Foundation day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 15 2020:
Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipur, Kakching has observed its 53rd foundation day at its auditorium at Kakching Chumnangpat, today.
As part of the observance, Kunjakeshwor Mukshan was awarded 'Yambem Mani Shahitya Mana 2020' for his book 'Mukshan Kanglon' while 'Chingkhu Moirangleima Ningshing Kabirdas Mana-2020 was conferred to Koijam Shantibala for her poetry book 'Leironnung' .
The other awardees include Subram (Kshetri Chaoba Translation Award 2020) for 'Thabalgee Cheina' and Tahir Sajabam (Kshetri Nalinee Shahitya Mana 2020) for his poetry book 'Lakkani Amuk Hanna' .
The awards contain Rs 10,000, shawl and a citation.
Baby Shoraisam, Binita Oinam, Oinam Anand were also awarded Chandrashakhi Laishram Chumthang Sahitya Mana-2020', which carries a cash award of Rs 2,000, shawl and citation.
As part of the programme, 63rd edition of Chumthang, a journal of Sahitya Seva Samiti Kakching-Manipur and IJAM, a book written by P Kunjo.
The observance was attended by Kakching Assembly Constituency MLA Y Surchandra; president, Sahitya Seva Samiti Kakching-Manipur, Yengkhom Kengba; convenors, Manipuri Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi and Nongmaithem Kirankumar as the presidium members.