Nilachandra literature award distributed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, January 03 2023:
Along with celebration of the 30th foundation day of 'Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library', the Usham Nilachandra Ningsing Khorirol (literature) Award-2022 was distributed during a function held at Yairipok Bishnunaha badminton hall on Tuesday.
The foundation function was attended by Wangkhem MLA Keisham Meghachandra, Thambalnu Sahitya Marup vice president Rajendra Mutum, poet Raghubir Thiyam and Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi Manipuri language advisory board convenor Nongmaithem Kirankumar as presidium members.
The award Usham Nilachandra memorial award-2022 was presented to poet Rajeshwori Yengkhom for her poetry book titled 'Ningtambagi Machu' .
The award is donated by Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library general secretary Niranjan Usham, who is also a lyricist, in memory of his father.
The award includes Rs 10,000 in cash, memento and stole.