IT News
Imphal, April 23:
Synchronizing with the Celebration of India’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Department of Library and Information Science and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) Cell, Manipur University organized a One Day Symposium on “Role of Book in National Development” on Saturday at 10:30 am at the premises of the Department as a part of Observance of ‘Khongjom Day’ and ‘World Book & Copyright Day’. The function was graced by Dr. O. Ranjit Singh, HoD, Ancient History and Archaeology, Manipur University as Chief Guest and Moderator of the Symposium which was presided over by Dr. Ch. Ibohal Singh, HoD, Library and Information Science and Nodal officer of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) Cell, MU.
On the occasion floral tributes were given by around forty participants of the function to the Photograph of Paona Brajabashi and observed 2 Minutes Silence as a mark of respect to the departed souls to our martyrs who laid down their lives in the AngloManipur War of 1891. Dr. H. Ajit Singh, faculty of the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, Manipur University spoke on the significance of observing Khongjom Day. Dr. Ch. Ibohal Singh also spoke on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and significance of the World Book & Copyright Day. In the said symposium a total of 12 students and research scholars of Manipur University participated actively.
The following three participants got positions: Gyanajeet Yumnam (First Position), Kungliangliu Marenmai (Second Position), Leishangbam Reena Devi (Third Position).
Moderator and Chief Guest of the function and Jury members of the symposium distributed certificates and gifts to the participants of the symposium. While giving his observation Dr. O. Ranjit Singh highlighted the importance of observing the Khongjom Day and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and the relevance of the theme of the symposium on the occasion of World Book & Copyright Day. The function was formally concluded with a vote thanks proposed by Dr. R.K. Sofia Devi, Faculty of the Department of Library and Information Science, Manipur University.
