Prof N Tombi selected for literary award
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 25 2024:
Naharol Sahitya Premi Samiti, Imphal has announced that its Writer of the Year - 2024 (Lifetime Achievement) Award would be presented to professor Nongmaithem Tombi in recognition of his contributions to Manipuri literature.
According to a statement of the Samiti, the decision was taken in a meeting of the executive committee held on June 22 while acknowledging Prof Tombi's years of dedication in the field.
So far, the award-win-ning writer has published 19 books which he edited and compiled.
Despite his advancing age, Prof Tombi is still active in the field of literature, the statement informed.
The award will be presented on the occasion of the 25th Writers' Day to be held at the Loktak Hall of Manipur Press Club on July 12.On that day, the organisation will also organise a symposium on Manipuri culture, which was postponed from June 2 due to the recent flood.