(NPF) Formation in Manipur :: 2011 Arrest of UNLF chairman RK Meghen alias Sanayaima :: 2010 Autonomous District Councils (ADC) Election in Hill Districts :: 2010 NSCN-IM Leader Thuingaleng Muivah's visit to Manipur :: 2010 BT Road Shoot-Out - July 23 2009 Killing of Dr Thingnam Kishan - 2009 Siroy Stand off between AR and NSCN(IM) - 2009 Manipur University's Reservation issue - 2008 Doping Charge against Laishram Monika - 2008 Missing / Kidnapping of Kids in Manipur - 2008 Migrant Workers Killing - 2008 October bloody October (Killing Fields) - 2007 Timeline for Bird Flu - 2007 Timeline for Moreh Killings - 2007 Timeline for Murder of Hriini Hubert and Muheni Martin - 2007 Timeline for 9th Assembly Election - 2007 Timeline for Affiliation to NBSE - 2006 - 2007 Timeline for Bomb Blast at ISKCON Complex - 2006 Timeline for Arrest of Maibam Naobi Chanu - 2006 Timeline for Manipur's Integrity Issue - 2005 Timeline Of Thangjam Manorama's killing Timeline Of 14th Lok Sabha elections Timeline Of Lungnila Elizabeth Kipnapping Timeline Of Latest Manipur Integrity Issue - 2003 Timeline Of Manipur Assembly Monsoon Session 2003 Timeline Of Abduction Of German National - Wolfgang Timeline Of Fifth Session Of The 8th Manipur State Assembly Timeline Of NSCN(IM) Talks With Indian Govt. Timeline Of Highway 39 Security Timeline Of Flood In Manipur 2002 8th Assembly Manipur Election 2002 - Timeline Upendra Commission :: 2001/2002 - Timeline June 18 Uprising :: 2001 - Timeline

The Sangai Express Online Edition The People's Chronicle Hueiyen Lanpao Manipur Online