Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, Aug 21:
Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Manipur celebrated its 15th Language Day as Bhasha Diwas yesterday during a function held at the Rotary Club auditorium at Mantripukhri.
Noted Manipuri writer Padmashree MK Binodini Devi and Nepali Sahitya Parishad president Prof Durga Sharma graced the function as chief guest and president respectively.
MLA of Wangkhei A/C Y Erabot Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Imphal East KK Chhetry and Sahitya Akademi awardee from Tejpur, Assam Chhabilal Upadhaya were also present at the occasion as guests of honour.
The chief guest released the 5th edition of Netee, Parishad's mouthpiece during the function wherein many renowned poets and poetesses of Nepali and Manipuri read out their poems.
A cultural programme was also performed to mark the occasion.