MSPM celebrates annual conference
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 28 2015 :
The 11th Annual Conference of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Meghalaya (MSPM) was held at Shillong today.
According to a statement, Thoidingjam Tombi, president, Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Manipur, was the chief guest of the inaugural session of the function while Yengkhom KB, president of MSPM, presided the function.
The 11th edition of "Mangaal", the annual souvenir of the Parishad, was released during the function.
Four literary awards for year 2015 were conferred during the function.
The Kavi Ratna Award was conferred to Rajamani Nongthomba while the Sahitya Ratna Award was conferred to Kabrabam Nilakanta Singh.
Kavya Bhushan Award was conferred to Khangembam Ibeton Devi, and Sahitya Bhushan Award was conferred to Kshetrimayum Subadani Devi.
These awards are given to the writers for their commendable contributions to Manipuri literature.
Six books written by four authors were also released during the function.
These books are "Khenchanglon", "Kanana Kujaba Yagani", and "Khurumjabagee Athuppa" by Kabrabam Nilakanta Singh; "Loushingee Pukkei" by Naorem Nilamani Singh; "Manipur 1891: Aronba Khutshil Thourang" by Ningthoujam Munish Singh; and "Mawoo Kanglaba Upaal" by Ningombam Rojit.
The authors gave a brief account about their books and introduced each of them to the audience.
Anil Kumar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Forest and Environment, who was the special guest of the function, lauded the Manipuris for the achievements in all the fields of life, including literature, sports, education, etc.
However, he emphasised a need on how to get the talent to the national and international stage.
A poetry reading programme was held during the second session of the conference.
Over fifty writers and delegates from different States like Meghalaya, Assam, Manipur and Mizoram, read poems.