Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 15, 2010:
The Manipuri Sahitya Parishad and the Naharol Sahitya Premee Samiti have condoled the death of renowned writer Hijam Guno.
A condolence meeting of the MSP was held at its office at Paona bazar with Prof Nongmaithem Tombi in the chair.
Those present at the meeting stood in silence for two minutes to express condolence and pray to God for the departed soul to rest in peace.
The sudden demise of Hijam Guno has left an immense vaccum in Manipuri literature that can not be filled once again.
He was general secretary of MSP in 1971-72 and president in 1991-92.The Parishad had awarded him Sahitya Ratna-2010 title.
The award would be presented during the 75th year platinum jubilee celebration of the Parishad.
The Naharol Sahitya Premee Samiti also held a condolence meeting today and stood in silence for two minutes to honour the departed soul.
Hijam Guno was president of the Samiti in 1988-90.