Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 26 2009:
AUTHOR OF 'Nupee Amasung Mamising' Seityabati Ningombam has been conferred the Thongam Udhap Memorial Sahitya Award for this year by the Nongchup Haram Khorjei Lup (NOHAKHOL) today in connection with the 19th Foundation anniversary of NOHAKHOL.
A function to commemorate the 19th anniversary foundation day of NAHAKHOL was held today at Unik Khong bazar Community Hall, Patsoi.
The function was graced by the Director of JNM Dance Academy, Dilip Mayengbam as the Chief Guest while the programme was presided over by NOHAKHOL president Kesho Luwang.
The chief guest released 'Echel 2009', the publication of Nohakhol while it also witnessed the presentation of the 4th Thongam Udhop Memorial Award to litterateur Seityabati Ningombam.
The award carries Rs 5000, memento, citation and a shawl.
Dilip Mayenbam, while speaking on the occasion dwelt on the importance of literature and its development in Manipur society.
He also preached for equal development of the hill and the valley people in literary field.
The Award winner, Seityabati, born on October 19, 1960 to N Chaoba of Thoubal Achouba, begins writing poems when she was in the Seven standards.
She is now employed as Supervisor in the Social Welfare Department.