Hemanta Kr to be awarded
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 25 2014:
Irawat Celebration Committee, Imphal is all set to celebrate the 118th Birth Anniversary of Lamyanba Hijam Irawat at Iboyaima Shumang Lila Shanglen at Palace Compound here on September 30 .
According to a release of the Committee, noted writer late N.Kunjamohon will be posthumously honoured with Hijam Irawat award, while Editor of Hueiyen Lanpao daily Hemantakumar Ningomba will be awarded the Thiyam Meghachandra Journalist Award.
On the occasion, Athokpam Ibomcha who was a skilled labour will be given the Hijam Achou Labour award.
Hijam Irawat Award, carrying a cash amount of Rs.20,000/- along with a citation and a shawl, is donated by Ex-Minister Pheiroijam Parijat, said the release, while adding that Thiyam Sarat Singh of Uripok donates the Thiyam Meghachandra Journalist Award which includes a cash amount of Rs.10,000/- along with shawl and citation.
Hijam Noren from Thoubal donates the Hijam Achou Labour award, which carries Rs.5000/- cash, a shawl and citation.