Birth anniversary of eminent poet Thangjam Ibopishak celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 12 2023:
The 75 birth anniversary celebration of eminent poet Thangjam Ibopishak was held today at his residence at Wangkhei Thangjam Leikai.
As a part of the birth anniversary celebration, his 11th poetry book titled 'Numit na Chingya Thanglakle' published by KC Mangang of KC Publications was released.
The event was attended by literary experts, writers and near and dear ones of the poet.
Editor of Santhong Manindra Konsam; Sahitya Akademi awardee Yumlembam Ibomcha and KC Mangang spoke during the occasion while research scholar of Manipur University Nando Ningombam presented a brief account of the new book.
It is worth mentioning that Thangjam Ibopishak has won many accolades for his work including National Sahitya Akademi Award in 1997 for his book 'Bhoot amasung Maikhum', Manipur State Award for Literature Award in 2009 and Kavya Bhushan Award by Manipur Sahitya Parishad Imphal in 2022 among others.