Hindi week
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 20 2011:
The closing function of the Hindi Week, 2011 observance was held at the hall of Manipur Hindi Parishad, Assembly Road here today.
MLA of Sagolband A/C Dr Khwairakpam Loken Singh and president of Manipur Hindi Parishad Anoubam Binodchandra Sharma attended the function as chief guest and functional president respectively.
At the occasion, Hindi scholar Waikhom Ibotombi Singh was honoured with Hindi Sebi Samman, 2011 .
Earlier, presenting the annual report, Pradhan Sachib of Manipur Hindi Paridhad Dr Sagolsem Lanchenba Meetei explained that Hindi week is being observed every year starting from September 14 to commemorate recognition of Hindi as the official language.
It was on this day in 1949 that Hindi was given the recognition of official language, he said.