50th foundation day of MSP celebrated
Source: Chronicle News Service
Jiribam, February 12 2023:
The 50th foundation day of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad (MSP), Jiribam was celebrated at Jiri Ima Meira Paibi Apunba Lup (JIMPAL) conference hall on Sunday during which various awards were also presented.
The programme was attended by writer L Shrutikumar of Hojai, Assam as chief guest and MSP, Jiribam president Tha Panthoi as functional president, while Assam Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Central Executive Committee member Thangjam Birendro and writer Moirangthem Dev Singh of Jaribond, Assam were present as guests of honour.
As part of the event, a book titled 'Wakchinggi Nonglik' written by Joysankar Heisnam and MSP, Jiribam annual journal 'Jiri Leikol' were released.
To mark the observance, the Moirangthem Churamohon Ningsing Sahityagi Mana (award) was presented to writer Sarat Thokchom of Chingdong Leikai, Jiribam; 'Moirangthem Ongbi Madhumati Ningsing Sahityagi Mana' to writer Ngathem Hemabati Chanu and 'Thokchom Doyanidhi Ningsing Nata Sankritan Mana' to Kumabam Chingkhei, both from Ningthembam, Jiribam.
A poetry recitation session participated by many poets from Jiribam and Cachar, Assam was also held as part of the event.