Writers Forum observes 28th foundation day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 03 2015:
The 28th foundation day of Writers Forum, Imphal was observed on Thursday at Hindi Parishad, Old Assembly Road where former office bearers of the forum were presented with gifts.
Forum president Lamabam Birmani and vice president Irungbam Basanta attended the function as president and vice president while BS Rajkumar was the speaker on the occasion.
The observance began by paying tribute to late Sapam Robinhood and presenting gifts to seven former presidents and 15 joint secretaries of the forum.
Later, three Meetei Mayek books, 'Meirik Ama, Meirik Ado, Meirik Adugidamak' by Salam Tomba, 'Banga Bandhugi Leibakta' by Thokchom Ibohanbi and 'Aroiba Meiri' translated by Laishram Somendro from Gurdial Singh's Punjabi novel 'Marhi Da Deeva' were formally released at the event.