Dr Ibohanbi selected for Akademi award
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 14 2022:
Renowned writer Dr Thokchom Ibohanbi has been selected for Sahitya Akademi Award 2021 for his book 'Manipurida Punsi Warigee Sahitya' a critical analysis of biographical literature.
Dr Ibohanbi was born on April 5, 1951 at Singjamei Mathak Chongtham Leikai.
He used to serve as an associate professor at Maftipuri department in DM College of Arts and faculty member of Thoubal College.
He held the post of general secretary of Naharol Sahitya Premi Samiti Imphal and also remained as member of Sahitya Akademi Manipur's advisory board.
Some of his books worth mentioning are 'Anganba Matamgi Manipuri Sahityada Imagery', 'Bangabandhugi Leibakta', 'Sagol Gari Thouba Gulamdin', among others.