KYMT to host 118th birth anniversary of Ksh Yaima on Jan 14
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 09 2024:
Kshetrimayum Yaima Memorial Trust (KYMT), Kwakeithel Moirangpurel Leikai, Imphal is gearing up to organise the 118th birth anniversary of noted educationist Kshetrimayum Yaima at the auditorium of JN Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal on January 14 at 1 pm.
As per a statement issued by Rakesh Naorem, secretary, KYMT, the Trust will confer the first Kshetrimayum Yaima & Thambal Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 to renowned writer Dr Chongtham Jamini Devi on the occasion.
The award comes with a cash prize of Rs 20,000, a shawl, citation and a memento.
KYMT chairperson Kshetrimayum Subadani has sponsored this brand new award.
The award distribution will be accompanied by the release of L Memo's book "Padma Turelgi Hihonba" (adapted from English) as well as distribution of cash prizes and simple gifts to ten notable personalities who have made significant contributions in the field of Manipuri language and literature.
The 118th birth anniversary observance ceremony will be graced by Khumukcham Joykisan Singh, MLA Thangmeiband Assembly Constituency as the chief guest; Thangjam Arunkumar Singh, MLA Wangkhem Assembly Constituency as the guest of honour and P Bilash Singh, Director, JNMDA as the functional president.