Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 21 February 2026

78th Zomi National Day celebrated in Manipur

Exam-focused facts from the 21 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The 78th edition of Zomi National Day was celebrated at the Centenary Hall of the Evangelical Baptist Convention (EBC) in Churachandpur, Manipur.
  • Manipur deputy chief minister Losi Dikho attended as chief guest, accompanied by Karong MLA K Kumo Sha, Autonomous District Council (ADC) members of Senapati, deputy commissioner Dharun Kumar S, and representatives from the 27 Sector Assam Rifles.
  • The programme included cultural exchanges, special dance performances, choirs from different communities, choreography, mass prayers and a one-minute silence in honour of departed leaders.
  • Dikho announced that the turf ground funded under Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has been granted, with construction works set to begin soon.

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