Writers' Day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 17 2016:
Naharol Sahitya Premi Samiti, Imphal organ-
ised Writers' Day cum awards presentation cum felicitation
programme at Dr Kamal Literary complex, Langthabal Kunja
Mayai Leikai today.
Writer of the year award (Lifetime Achievement) was con-
ferred on Chandrasekhar while Padma Devi award, 2015 was
presented to Angam Jatung Chiru.
Telem Ningol Atoiebema award 2016 was handed over to
Dr Khangembam Shamungou, Moirangthem Narendra Gold
Medal, 2016 to Laishram Birendrakumar.
Sahitya Akademi awardee Ksh Rajen, Sahitya Akademi
(translation) awardee Naorem Khagendra, Sahitya Akademi
Yuva Purashkar recipient Chongtham Dipu, best film critic
(Swarna Kamal) awardee Meghachandra Kongbam, Manipur
State Kala Akademi (Critical) awardee Longjam Joychandra,
Manipur State Kala Akademi (Translation) awardee Aribam
Kumar Sharma and Manipur State Kala Akademi (Creative)
awardee Naorem Bidyasagar were feted at the function.