National symposium organised
Source: The Sangai Express

Guwahati, October 18 2026: A one-day National symposium on 'Oral Traditions of Manipuri, Naga & Tribal Culture: Documentation, Preservation and Promotion' was held today at Palaash Bon-Coffee Country, Gorchuk, Guwahati, Assam.

The symposium was organised by the Directorate of Regional Indian Languages and Research (DRILR), Manipur International University (MIU), Imphal, in collaboration with the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur and Manipuri Leimalup, Eastern Guwahati, Assam, said a press release by DRILR, MIU .

The symposium commenced with a welcome and keynote address by Professor Dr Thokchom Chandramani Singh, Coordinator, DRILR, Manipur International University.

The event was graced by Hybrid Professor Dr Chanam Manglem Singh, Managing Director, Imphal Hospital & Research Centre, as the chief guest while Potsangbam Sivadutta Singh, Senior Scientific Officer, Directorate of Art & Culture, Govt of Manipur; Dr Tara Manchi Hangzo, former Acting Chairperson, Manipur State Scheduled Tribe Commission, Govt of Manipur and Subedar Manindra Th, retired Indian Army attended as the guests of honour.

The programme was presided over by Ng Bijoya Keisam, president, Manipuri Leimalup, with Lt Col Keisam Tejomani, Professor of Practice (Honorary), as plenary speaker.

Scholars, researchers, students, and community elders participated in the symposium, which focused on the urgent need for documentation, preservation and promotion of the oral traditions of Manipuri, Naga and other tribal communities of Northeast India.

The programme included felicitation of guests and speakers.

All participants appreciated the initiative of DRILR, Manipur International University in bringing together diverse cultural voices on a single platform in Assam, added the release.

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