Writer Tomba, balladeer Meena listed for awards
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 18 2023:
Writer Salam Tomba and Khongjom Parva balladeer Laishram Meena Devi will be conferred the 'Ningthoujam Ningthemjao Ningshing Mana' (Translation) and 'Wangoo Khongnang Ningshing Khongjom Parva Mana' respectively by Loktak Khorjei Lup.
In a release, Loktak Khorjei Lup secretary Khwairakpam Sanayaima informed that the 'Ningthoujam Ningthemjao Ningshing Mana' is presented by the Lup biennially to translators for their translation works and 'Wangoo Khongnang Ningshing Khongjom Parva Mana' to those who promote the performing art form.
Writer, translator and critic S Tomba will be honoured with the Ningthemjao award for his book 'A Bowstring Winter' and 'Wangoo Khongnang Mana' to L Meena Devi for her work in promotion of Khongjom Parva.
The awards distribution ceremony will be held on the occasion of 9th foundation day of Loktak Khorjei Lup on January 7, he added.