W Niranjan conferred Literary Award-2022
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 25 2023:
Patriotic Writers' Forum presented the Arambam Ibungohal and Binodkumari Literary Award-2022 to Wanglembam Niranjan of Kongba Uchekkon, in a function held at Manipur Press Club, here, on Saturday.
The award includes cash prize of Rs 5000, citation and honorary shawl.
The function was attended by Art & Culture director Lourembam Kishorjit as chief guest and Forum president N Khamba Luwang as president, while Awang Sekmai Scheduled Caste Development Committee secretary Kh Ishwarchandra and ECJCC Kolkata member Th Swarankumar were present as guests of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, L Kishorjit lauded the literary talent of Wanglembam Niranjan and wished for him to continue showcasing his literary prowess in the future.
The director then remarked that although the Covid-19 pandemic seems to have dampened the spirit of writers in the state, it also show the emergence of many artists who showcase their feelings and thoughts, as was witnessed in an exhibition held during the pandemic.
Thus, he hoped that the youth will continue to expand their artistic and literary talent, thereby helping to enrich the art and culture of the state.
As part of the function, a book titled Super Fine' penned by Toijam Bhogen was released by the dignitaries.