MSP Tripura president no more
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, October 29 2023:
Manipur Sahitya Parishad Tripura president Ningthoukhongjam Dilip Kumar breathed his last at Agartala GB Hospital today at 10:05 am due to an illness.
He was 72 .
He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Altogether, the dedicated author has published 10 books, including poetry books.
His first short story book 'Takhel Ningthou Gi Sagol Taret' was released in May this year.
He was slated to release another book in December this year.
He served as the assistant secretary of Tripura Publishers' Guild for many years.
In 2008, the Dalit Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi conferred him with the prestigious Dr Ambedkar National Award.
Manipur Sahitya Parishad accorded with the Moirangthem Leihao Tembi Memorial Award and Thiyam Ibochoubi National Award among others.
Upon his passing, Manipuri Literary & Cultural Forum, Lamyanba, Marup (daily), Puthiba Welfare & Cultural Society have extended their condolences.