Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 23 2010:
Sub-editor of Hueiyen Lanpao, Manipuri edition, Imojit Ningomba has been conferred Thokchom Jogendra Memorial Gold Medal today in a function held in connection with the observation of 115th anniversary of Kabi Khwairakpam Chaoba organised by the Naharol Sahitya Premi Samiti at JN Dance Academy, Imphal.
Imojit was among the five persons who conferred awards instituted by the samiti to the young writers below 35 years of age on the occasion.
Others were Chingkheinganba Thangjam (Talem Indubala Award), Babhani Adhikari (Padma Devi Award), Ngathem ningol Kongbam ongbi Ibeyaima (Talem ningol Atoibema Award) and Dr Ng Akadashini (Moirangthem Narendra gold Medal).
The award to the sub-editor was conferred recognizing his work on his poetry book "Punshigi Loinaidraba Eshei".
It was handed over by litterateur, Naorem Kalimohon to the awardee.
People gathering that the observance function offered floral tribute to the portrait of the Kabi Khwairakpam Chaoba before the formal function kicked off.
A poetry written by Nana Meetei "Loktak Mapanda" was also recited.
As part of the programme, Dr M Priyobarta discussed on the sahitya academy award winning poetry book "Idu Ningthou" written by Arambam ongbi Memchoubi.
The programme was presided over by Longjam Joychandra.