SHAL celebrates foundation day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 23 2022:
Sheirengbasingee Apunba Lup (SHAL) celebrated its foundation day along with the 12th Sheirengbasingee Numit at GM Hall, here on Tuesday.
During the celebration, SHAL presented Lyricist of the Year (Lifetime Achievement Award) to Laishram Nabachandra and Ngairangbam Munindro; Singer of the Year (Lifetime Achievement Award) to 'Lalambung' Imo; and Music Composer of the Year (Lifetime Achievement Award) to Ghaneshwar Chingakham.
The awards carry cash, citation, memento and stole.
Speaking as the chief guest, social welfare minister Heikham Dingo called for preserving the old and artistic values while adapting to the new trend of art and literature.
He also spoke on how literature and art act as a mirror of the society and stressed the need for promoting art and literature.
SHAL president Dr Sagolsem Ibungochouba presided over the event while AIR programme head A Gitchandra, health services senior medical officer Dr Naorem Rameshwar, social worker Konjengbam Dilip and social worker Soraisam Ratan attended as guests of honour.
The 13th edition of Sheitharol edited by Do-neshwar Korisam and 'Poinu Loubuk Uraga' a book written by Shanglakpam Achou Sharma were also released on the occasion.