Kshetri Bira awarded
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 21 2021:
Gopal Sharma Award 2021 has been conferred on eminent novelist Kshetri Bira.
The award was conferred on him at Manipur Press Club during "World Poetry Day" observed by the Sahitya Thoupang Lup.
The award was given to him recognising his contribution in the field of literature.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 15,000, a shawl and a citation.
Manipur University of Culture Vice Chancellor Professor Gunindro Singh and Naharol Sahitya Premee Samiti president L Upendro Sharma attended the event as chief guest and president respectively.
As part of the World Poetry Day observance, books titled "Phajinkhraba Leiyeng" written by Romi Takhellambam and "Yellammu Nungshiba" written by Wanglembam Niranjana were released.
Kangjam Radhakumar chaired a poetry reading session.