Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 09 2009:
Manipur State Kala Akademi presented Akademi fellows and awards to 16 distinguished personalities for the year 2008 in a function held at Kangla Hall today.
Governor Gurbachan Jagat and Arts and Culture Commissioner P Bhorot graced the occasion chief guest and president respectively.
Ningthemayum Ongbi Mangi Shija and Moirangthem Kriti Singh were felicitated with Akademi fellows while Akademi awards were presented to Nongthombam Amusana, Lukram Manglembi, Kshetrimayum Godhadhor, Ngangom Ngoubi, Ningombam Jadumani, Nandeibam Iboyaima, Maibam Tomba, Pukhrambam Ningol Thoinu, Sanjenbam Yaima, Darenglion Aimol, Lalthanglun Guite, Kshetrimayum Bira, Khundongbam Ojit and Vareimi Singlai.
Governor Gurbachan Jagat presented the awards and fellows to the recipients.