Arambam Memchoubi conferred Khamba Thoibi Literary Award, 2022
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 30 2022:
Arambam Ongbi Memchoubi Devi has been conferred with the prestigious Khamba Thoibi Literary Award, 2022 for her poetry book "Thamamba Ahing" .
The award was presented during a simple event held at Manipur Press Club today.
The noted writer was presented with the award which consists of a cash prize, citation, shawl and a "kajeng lei" (traditional headgear) during the function organised by Quad Writers, Moirang.
Dignitaries present at the event include Thongam Shanti Singh, MLA Moirang Assembly Constituency; Longjam Joychandra Singh, president, Manipur Sahitya Parishad Imphal; Thingbaijam Swarankumar, member, EZCC (Kolkata) Ministry of Culture and Ksh Subadani Devi, president, Leimarol Khorjeikol (LEIKOL) as the chief guest, functional and guest of honour respectively.
As a part of today's function, English translations of 'Langlen Thoibi' and 'Pidonnu' penned by NB Konjengba were also released.
Shanglakpam Achou Sharma and Moirangthem Nilabati Devi were honoured for their contribution in the production of 'Moirang Shayols' and certificates of appreciation were handed out to respected donors.
It is worth mentioning that Arambam Ongbi Memchoubi Devi is one of the eminent female writers of the State who have made immense contributions in the field of literature.