Seven selected for literary awards
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 06 2024:
Naharol Sahitya Premee Samiti, Imphal has announced names of awardees for the year 2024 recognising their roles in the advancement of Manipuri literature and culture.
In a release, the Samiti informed that the awardees finalised in an executive meeting on Thursday.
The Telem Ningol Atoibemma Award will be conferred for folktale book 'Heloigi Wasak' penned by Ningthoujam Bishwarjit; Tayengjam Jayenta Poetry Award for 'Ei Leitre' by Devdas Mairenbam; Moirangthem Narendra Sanagi Medal for historical biography 'Sana Konung Amasoong Ngangbi Maharani' by Kunjalal Yendrembam; Sanasam Ongbi Moirangthem Maipakpi Sahitya Mana for novel 'Thabal Epom Hourakngei' written by Moirangthem Priyabarta Singh and Padma Devi Mana awarded for book 'Lan Amasoong Lanmi' translated by Nepali writer Durga Sharma.
The awards comprising cash, stole, citation and medal will be presented during Kavi Kartan organised by the Samiti on December 31, the release added.
Meanwhile, Manipuri Literary Society has informed that the Ningthoujam Chaoba Singh and Yaima Devi Award, 2024 (Lifetime Achievement in Manipuri Literature) will be awarded to Moirangthem Rajendra Singh of Tentha.
The award ceremony will be held during the 40th foundation day celebration of Manipuri Literary Society on December 8 at DIPR auditorium.