Cultural Forum's biennial awards
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 07 2012:
The recipients of biennial awards given by Cultural Forum, Manipur in the field of art, culture and literature have been announced.
In a statement, General Secretary of the Forum Kshetri Rajen informed that Thoibi Award, 2011 would be given to Elangbam Sonamani of Moirangkhom Loklaobung, Imphal.
The award carries cash reward of Rs 10,000, a shawl and a citation.
Dineshwori Sahitya Mana, 2012 would be given to Dr Jodhachandra Sanasam of Lalambung Takhellambam Leikai for his novel "Mathou Kanba DNA'.
The award also carries a cash reward of Rs 10,000, a shawl and a citation.
The Huirem Amuba Amasung Yaimabi Award, 2012 (Lifetime Achievement in Manipuri culture), which also carries cash reward of Rs 10,000, a citation and shawl, would be given to Brahmacharimayum Amusana Sharma of Khongman, Imphal.
The awards would be presented to the recipients on the occasion of foundation day celebration of the Forum on May 15, 2012 .