Prof N Tombi conferred Nameirakpam Chandeshwar Ningshing Sahitya award
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 22 2023:
Poknapham columnist and renowned writer Prof Nongmaithem Tombi has been conferred the Nameirakpam Chandeshwar (Kameshwar) Ningshing Sahitya Mana - 2023 for his book titled "Wahoudok Amasung Atei Wareng Khara" .
The award was presented on the occasion of celebrating the 29th foundation day of Writers' Club Manipur, Nambol held at Manipur Press Club on Sunday.
The award carried a cash prize of Rs 25000, a citation and a shawl.
The award has been donated by Patsoileima who is the wife of Nameirakpam Chandeshwar (Kameshwar) and her family members.
Two books titled "Loyalamgi Mapao" (a mytho-legendary story) and "Khongul" written by Dr Thingbaijam Nabakumar and Saratchandra Nongthomba respectively were also released during the function which was attended by MU Manipuri department retired professor Polem Nabachandra and Writers' Club Manipur, Nambol vice president Khaidem Tomba as chief guest and president respectively.
Ex-MLA N Loken, who is also the donof of the Nameirakpam Chandeshwar (Kameshwar) Ningshing Sahitya Mana, Was present at the function.