Foundation day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 08 2016:
Manipuri Sahitya Pacharak Sabha celebrated its 39th founda-
tion day at Progressive English School, Lamding hall today,
our correspondent reports.
The celebration was graced by Manipuri Sahitya
Pacharak Sabha president Tongbram Babulal Singh, retired
Principal L Sanoi College, Nambol, Naorem Gandhar and
Manipur Sahitya Parishad, Thoubal president Moirangthem
Rajendra Singh as chief guest, president and guest of
honour respectively.
Manipuri Sahitya Pacharak Sabha, Wangjing's yearly
journal Ethil and A Birbabu's book titled "Sloka Mala"
were released by the presidium members during the cel-
ebration.
The Sabha's annual Sahitya Award was also handed out
at the celebration today.
Lai Haraobagi Kanglong II, a folklore compiled and
produced by Umang Lai Kanba Lup (UKAL) received the
S Kumar Ningshing Sahitya Award 2016. The award
comprises a cash reward of Rs 10,000, a citation and a
stole.
Gouro Thongamcha and N Modhu Singh bagged the
Ibotombi Sahitya Sevak Award 2016 for their dedication in
the field of literature.
The recipient of 2015 N Amuyaima Singh Pandit
Achouba Ningshing Award by Writer Association,
Kakching Tonjao Meidingu was also honoured with a ci-
tation and a stole at the celebration.