Seven Years Devastation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 13 2016:
The Chahi Taret Khuntakpa Ningsing Numit Observation Committee,
Hojai organised the Seven Years Devastation remembrance
day on Jan 9 at Tawrem Bidya Lampak, Tumpreng Road, Hojai
with the theme 'Eikhoi amuk khuntakloi.'
According to a statement, the event was attended by social
activist L Yaima of Manipur and Asem Shyamkishore of
Hojai as the chief guest and president respectively.
N Bimol, president MAPI Council, Manipur; YK Dhiren,
general secretary, UCM; Thoudam Babatombi, ex president,
Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Nagaon district committee and
Thokchom (O) Thoibi, president, Apunba Meira Paibi Lup,
Assam were the guests of honour.
The Meidingu Chinglen Nongdrenkhomba (Gambhir
Singh) award was presented to M Shantibabu of Bidyanagar,
Hojai.
Artistes from Performing Arts Centre, Imphal performed
several items in the evening programme.
Prominent singers of the State like S Tijendra, B
Netachandra Sarma, Sorri Senjam, Aphao, Suren Yumnam,
Tinku Paonam and Jina enthralled the gatherings with their
heart rending numbers, it said.