MM versions of "Thambal", "Aroiba Paodam" released
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 09 2022:
The Meetei Mayek version of renowned poet H Anganghal's book, 'Thambal' was released by Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker Y Khemchand's wife Joybala as chief guest in a function held at Singjamei New Age Club Community hall, Singjamei Thongam Leikai on Sunday.
The book has been transliterated from Bengali script into Meetei Mayek by Tayenjam (o) W Satyabati Devi Presided over by Manipur University English Department Prof Dr Th Ratankumar Singh, the book releasing function was attended by All India Medical Association, Manipur president Dr Shyamkumar Laishram as guest of honour; while IMC ex-mayor L Lokeshor Singh and ex-vice chairperson G Gunabati Devi were present as special guests.
In another function held at Manipur Press Club here on Sunday, the Meetei Mayek edition of Hijam Guno's book, titled 'Aroiba Paodam' was released in a function organised bv Hijam Guno Foundation (HGF) .
The book has been transliterated from Bengali script to Meetei Mayek script by HGF managing trustee and Hijam Guno's son Hijam Dinesh.
Social scientist Dr Dhanabir Laishram, senior actor and AIR Grade-A artiste Giirumayum Priyogopal Sharma and Patriotic Writers' Forum secretary Rakesh Naorem attended the function as presidium members.
Ideal Girls' College, Akampat assistant professor Dr K Ruhinikumar shared his thoughts on the book.