9 writers honoured with annual MLS awards
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 13 2024:
Manipuri Literary Society (MLS) presented its annual awards to nine writers of the state during a solemn award presentation ceremony held at Rupmahal Theatre, BT Road, here, on Saturday.
Among the recipients of the awards was Nahakpam Aruna of Ningthem Pukhri Mamang Ayangpalli, honoured with the Seram Mukta Mana-2023 of the society.
Other award recipients included
Shamurailatpam Shantibala of Khongman Mangjil (Khuraijam Prafullo-Sanathoi Sheireng Mana-2023),
Waikhom Chaibotombi Mangang of Thangmeiband Lourungpurel Leikai (Koijam Kullachandra and Sanayaima Devi novel award-2023),
Dr Nepram Maya of Sagolband Nepra Menjor Leikai (Maibam Kebol & Surjamukhi Ningshing Warimacha Mana-2023),
Rajkumari Sunk Kaushal of Singjamei Mathak Chongtham Leikai (Loitongbam Basant Singh Ningshing Translation Mana-2023),
Irungbam Basanta of Wangkhei Khunou (Sanasam Tomal Ningshing Sahitya Mana-2023),
Thoudam Shyamkanhai (Angom Ningthou and Angourei Sahitya Mana-2023),
Professor Polem Nabachandra of Sagolband Thangjam Leirak (Ningthoujam Chaoba & Yaimabi Devi award-2023-lifetime achievement in Manipuri literature) and
Kshetrimyum Subadani of Kwakeithel Akham Leikai (Kshetrimyum Ningol Moirangthem Ongbi Ibetombi Sahitya Mana-2023) .
All the awards carry cash, shawl and citation.
Commissioner (art & culture) M Joy, Manipuri Literary Society president N Kirankumar and director (IPR) Dr Th Charanjit attended the awards presentation ceremony as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.