KLAM celebrates 22nd foundation day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 09 2024:
Kangleipak Loinasillon Apunba Marup (KLAM) celebrated its 22nd foundation day along with award presentation and felicitation function at Manipur Press Club, here, on Friday.
The Haobam (Haoba) Sanajaoba Ningshing Loinasillon Mana (award) was presented to Meinam Bhorot for his book 'Mami Sengkhidraba Nungshiba', Yumnam Ibobi memorial award to Thokchong ningol Khundongbam ongbi Gunamani Leima for her book 'Eegi Leiyi'; Sagolsem Taruni award to Kshetrimayum Subadani for her book 'Asengba Iral', KLAM award to Takhellambam Dwijo for his book 'Khongulgee Mami', and Thiyam Inaomacha Loinasillon Thougal award to sculptor Chabungbam Ibotombi Khuman, on the occasion.
Speaking as chief guest of the event, Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board secretary Maisnam Shivadutta Luwang commended the initiative of KLAM to honour literary works in Manipuri language without foreign words.
He said that every person, who loves the language should support and promote such initiatives and also highlighted the contribution of writers in a society.
Shivadutta further spoke on the impact on the resources and heritage of the state and called for public coordination to those, who are working towards conserving and promoting tangible as well as intangible assets of the society.
KLAM vice-president Haobam Chitra presided over the function while retired DI of School Yengkhom Indira attended as guest of honour.