Foundation Day celebration
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 03 2015 :
The Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library, Yairipok celebrated its 22nd foundation day today at the residence of Parliamentary Secretary and MLA of Yairipok A/C Keisham Meghachandra located at Yairipok Bishnunaha.
Among the notable guests were MLA of Kakching AC Y Surchandra, Sahitya Akademy awardee Kshetri Bira, MLA of Wangkhem AC Keisham Meghachandra and president of Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library, Raghubir Thiyam.
Chief guest Y Surchandra stated that Yairipok is known all over the State for its contribution in the field of art and culture.
"We should give more emphasis to education sector for there is still room for improvement," he said.
Keisham Meghachandra in his presidential speech said, "We should try to make Manipur a better place for posterity" .
The gatherings offered tributes to late Keisham Lokendro, a well known social worker of Yairipok.
A biannual journal named 'Thambalnu' dedicated to late Keisham Lokendro was also released by the dignitaries.
As part of the function, awards were also conferred to various individuals who have excelled in various fields like sports, education, literature etc.
Meanwhile a book titled 'Imageedamakta' written by Gopeswar Ougrithenba of Yairipok Chandrakhong was also released.