Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 05, 2009:
On the occasion of Teachers' Day, the Association of Premier State College Seniors (APSCS) has announced that it would be honouring seven different personalities for their distinct academic records and achievements in the field of Science, Humanities, Arts and Culture and teaching occupation on the association's foundation day function to be held on February 13, 2010. The selected personalities are Dr Haobam Devendra of Pishum Chingamathak, the first PhD degree holder in Science, Dr Haorokcham Kunj Bihari of Thangmeiband Thau Leirak, the 1st PhD degree in Humanity, Khuraijam Dhiren of Kongba Bazar for his contribution towards development of agriculture in the state, Yendrembam Ibetombi of Loklaobung Moirangkhom, first lady MA degree holder, Dr Heikrujam Nabakishore of Sagolband Meino Leirak, Asem Raghumani of Keishamthong Hodam Leirak and noted filmmaker Aribam Syam of Thangmeiband.
Conveying Teachers' Day message, the association, in a press release issued by its general secretary Dr AK Chishti said, "the significance of observing the day, as we think is giving due acknowledgement to the teachers of all categories for all what the world is and for all what we are today".