Shillong: Together with the rest of the country, Independence Day will be celebrated on August 15 in all the Districts, Sub-Divisions and Administrative Units of Meghalaya.
Dignitaries to hoist the National Flag and take salute include the Chief Minister Mukul Sangma at Shillong, Roshan Warjri at Nongstoin, D. D. Lapang at Nongpoh, R. C. Laloo at Jowai, Deborah C. Marak at Tura, Clement Marak at Williamnagar, Celestine Lyngdoh at Baghmara, S. C. Marak at Resubelpara, A. T. Mondal at Mawkyrwat, H. D. R. Lyngdoh at Ampati,
R. V. Lyngdoh at Khliehriat, Robinus Syngkon at Mairang, Ampareen Lyngdoh at Sohra, Stephanson Mukhim at Amlarem, Zenith M. Sangma at Dadenggiri, Hopeful Bamon at Patharkhmah, Kennedy C. Khyriem at Mawshynrut, Comingone Ymbon at Shangpung Elaka, M. M. Danggo at Ranikor, Cherak W. Momin at Chokpot, Limison D. Sangma at Raksamgre and David Nongrum at Pynursla.