Shyam Sharma conferred Lifetime Achievement award
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 30 2011:
Padmashree Aribam Shyam Sharma has been conferred Lifetime Achievement Award by the Apunba Manipuri Matam Ishei Kanba Lup (AMMIK) consisting Rs 10,000 and a citation while singer Martin Ngangom was awarded the Best of AMMIK Award 2011 as the musical organization celebrated the Manipuri Matam Ishei Numit today at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy Hall, Imphal.
Commissioner Arts and Culture RK Nimai and president, AMMIK Professor Jodhchandra graced the function as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Former General Secretary, AMMIK Dr Hamom Naba also attended as guest of honour.
Paying floral tributes to the photos of deceased singers of the state marked the celebration.
A journal titled Ishei was also released by the Chief Guest as part of the function.