YTSMCL celebrates 29th Foundation Day, books released
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 03 2022:
Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup Cum Library (YTSMCL), Yairipok on Monday celebrated its 29th Foundation Day at Yairipok Laimanai Multipurpose Community Hall.
It was attended by Wangkhem Assembly Constituency MLA, Keisham Meghachandra; YTSMCL president, Maibam Ibotombi Khuman; YTSMCL founder & chief advisor, Raghubir Thiyam; Sahitya Academy New Delhi, Manipuri Language Advisory Board convenor, Nongmaithem Kirankumar; Angtha Gram Panchayat pradhan, Thiyam Manihal and Dhanamanjuri University, Manipuri Department faculty, Dr Saratchandra Long-zomba as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Keisham Meghachandra elaborated the roles played by literature in shaping the society.
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He also lauded the Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library for its contribution towards the people of Yairipok and urged the club to carry on with its endeavors for the welfare of the society.
As part of the programme, YTSCML also felicitated Yuva Puraskar 2020 awardee Rameshwar Sharungbam of Yairipok Bishnunaha.
Three books including "Tumba Yadraba Ahingee Seireng" by Premi Yairirpok; "Dr Romeshkumar Thiyamgee Punsi Wari" by Raghubir Thiyam; and "Hakshelgee Wareng Lairik" by Abhiram Sharungbam were also released on the occasion.
Meanwhile, the "Dr Romeshkumar Thiyam Ningshing Khorirol Maana, 2021" was awarded to Salam Tomba of Toubul, Bishnupur district for his book "Lai Amasung Laiyekpa" .
The "Dr Romeshkumar Thiyam Ningshing Khorirol Maana, 2021" was sponsored by Raghubir Thiyam in memory of his son Late Dr Romeshkumar Thiyam.
Later, the participants paid floral tribute to a portrait of Late Dr Romeshkumar Thiyam.