Book released at Kpi DHQs
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, October 25 2018:
2nd edition of a book titled "Entebbe mun a huhdohna le thusim kidang phabep" which means Rescue at Entebbe and some marvel stories was released here today at Kangpokpi Town Committee office.
The book was written in Thadou-Kuki dialect by retired District Education Officer, Upa Haojakam Chongloi, a resident of Kangpokpi DHQs.
The book was published by Jingvalpa Publication Inc, Kangpokpi DHQs.
Rev K Hangshing, Chairman, Kangpokpi Town Churches Fellowship attended as releasing and dedicating Minister.
Members of Kangpokpi Town Committee, Pensioners' Welfare Association, Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District and various other CSOs leaders also attended the event.
According to the author, Rescue at Entebbe Airport was a rescue operation conducted by the Israelis Defence Force where they rescued its people held captive by the Palestine terrorists in a hijacked plane at Entebbe Airport in Uganda.
The second edition also has several marvel stories which readers would find amusing.
He said that the first edition of book was published in 1886 with 1,000 copies.
He expressed heartiest gratitude to the publisher and everyone associated with the book.