Dr Lenin, Dr Uthan to be honoured
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 22 2020:
Irabot Celebration Committee (ICC) has notified that Dr RK Lenin, will be honoured with this year's Late Nongthombam Iboton Teacher Award as a mark of respect for his contributions towards relieving psychological and mental issues.
Dr Lenin also played an immense role in calming people's mind in the stressful COVID-19 outbreak period by raising awareness on measures to be taken up in combating the disease, said ICC in a press statement.
ICC also said that Dr Th Uthan will be conferred Laishram Ramsingh Memorial Award for his role in the fight against COVID-19 .
His selfless act and diligence shown as a doctor has earned him many accolades and he deserves the award, it said.
ICC further asserted that aged carpenter Leitanthem Tomchou will be presented the Hijam Achou Singh Memorial Shinmi Award in recognition of his ceaseless work in the field of carpentry and construction works.
The awards will be conferred on these personalities on the eve of Irabot Day Celebration to be organised on September 30 at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen (from 1pm onwards), the statement added.