Awards presentation marks anniversary celebration
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 22 2012:
Presentation of awards to numerous individuals for their contribution and achievement in diverse fields marked the silver jubilee celebration of Panthoibi Cultural Research Centre for Performing Arts held today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound.
While titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba graced the occasion as the chief guest, Director (Art & Culture) Dr K Sobita Devi, Functional Manager (Handicrafts) of Directorate of Commerce and Industries S Birendra Singh and Padmashree Dr Lai Nabakishore were some of the dignitaries who also attended the event.
Notable award winners included social worker Thounaojam Iboyaima and Manipuri Thang Ta exponent Leitanthem Heramot jointly bagging the Hidam Bidur Memorial Nongpok Ningthou gold medal award as film artiste Longjam (O) Lalitabi Devi was conferred with the Nongpok Ningthou Presto Film.
Body builder Nepram Kishan Singh was honoured with the Nongpok Ningthou Presto Sports Distinguished award.
Each of the awards carried a shawl, citation and memento.
In all 37 males and 25 females were also honoured on the occasion for their achievement in their respective field of profession and contribution to the society.