Jodhachandra, Tomba feted with literary award
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 15, 2012:
Noted writer, lyricist and columnist of Hueiyen Lanpao (English edition) Prof Jodhchandra Sanasam has been honoured with the prestigious Yendrembam Surlata Purashkar, 2012 of Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching for his novel 'Mathou Kanba DNA'.
The award was presented to Prof Jodhachandra at the occasion of 45th anniversary of the Samiti which was observed at the auditorium of Library and Informatin Centre, Kakching today.
On the occasion, another noted writer Salam Tomba was also presented with Yambem Mani Sahitya Mana, 2012 for his anthology of poems, 'Nangna Adum Chatkhi'.
Each of the awards carries Rs 10,000 in cash, a citation and a shawl.
'Yendrembam Surlata Puraskar' has been donated to Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching by Yendrembam Godhadhor in memory of his daughter while 'Yambem Mani Sahitya Mana' by Yambem Satya in remembrance of his late father.
Today's award presentation ceremony cum 45th anniversary observance of Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching was attended by Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal K Radhakumar as Chief Guest, President of the Samiti Yengkhom Dhananjoy and President of Eramdam Khorjei Apunba Lup, Hiyanglam Maibam Nabakishore as Presidium members and former President of Writers' Association, Kakching P Nimai as Guest of Honour.
In addition to presentation of'Yendrembam Surlata Puraskar' and 'Yambem Mani Sahitya Mana', Chandrasakhi Chumthang Sahitya Mana, 2012, which are given to the best poem and short story selected from among the poems and short stories published in Chumthang, a literary journal of Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching, were also handed over to Rafhu Leishangthem for his poem 'Ei Shibagi Sho Chabun' and Kshtrimayum Subadani for her short story 'Meisha Amasung Meichak'.
Donated by Chandrasakhi Laishram, these awards carry Rs 2000 in cash, citation and shawl.
Releasing the 55th issue (special) of Chumthang, 'Anouba Ayukki Thambal Leikada' (an anthology of poems written by Yengkhom Dhananjoy) and second part of 'Wakhal Nachom' ( a collection of essays) were the other highlights of the function.