The 7th NAP Bhandari observed its 39th Raising Day at the Battalion head quarter, Bhandari on April 1, 2025.
Speaking at the event, Commandant 7th NAP Bn, Aotula T. Imchen, said that 39 years was indeed a long passage of time for the battalion and encouraged all rank and file to continue to inspire, to serve with dignity and discipline and to lead with maturity for others to follow.
During the raising day celebration, proficiency in arms handling was demonstrated by lance naik Wobenthung Kikon and constable Longshithung Yanthan, a DIPR report stated.
To mark the day, a Sports day was also conducted on March 29 and 30, 2025 in which all companies of the battalion participated.
In volleyball, D.Coy emerged champions over the administrative Coy whereas in Carrom the B.Coy defeated C.Coy in the final games.
In the Tug-of-war, D.Coy defeated Administration Coy and in drill completion A.Coy and E.Coy emerged as first and second.
In the closing ceremony, Naga Youtuber Sunep Lemtur and havildar, Etongbemo Kithan entertained the crowd with song presentations.
Rev. Renphamo Odyuo, pastor 7th NAP Bhandari, offered a prayer of blessings for the Battalion.
The celebratory programme of the day was chaired by assistant commandant, 7th NAP Bhandari, Ngimchule Nampeung.