Sahitya Seva Samiti celebrates 56th foundation day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, January 15 2023:
The 56th foundation day of Sahitya Seva Samiti Kakching was celebrated at the auditorium of Library and Information Centre located at Kakching Phoushupat Leikai on Sunday.
The function marked by presentation of various awards was attended by Dhanaman juri University vice chancellor Nongmaithem Rajmuhon; Samiti president Kshetri Bira and Manipuri Literary Society president Nongmaithem Kiran Kumar as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
On the occasion, "Yambem Mani Sahitya Mana 2022" was handed over to Mayanglambam Yaima (Tayama) of Kakching Khunyai Leikai for his book "Manglanshida"; "Yendrembam Surlata Puraskar 2022" to Cha Khommei (Chandam Khommei) for his novel "ShajigeeLeibakta"; Kshetrimayum Chaoba Translation Award 2022 to Tenshubam Kunjeshwar for his Manipuri translation of the book "Shrikanta"; "Chingkhu Moirangleima Kabirdas Mana 2022" to Mei Bhagat (Meisnam Bhagat) of Guwahati, Assam for his book of poems "Apaiba Tanggoi"; while "Kshetri ongbi Nalini Devi Ningshing Mana 2022" was handed over to Khoisnam ongbi Birola of Nalgaria, Agartala for her poetry compendium "Ima Da Iba Chithi" .
The awards carry cash prize of Rs 10,000 each along with a shawl.
During the second session of the celebration which was presided over by Yumlembam Ibomcha, a poetry recitation was held.