Best cartoonist
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 09 2017:
BB Sharma, cartoonist of The Sangai Express (Manipuri edition), has been conferred the Best Cartoonist Award by Film Forum Manipur and Manipur State Film Development Society.
The award was formally handed over to BB Sharma today during the 11th Mami Numit held at MSFDS, Palace Compound.
M Surjit, columnist of Sanaleibak, was also presented the Best Journalist Award.
The awards were sponsored by Dr Th Suresh, former Director of Health Directorate.
L Jayentakumar Singh, Manipur State Film & Television Institute Director Nilotpal Majumdar, Art and Culture Commissioner H Deleep Singh, Art and Culture Director Dr K Sushila and Film Forum Manipur chairman L Surjakanta attended the programme as presidium members.
Speaking at the programme, L Jayentakumar said that art and culture are the identities of a community and should be preserved.