Thiyam Ibochouba National Award presented
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 25 2012:
The first Thiyam Ibochouba National Award has been conferred to RK Jitendrajit of Agartala (Tripura) at an award presentation ceremony held today at JN Manipur Dance Academy.
A native of Tripura State, with roots in Manipur, Jitendrajit was honoured with the award for his contribution towards development and promotion of Manipuri literature, art and culture.
The award carrying citation and Rs 10,000 cash was presented to him by social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai Devi.
Jitendrajit is said to have been contributing articles to newspapers along with publishing literary works in the form of journals.
Presentation of the bi-ennial award of Sahitya Thoupang Lup was also attended by Writers' forum president A Kumar Sharma and JNM Dance Academy vice chairman Prof N Tombi Singh as the functional president and guest of honour.