24th foundation day held
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, September 15 2017:
The 24th Foundation day of Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library was celebrated at the community hall of yairipok Bamon Leikai today .
Many eminent personalities who have received awards and recognition in the field of Sahitya/ literature were also received at the event .
The event was attended by Education and Labour Minister Th Radheshyam Singh as chief guest, Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library president Raghubir Thiyam as president and Sahitya Academy awardee Kshetri Bira, Sahitya Bhushan awardee and playwright N Kalimohon Singh and Thoubal College former principal N Gandhar Singh as guests of honour .
Speaking at the event, Radheshyam asserted that the present generation are deeply indulged into modern things and have even forgotten the mother language .
At times like this, the initiatives of writers and authors to revive the literature and culture of the State is appalling, he stated and urged them (the writers) to continue promoting the art of literature as it serves as an important role in keeping the State indigenous .
During the function, he released a journal and three books � 8 th Edition of Thambal (Journal); Ayekpa Lai (poetry) by Ibotombi Khumancha Durga Imagi Matik Mayai by Sh.
Nabachandra Sharma and Laishramg Sagei Yumdaron Puya by Khuman Shamu .
The function was attended by Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup Cum Library Yairipok Raghubir Singh, Sahitya Bhushan & Noted Playwright K.Kalimohan Singh Sahitya Akademi Awardee Kshetri Bira, retired Principal Thoubal College N.Gandhar singh, scholars and locals.