Symposium on life and works of Nilbir Sharma Shastri held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 26 2018:
Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with Manipur Literary Society, Imphal organised a symposium on the life and works of Nilbir Sharma Shastri (Sahitya Akademi Awardee) at Manipur Hindi Parishad Hall, today.
During the event, floral tributes were paid to the photo of late Nilbir Sharma Shastri.
Convenor Manipuri Languages Advisory Boards Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, N Kirankumar spoke about the contribution made by late Nilbir Sharma Shastri in Manipuri Sahitya.
He stated that monograph of such writers should be written so that the young writers can study their works.
Sh Pralhad Sharma, president Manipur Literary Society, Imphal, said that a book titled "Khongjom Trithya" by Nilbir Sharma Shastri induces feelings of patriotism to the readers.
Officer-in-charge, Sahitya Akademi Eastern Region, MM Kumar Sahoo also attended the event as dais members.
The first, session of the symposium was chaired by Kangjam Ibohal Singh while S Vedeshwor Sharma, Ngangom Ekashini Devi and Saikhotn Ghanashyam Singh participated.
Sagolsem Lanchenba Meetei chaired the second session and Kshetrimayum Radhapyari Devi, Heikrujam Roybala Devi and Maya Nepram participated.