Foundation Day held, award distributed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 08 2024:
Manipuri Literary Society, Imphal celebrated its 40th foundation day at the auditorium of DIPR here on Sunday.
As part of the celebration, the Ningthoujam Chaoba Singh and Yaima Devi Award - 2024 (Lifetime achievement in Manipuri Literature) was presented to Moirangthem Rajendra Singh.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 20,000, citation, memento and shawl.
The function was attended by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, Manipuri Advisory Board convenor Prof Rajen Toijamba as chief guest, Manipuri Literary Society Imphal president Naorem Lokeshwar as president and former Manipuri Advisory Board convenor Nongmaithem Kirankumar as guest of honour.