Nomita Khongbantabam feted
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 12 2012:
Recognising her endeavour towards promotion of arts and culture of different communities in the state through her writings in newspaper, journalist and columnist of Hueiyen Lanpao Nomita Khongbantabam was felicitated today by Manipuri Manoharsai Sabha at its office at Uripok Tourangbam Leikai.
Speaking on the occasion as Chief Guest, Fellowship awardee of Manipuri Manoharsai Sabha L Bidur said that people of the state should encourage and support the journalists who are working day and night to disseminate information and elighten the people.
Despite the unsettling law and order situation in the state, Nomita Khongbantabam has been reporting and writing news of the problems being faced by the people, particularly in the remote hill areas, without any fear and she deserves to be feted in recognising of her efforts towards promotion of art and culture through her writings.
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Mention may be made that Nomita Khongbantabam bagged four different awards in 2012 besides other awards and recognition which received in previous years.
In January, she recieved the Media Personality Award for National Integration for Feature Writing in Tribal and Minority Languages which was given by the Ministry of Culture, Human Resource Development.
She was also honoured with Nongpok Panthoibi Award 2011 by Panthoibi Cultural research Centre for Performing Arts, Imphal in February.
In April, she was awarded Iboyaima Fellowship Award-2012 by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council.
In the same month, she was awarded the Sana Konung Award 2012 by Sana Konung on the occasion of Meidingu Parihanba Inaat Kumhei.