Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 29 2009:
A book of poetry entitled Meetkap Thoklo (Wake up) written by Khamba Luwang, a permenent resident of Kangpokpi, was released this evening, just an hour before the curfew resumed, by noted literature critic, scholar and president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal, Prof Nongmaithem Tombi as the chief guest at a solemn function held at the office of Sanathong, a popular monthly family magazine, at Madhu Bhavan, Keishampat here.
Assistant Publicity Officer (Adm), A Balkrishna Sharma presided over the function.
Former General Secretary of Naharol Sahitya Premi Samiti, Imphal Ajit Kumar Thiyam spoke about the book.
General Secretary of Naharol Sahitya Premi, Yaima Haoba was the master of the ceremony.
Editor of Sanathong welcomed the gathering and also gave vote of thanks.
Prof N Tombi said, it is not easy to write poems but appreciated Khamba Luwang's efforts in writing poems while earning his livelihood as a businessman.